Is this a good light for 5 plants?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/600-WATT-BALLAST-600W-HYDRO-GROW-LIGHT-KIT-600-00-HPS-/120586775609?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c13882c39

For 5 plants?

Sure would be. But look at that sellers feedback. I would be leary bout ordering anything for them.

howhighru said:

Sure would be. But look at that sellers feedback. I would be leary bout ordering anything for them.

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98.3% will make you leary to order from them?

dude jump on that i paid 189.00 plus 40 bucks for shipping for a 400 watter hps mh

They have 3 negative feedback out of 180, and neither of the 3 said anything about not getting what they ordered, they were just upset on the "quality" of the product, and I think most of them were paintball guns

kinda weird though.. aren't there only a few companies that make 600watt metal halide bulbs and all cost $100+ ?

should ask them what brand bulb & ballast it is... and let us know.. I'm kinda curious why it's so cheap

Hmmm.... So do you suggest I get a 1000W if 600W MH bulbs are rare/expensive?

I'm looking at this.. http://www.illumalights.com/1000W-Digital-Systems/DIGITAL-AIR-COOL-TUBE-GROW-LIGHT-1000-WATT-HPS+MH-1000W.html

anomolies said:

kinda weird though.. aren't there only a few companies that make 600watt metal halide bulbs and all cost $100+ ?

should ask them what brand bulb & ballast it is... and let us know.. I'm kinda curious why it's so cheap

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I'll send him a message and let you know if he gets back to me

anomolies said:

kinda weird though.. aren't there only a few companies that make 600watt metal halide bulbs and all cost $100+ ?

should ask them what brand bulb & ballast it is... and let us know.. I'm kinda curious why it's so cheap

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Same guy has a 1000 watter http://cgi.ebay.ca/1000-WATT-BALLAST-1000W-HYDRO-GROW-LIGHT-KIT-700-SET-/120586791826?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c13886b92

no, i'm just wondering what is the actual value/quality of the items you're getting because I've never seen a 600w MH bulb under $100, yet he's offering 2 bulbs, a ballast, and a hood for $180... crazy deal

1000 watt is very hot but sure go for it if you have a way of dealing with the heat.

anomolies said:

no, i'm just wondering what is the actual value/quality of the items you're getting because I've never seen a 600w MH bulb under $100, yet he's offering 2 bulbs, a ballast, and a hood for $180... crazy deal

1000 watt is very hot but sure go for it if you have a way of dealing with the heat.

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Ahhhh, here's one for $40 + Shipping . http://cgi.ebay.ca/GROWLUSH-600W-MH-RETRO-TUBULAR-LAMP-HYDROPONICS-BULB-/250668322159?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5cff0d6f

here, I found why they are so cheap:
(google search: "anyone use grow lush"

http://www.icmag.com/ic/archive/index.php/t-151636.html

The ballast is probably a grow lush too... has a high percentage of defective items.

I would look into what bulbs are going to run you. Though you can get these in many different wattages, the standards are 250w, 400w, and 1000w. Those are going to give you a broad choice of bulbs and replacement parts. Looks like a horizontal mogul, but you might also want to verify the base style. That can also limit your options as far as bulbs.