What's a better ballast

chilledoutnc

chilledoutnc

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I'm looking at 2 different 400 watt HPS grow systems. 1 is a digital dimmable ballast, the other is just a regular 400 watt ballast from HTG growing supply. The digital dimmable ballast is about 20 dollars more expensive than the other, which 1 should I choose?
 
Metasynth

Metasynth

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HTG ballast is magnetic, and rock solid...Can't speak for the integrity of the digital ballast in question, but it's nice to have a dimming feature...That being said, I have the HTG 400w HPS magnetic ballast, and that thing is a champ. But when ordering from the HTG site, don't forget about shipping...eBay you can find shit for cheap with free shipping...
 
Sencha

Sencha

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I wouldn't get a cheap digital. If you want the digital feature, might as well get a 600 watt dimmable. Quantum, Lumatek, Phantom, Galaxy, all good digital ballast makers.
 
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patrickkawi37

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Sencha said:
I wouldn't get a cheap digital. If you want the digital feature, might as well get a 600 watt dimmable. Quantum, Lumatek, Phantom, Galaxy, all good digital ballast makers.
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agreed. if your going to buy a digital, get a nice one. that magnetic is a decent magnetic i would just go with that if those are your options.
 
herballuvmonkey

herballuvmonkey

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yeah i have had one of my 400 watt mags from htg since 08 and its still going strong. also dont forget if u understand electrical wiring the magnetic is the easiest to fix if it ever conks out on you. just order a ballast kit and rewire the thing for 70 bucks.
 
Coho

Coho

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And magnetics don't fuck with your radio. My 400 mag is a tank.its switchable to hps to mh.
 
xxEMOxx

xxEMOxx

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spend the little extra money and get like a cap next gen. The make a 400/600 switchable that runs both mh and hps for like $200.

You could find a nice used one I bet for like $125 or so. Maybe even cheaper....

and you get the best of both worlds.... MH, HPS, in both 400 and 600.
 
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