150w HPS Club and Resource Guide......

[bluray22]

Hey SugabearII

Hey SugabearII

I PM'd you earlier. Can anyone help me with this configuration. It was talked about on page 9 of Tiny's 150 watt club.

I was wondering about this example;

SugabearII: "incidentally if you wire your lamps to the same plug you only need a single capacitor between the line and the first ballast to increase the power factor of all the lamps".

My question is do you mean, put the wires to both lamps to the same power cord? I have a 52uf capacitor. Can this 52uf capacitor withstand the current of both lamps starting at the same time. I have 2 150 hps. Can you tell me where do I attach the second set of wires (black white wires). Or better can I run wire from both lights to the same capacitor. Thanks for any help I can get.

 

[jasonk]

I finally got the money together for my 150W light. Its a globe 150W security light and came to just under 100$ Can from Rona. I planted some seeds outside from a buddy and only one female survived til now, and I had it up in a stump. It doenst look anywhere near done flowering and it was getting very cold and wet outside. I brought it in yesterday and some unfortunate transportation events lead to the plant falling about 8 feet and uprooting itself. This lpant was just a fun experiment anyways, and it was gonna rot and freeze to death outside so I had to bring it in. Not sure if it will survive, but it wont crush me if it doesnt.
Ive never give this plant any nutes, just water because it was so far in the bush. Should I maybe start doing this so itll have more chance to pull through? Is there anything else I can do to improve chance of living?

I currently have one of those stupid 6" duct booster fans and once the door closes hardly moves any air at all. I need to increase my passive intake and maybe add in some CPU fans then that should be taken care of. I may be considering getting a Dayton blower fan, but the size is kindof an issue.

Veg lights and some clones should be coming soon. Ill keep you all posted, everyones pictures look good, keep em coming.

Jason

 

[sugabear_II]

I PM'd you earlier. Can anyone help me with this configuration. It was talked about on page 9 of Tiny's 150 watt club.

I was wondering about this example;

SugabearII: "incidentally if you wire your lamps to the same plug you only need a single capacitor between the line and the first ballast to increase the power factor of all the lamps".

My question is do you mean, put the wires to both lamps to the same power cord? I have a 52uf capacitor. Can this 52uf capacitor withstand the current of both lamps starting at the same time. I have 2 150 hps. Can you tell me where do I attach the second set of wires (black white wires). Or better can I run wire from both lights to the same capacitor. Thanks for any help I can get.

sorry I didn't get back to you. I think you would have to wire them in parrallel with one plug, but to be honest I don't know. I'd try it wired in one lamp and then get another if it works well.

suga

 

[sugabear_II]

I have question can i put a 150watt hps bulb in my 100watt hps sun system light?.and also are the bulbs from homedepot are they ok to use do they put out the same light as the og bulbs that come with the light systems? please let me know thank you peace!

no don't put a 150 in a 100.

yes the bulbs at homedepot are just fine and as good or better than what came with the thing. you could upgrade to a hortilux or some more blue spectrum bulb, but at over twice as much why would you?

suga

 

[carlosdedurango]

no don't put a 150 in a 100.

yes the bulbs at homedepot are just fine and as good or better than what came with the thing. you could upgrade to a hortilux or some more blue spectrum bulb, but at over twice as much why would you?

suga

thank you sugabear i wantted to join the 150 watt club but i guess i dont make the cut. i wil have to stick to the 100. i am happy tho cause bulbs are a lot cheaper at homedepot thats wonderful to know they work good. my other 2 questions are sugabear can i put a 100watt mh bulb to start off then change to the 100watt hps bulb?.if i can do that i will.my other question is would it be worth it to buy a glass lens cover for my light system it will cost me like 20 bucks is it worth it?.i will be working with 9,500 lumens.well i have one more question is there is place or anyone out there that i can buy a premade 150watter remote ballasted complete system on the cheap hook up good price i really want the 16,000 lumens insted.well peace and sorry to ask so many questions sugabear

 

[green_grow]

whats 50 watts between friends ?
keep asking questions. i would answer you if i could, but i am still a rookie myself.

 

[carlosdedurango]

whats 50 watts between friends ?
keep asking questions. i would answer you if i could, but i am still a rookie myself.

thank you.i just love seeing those pictures and them grows with those 150watters i guess that's all.i am a little :confused but i am ok: but i am so happy and greatful that i can ask a question here and there are good people here that want to really help a noobie like me peace my firend :friends:

 

[Jaxom]

Making hinges light tight?

Making hinges light tight?

I wanna use those euro style kitchen cabinet hinges. I'd like to get some ideas on how to make them light tight though. I had once seen a pic over on OG, but haven't seen anything on here yet.

I'm also looking for advice on how to make fake drawers. I'm building my box from scratch. Open to any an all ideas.

Jax

 

[sugabear_II]

thank you sugabear i wantted to join the 150 watt club but i guess i dont make the cut. i wil have to stick to the 100. i am happy tho cause bulbs are a lot cheaper at homedepot thats wonderful to know they work good. my other 2 questions are sugabear can i put a 100watt mh bulb to start off then change to the 100watt hps bulb?.if i can do that i will.my other question is would it be worth it to buy a glass lens cover for my light system it will cost me like 20 bucks is it worth it?.i will be working with 9,500 lumens.well i have one more question is there is place or anyone out there that i can buy a premade 150watter remote ballasted complete system on the cheap hook up good price i really want the 16,000 lumens insted.well peace and sorry to ask so many questions sugabear

carlos,

no you cannot put a 100 watt MH in there. You need a special bulb called a conversion bulb and I have never seen one of those in 100 watt size.

