what you guys think lighting system question

surgedup

surgedup

Active Member
What do you guys think about bestchoiceproducts on ebay they have a complete 400w mh/hps system for 195 bucks plus shipping they have one report on ripoffreport.com for a electronic airplane ? here is the link to the system i was thinking of going with them only because i get the MH but im going to be growing autoflowers so is the MH really worth it ? should i go with them or a good retailer like htgsupply ? let me know thanks i really want a good decent system that will last with a good warranty i found this too seems to have good reviews and cheaper http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Switchable-Hydroponic-Pressure-GYO2002/product-reviews/B002J7PYSU/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

http://cgi.ebay.com/400-WATT-HPS-MH-DIGITAL-GROW-LIGHT-SYSTEM-XL-HOOD-400W-/170508526597?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b319a405#ht_7509wt_911
 
J

Jcickcil

Member
When it comes to lighting, you get what you pay for. I work for a very respected grow supply company. I only use hortilux or sunmaster and only recommend hortilux and sunmaster. It all comes to quality, spectrum and energy. That is what most of your lighting purchases should be based on.
 
surgedup

surgedup

Active Member
any more advice im lookin to spend like 200 or 220 and try to grow 5 to 6 plants so any info on a great system around that price would be great!!!
 
M

mikehod

Well-Known Member
htgsupply or dchydro got the best deal on lights ive ordered from both and dhopped instore at dc/mdhydro both fast discreet shipping
 
surgedup

surgedup

Active Member
humboldtking what are you talkin about ? what site my budget is 200 -220 dollars for a 400w system
 
Shanus

Shanus

Active Member
I went on ebay and ended up with a 400w ballast kit for like $50. I put it in a stainless steel box and bought a yieldmaster hood. Got a 400hps bulb from the local electric and there ya go. light, ballast and reflector around $200. I say, spend $130 on a badass light hood, and keep your eyes open for a gr8 deal on a ballast new. I have since replaced my 400w ballast with a 1000w PL lighting switchable. Think it cost me about $175 used under warranty. However, I still use the hood (for all my ballasts). You get what you pay for, so buy good shit if its gna last.

My 1000 watt is switchable, but believe it or not, I gave up on my MH bulb after it didnt seem to make any difference cept for not as bright. Not so sure about digital ballasts. Lumatek has a nice one thats supposed to handle 400w 600w and 1000w, switchable. 5yr warranty, but im still skeptical. heard a lot of reliability issues with digital. Maybe I'll get one since Ive backups now. Anyhow, my 400W hps ballast is still my go to ballast. Its nice to have an old tried and true ballast in the darkness waiting for an emergency.

Perhaps you may get a 600w (most efficient) or 1000w for Dense buds? If you got the $$, go switchable. If not, go quality hps for sure....
 
surgedup

surgedup

Active Member
yeah i seen that ad dark destruction i want to go digital though heard burns better 30% more brighter than standard ballast and its switchable and less heat than magnetic ballast so.....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top