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SpaaaceCowboy

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formfactor said:
Word man, I actually found a bunch of 400 watt MH warehouse (high, and low bay) for FREE. a local warehouse posted come get em, and boy did I :D. The ballasts I keep finding are these: http://www.warehouse-lighting.com/Images/products/Medium/400hitek.jpg

I also started my first grow with 1 I found for 25$ on craigs list for 25$. At the time I knew nothing of electricity, butnthey really are very easy to wire up. Just 3 wires... Anyways combine the white ballasts with 1 of these 52$ cool tube reflectors and you have yourself a professional grow setup for little to no jack!

http://www.accessdiscounts.com/ad50028.html
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I'm assuming whatever bulb goes in there would throw off a lot of heat, and require a fan ?
 
C.Indica

C.Indica

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I need to find the cheapest, safe 150w HPS/Ballast combo.
Anybody got an idea?

And a good reflector for a 2x2 box?
 
eDude

eDude

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C.Indica said:
I need to find the cheapest, safe 150w HPS/Ballast combo.
Anybody got an idea?

And a good reflector for a 2x2 box?
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Here is one..

http://www.ehydroponics.com/?action=product&id=3841&cid=485

68.95

This compact easy to use light fixture will work great for any gardener. The high intensity bulb provides the output and color spectrum required for successful indoor gardening. Grow herbs, flowers or fresh vegetables all year, not just in summer. Dimensions: 15” x 4½” x 7¼”. 2 Year Warranty.


  • 150 watt high pressure sodium bulb (mogul base) included – delivers an amazing 16,000 lumens! The color spectrum is ideal for indoor growing.
  • Ballast included and built into the hood.
  • Highly reflective aluminum insert.
  • Vented housing helps dissipate heat.
  • Durable white powder coated finish.
  • Backlit on/off switch.
  • 7’ grounded 120 volt power cord.
  • Excellent quality ballast will provide years of trouble-free use.
  • This light fixture was designed in our state-of-the-art research and development facility located in Vancouver, WA USA.
made by sunlight systems. They are one of the best, largest, makers of indoor lighting and equipement.
 
meowth

meowth

Active Member
eDude said:
Just about the cheapest 1000W hortilux bulbs I've ever seen.

http://www.ehydroponics.com/1000-watt-eye-hortilux-super-hps.html

$58.95

I assume this won't last forever.
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They state that they test every bulb before shipping. Does this mean they may be selling used bulbs? Red flag for me. It sounds like an ebay seller saying it's new, but it was taken out of the box and tested. I don't trust those either. Just saying, no accusations. I've never heard of anyone "testing" bulbs before shipping.
 
meowth

meowth

Active Member
eDude said:
Here is one..

http://www.ehydroponics.com/?action=product&id=3841&cid=485

68.95

This compact easy to use light fixture will work great for any gardener. The high intensity bulb provides the output and color spectrum required for successful indoor gardening. Grow herbs, flowers or fresh vegetables all year, not just in summer. Dimensions: 15” x 4½” x 7¼”. 2 Year Warranty.


  • 150 watt high pressure sodium bulb (mogul base) included – delivers an amazing 16,000 lumens! The color spectrum is ideal for indoor growing.
  • Ballast included and built into the hood.
  • Highly reflective aluminum insert.
  • Vented housing helps dissipate heat.
  • Durable white powder coated finish.
  • Backlit on/off switch.
  • 7’ grounded 120 volt power cord.
  • Excellent quality ballast will provide years of trouble-free use.
  • This light fixture was designed in our state-of-the-art research and development facility located in Vancouver, WA USA.
made by sunlight systems. They are one of the best, largest, makers of indoor lighting and equipement.
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I like the one where the ballast is not in the hood: http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-HTGSupply-150-watt-High-Pressure-Sodium-Grow-Light.asp
 
SWUSAZ

SWUSAZ

Active Member
meowth said:
They state that they test every bulb before shipping. Does this mean they may be selling used bulbs? Red flag for me. It sounds like an ebay seller saying it's new, but it was taken out of the box and tested. I don't trust those either. Just saying, no accusations. I've never heard of anyone "testing" bulbs before shipping.
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Check Advanced Lighting Technologies they state all theirs are all run for Quality tests. http://advancedtechlighting.com/cmhfact3.htm
 
C.Indica

C.Indica

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Haha dudeman is all sketched out about the shipping.
Some bulbs like CMH bulbs have such a low initial start rate, that they have to check them.
They usually do like 3 12 hour burns or something like that.

Once they're deemed good to go, they go for a long time.
 
Michael Sparks

Michael Sparks

Active Member
Why would they "test" again, prior to leaving the manufacturer they are tested, or it wouldn't leave the floor. i am a bit skeptical as well.
 
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AlienEnigma

Active Member
As an electrical engineer with ultra sound we do a 72 hour burn in test then if it sits for more than a month we are required to do a 12 hour quilty test before shipping to the customer I know other industry that follow something similar
 
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