Need help choosing lighting! Good 150 watt systems?

ksefan36

ksefan36

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also, ill be growing max two plants.
and i wont have to change the bulb the system for vegging because its full spectrum, right??
 
Purpsdro420

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In my honest opinion, a 150 watt may be all you need right now but in the future that may change. I know it did for me and a lot of ppl. I would go with this digital dimmable 400 watt if budget will allow. You could use it at half power because it's dimmable. So it would be 200 watts and if and when you decide you want more you can just flip a switch and you good to go. Also this lot comes with everything you need. Both bulbs, a cooltube ( which you could air cool for better temp control), the ballast( which is a better ballast and it's not connected to the hood, and runs both bulbs) , a timer, and a pair of ratchet hangers. Here's the link for it. I have like 7 kits from them and they have been going strong for over 2 years. I only have 1 400 watt but it's been going on 24/0 for over a year. Still runs just like the day I bought it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YXDHX6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1383950404&sr=8-3&pi=SY200

check it out. I think it would be a better fit than the other for pretty much everyone.
 
Purpsdro420

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Plus I noticed that the sun system light has $23 in shipping also. The Apollo is only $7. One more thing if you do go with the sun system , if you put it in a small place like a closet , it will get hotter because the ballast is connected to the hood and it can't be air cooled
 
fir3dragon

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Purpsdro420 said:
In my honest opinion, a 150 watt may be all you need right now but in the future that may change. I know it did for me and a lot of ppl. I would go with this digital dimmable 400 watt if budget will allow. You could use it at half power because it's dimmable. So it would be 200 watts and if and when you decide you want more you can just flip a switch and you good to go. Also this lot comes with everything you need. Both bulbs, a cooltube ( which you could air cool for better temp control), the ballast( which is a better ballast and it's not connected to the hood, and runs both bulbs) , a timer, and a pair of ratchet hangers. Here's the link for it. I have like 7 kits from them and they have been going strong for over 2 years. I only have 1 400 watt but it's been going on 24/0 for over a year. Still runs just like the day I bought it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YXDHX6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1383950404&sr=8-3&pi=SY200

check it out. I think it would be a better fit than the other for pretty much everyone.
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I agree with this guy. I went from a bunch of cfls to a 150w hps and then quickly to a 400w hps from there. I wish I would have just went with the 400w and saved my 150 I spent on the other stuff. And that system has a built in ballast which also creates heat. I honestly would go for a 400w. It's only going to run maybe 30 a month in electric. My whole 600w system is running at 50 a month, but that's without ac cuz it's winter. In the summer, it goes up. Idk how much though.
 
mrCRC420

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Get a 400w HPS dimmable Electonic Ballast, w/ that HPS ballast you can use MH bulbs of the same wattage (400w). With that single light you'll be able to veg and flower up to six plants. If you're only growing two, you'll just have it dimmed the whole time; no biggie. GL.
 
ksefan36

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Dude thank you so much... saved me alot of BS!!!
Im new to the site... so can i do anything else other than like you comment ?? Haha
Hell yes.. im guna have a 400 watt system.. how many plants can i put under that?
 
authentic196

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ksefan36 said:
Dude thank you so much... saved me alot of BS!!!
Im new to the site... so can i do anything else other than like you comment ?? Haha
Hell yes.. im guna have a 400 watt system.. how many plants can i put under that?
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2-3 monsters, 4-6 medium/smalls
 
ksefan36

ksefan36

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Purpsdro420 said:
In my honest opinion, a 150 watt may be all you need right now but in the future that may change. I know it did for me and a lot of ppl. I would go with this digital dimmable 400 watt if budget will allow. You could use it at half power because it's dimmable. So it would be 200 watts and if and when you decide you want more you can just flip a switch and you good to go. Also this lot comes with everything you need. Both bulbs, a cooltube ( which you could air cool for better temp control), the ballast( which is a better ballast and it's not connected to the hood, and runs both bulbs) , a timer, and a pair of ratchet hangers. Here's the link for it. I have like 7 kits from them and they have been going strong for over 2 years. I only have 1 400 watt but it's been going on 24/0 for over a year. Still runs just like the day I bought it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YXDHX6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1383950404&sr=8-3&pi=SY200

check it out. I think it would be a better fit than the other for pretty much everyone.
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do you know how long this deal will be available? i can afford it in another 2 weeks.
 
Ammastor

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Purpsdro420 said:
In my honest opinion, a 150 watt may be all you need right now but in the future that may change. I know it did for me and a lot of ppl. I would go with this digital dimmable 400 watt if budget will allow. You could use it at half power because it's dimmable. So it would be 200 watts and if and when you decide you want more you can just flip a switch and you good to go. Also this lot comes with everything you need. Both bulbs, a cooltube ( which you could air cool for better temp control), the ballast( which is a better ballast and it's not connected to the hood, and runs both bulbs) , a timer, and a pair of ratchet hangers. Here's the link for it. I have like 7 kits from them and they have been going strong for over 2 years. I only have 1 400 watt but it's been going on 24/0 for over a year. Still runs just like the day I bought it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YXDHX6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1383950404&sr=8-3&pi=SY200

check it out. I think it would be a better fit than the other for pretty much everyone.
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This is the one that I am going with aswell except mine is going to be the 600watt version. Good price on these aswell
 
Purpsdro420

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They have been in stock for almost a year lol I've ordered a few over the past year, and every time i look they are always available
 
hellmutt bones

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ksefan36 said:
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-System-Watt-Reflector-Ballast/dp/B00269RWQI/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1383948820&sr=1-4&keywords=150w+hps

ive been looking at this system for a while.. but im not sure if i should go with it.. and i know theres a difference with mh and hps... from your experience which is better and why? and please also tell me the downside to either choice.

thanks ahead of time!:peace:
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Actually thats the same one i used in my grow locker its a very good product if ur going small its a durable piece and its bareley hot i could use it and the highest temps is 78º ive grown some serious buds with that guy there! U could easily grow 2-3 oz belive me ive done it! Read all the reviews on amazon i highly recomend it!
 
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