Which would you pick

For a few plants in a small area in my garage would you go with a cheapo hps set up from eBay or a viparspectra? Not sure which route to take but I dont have tons of money. Maybe 200 to get set up

Check out amazon for a hps new and in your price range.

appollo horticulture on amazon, best bang for your buck

backyardwarrior said:

For a few plants in a small area in my garage would you go with a cheapo hps set up from eBay or a viparspectra? Not sure which route to take but I dont have tons of money. Maybe 200 to get set up

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1k switchable Hid

I was expecting a bunch of led answers I am surprised lol looks like hps I go. Gonna get a 4 or 600 hps

We went with the 600 HPS, 440 fan and filter, and 4x4 tent all by Apollo. We really have enjoyed their products. The HPS is going to be around $175 delivered w/prime.

Hps kits are cheaper on eBay. Ive bought a 400 w for under 100 and 600w for around 115.
Found one for $125. Ipower is a little cheaper.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Apollo-Horticulture-400-600-1000w-MH-HPS-Grow-Light-Kit-System-for-Plant-Growing/182603853948?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=2&asc=20171010182013&meid=060e8f07af3b4bb78512f185d6aefa42&pid=100890&rk=2&rkt=12&mehot=pp&sd=160634128853&_trksid=p2056116.c100890.m2460

https://www.zenhydro.com/lighting/best-grow-light-systems/600-watt-grow-light-sets.html

We didn't opt for this site. But it has amazing deals on the cheap to get started.

backyardwarrior said:

I was expecting a bunch of led answers I am surprised lol looks like hps I go. Gonna get a 4 or 600 hps

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Proven winner over cheap LEDs.

Forgot to mention you should change lamps every few runs to extend ballast life. Forget light shift and fade, Faulty old lamps kill ballasts quick, I know.

iPower lamps are cheap and work great. Like 15$-20$ for 1ks.

By lamps do you mean bulbs?

Mass Medicinals said:

By lamps do you mean bulbs?

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Yes.

I'm a big fan of LED but the good ones cost $ unless you build your own.
Get a 600W HPS It will give you the best bang for your buck.
Check Craigslist too if your on a budget.
Then start researching how to build your own light. As much pride as you get from growing it's better if it's growing under a light you built.
Cheers
CCG

Is the difference between 400 and 600 worth the extra heat?

backyardwarrior said:

Is the difference between 400 and 600 worth the extra heat?

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I don't think heat should be a problem as you said you are in garage. Depends on where you are? if in Arizona then yes heat will be a problem.
If you have proper ventilation you should be fine.
Cheers
CCG

backyardwarrior said:

Is the difference between 400 and 600 worth the extra heat?

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A 400 will flower a 3'x3' area well.

A 600 will flower a 4'x4' area well.

Expect half a gram per watt at first and a gram per watt dialed in with experience and stable environment.

4" Fan / Carbon Filter HERE $77.90

600W HPS Light Kit HERE $92.05

4'X4'X6.5' Tent HERE $75 or best offer

$245 total and you'll be growing on a budget. Free shipping on all of it too.

HydroRed said:

4" Fan / Carbon Filter HERE $77.90

600W HPS Light Kit HERE $92.05

4'X4'X6.5' Tent HERE $75 or best offer

$245 total and you'll be growing on a budget. Free shipping on all of it too.

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Price dropped on hps to 82.82$ already.

Cx2H said:

Price dropped on hps to 82.82$ already.

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I included the hps bulb in there

HydroRed said:

I included the hps bulb in there

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Ok I see now.