The best deal you will find on a complete pre-made 150 watter is here;

http://htgsupply.com/productdetail.asp?productID=438

and according to Bulenath who just recently got one they are easily made into a remote ballast setup.

If you are dying to get both MH and HPS spectrum out of a single lamp then go for the 175 MH ballast setup and get one of these bulbs;

http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=HP153

But at the price of the conversion bulb you could have bought a 175 watt MH lamp from econolight for less.

 

[bluray22]

Thanks SugabearII I think I will make it easy on me self and just get another capacitor.

 

[bounty29]

I wanna use those euro style kitchen cabinet hinges. I'd like to get some ideas on how to make them light tight though. I had once seen a pic over on OG, but haven't seen anything on here yet.

I'm also looking for advice on how to make fake drawers. I'm building my box from scratch. Open to any an all ideas.

Jax

I'm not sure about the fake drawers, but I do know that double layered felt stapled or taped to either side of the hinge works well. I've got a 2" wide layer running all the way up the sides of my doors and it works great.

 

[killa-bud]

carlos,

http://htgsupply.com/productdetail.asp?productID=438

and according to Bulenath who just recently got one they are easily made into a remote ballast setup.

.

whats the purpose of a remote ballast??

 

[carlosdedurango]

forgot to ask

forgot to ask

carlos,

no you cannot put a 100 watt MH in there. You need a special bulb called a conversion bulb and I have never seen one of those in 100 watt size.

The best deal you will find on a complete pre-made 150 watter is here;

http://htgsupply.com/productdetail.asp?productID=438

and according to Bulenath who just recently got one they are easily made into a remote ballast setup.

If you are dying to get both MH and HPS spectrum out of a single lamp then go for the 175 MH ballast setup and get one of these bulbs;

http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=HP153

But at the price of the conversion bulb you could have bought a 175 watt MH lamp from econolight for less.

Thank you sugabear.I have a 150watt from econolight but i just cant do it right remote ballasting the light.for now 100watt hps is for me thank you again.is the glass cover lens worth the buy?

 

[green_grow]

killa-bud : the ballast is mounted outside the cabinet (remote) in order to keep temperatures down (ballasts get fairly warm during normal operation) and to maximize available space inside the cabinet.

 

[killa-bud]

oh ok,thanks

 

[Angel Eyes]

I wanna use those euro style kitchen cabinet hinges. I'd like to get some ideas on how to make them light tight though. I had once seen a pic over on OG, but haven't seen anything on here yet.

I'm also looking for advice on how to make fake drawers. I'm building my box from scratch. Open to any an all ideas.

Jax

If you'd like a suggestion on making the Euro hinges light-proof, check out my IKEA cabinet thread in my signature below. I used quarter-round wood trim and some foam weatherstripping, and it's 100% light-proof.

 

[carlosdedurango]

I hear that pipedream - stick with the way it was meant to be setup - I don't think two 70's will fire from a 150 ballast.

I finally found a digital ballasted 150

http://www.hidhut.com/viewitem.php?item=5

for $80 - not a bad upgrade for those who have grown tired of the humm of the old school magnetic type ballasts.

-suga

so these digital ballast dont make no humming sound.

 

[Jaxom]

Bounty,

I had thought about that too. Just wasn't sure how well it would work. Thanks for the insight.

Angel Eyes,

I remember your box now! That's what I was thinking... BUT, alas that wouldn't work for mine. The style of your hinge sets the door inside the frame. Where as mine, the door will cover the frame. The difference being that arm of the hinge between the door and the frame, your's has a "U" shape to it, where mine will be flat up against the wood. There would be no room to put any type of trim!

To All,

I think everyone remebers Nimby's stealth dressers. That's kinda what gave me the idea for fake drawers. What I have to work with. Save for the back panel, all wood I'm buying is 2'x4' 3/4" ply. On one side I'm creating a 2'x2'x4' flower chamber, the other side which will also be the same size vertically, but divided in half horizonally half way up, creating a lower chamber for moms and clones. Top half will be for fans, remote ballast, timers ect. with space inbetween for drying racks...

Here's what's got me stumped... Unlike the door on the flower chamber, the actual face of the fake draw door will be flush or "inside frame". But If I do this, the edge of the horizonal shelf that divides the two chamber apart will have to be exposed. I can get a iron on laminate that will clean-up that edge ...but would it look suspicious?

fyi, if you're building or concidering build a box, take a look at www.rockler.com lotsa woodworking goodies


Jax

 

[Guest]

whatup suga, glad to see you're still holdin' it down over here

must've been 10 pages since i posted here hahaha

i recently gave a 150 to a friend so he can get a closet started, maybe i'll see if he'd like to join you guys here.

 

[BRNEYDBVR]

Hello everyone.

Quick update: 2 BOG BMR ladies.

Here they are @ approx. 2 weeks flower.







I removed one of the scrog screens.....the LST was working fine, so I ditched the screen. Still might do it on the other one, though.

These screens are 8x8..... I have 6 bud sites on one.... and 7 sites on the other.

Notice how small these ladies stayed..... Their about 7-8" tall.

I'm not expecting a whole lot from them....... If I get an Oz. dry per plant....I'm happy.

Let's just hope they start gettin' fat. I like 'em a little fat.......You know, fat girls try harder.