Electronic or just the standard magnetic ballast

[ubet28]

I am looking at getting a new ballast. I am looking at the future bright electronic 1000 are the electronics worth the price?

I am also looking at the new Hortilux Super Blue HPS/MH bulb it runs 600 watts hps and 400 watts mh but the price is 249.00 has anyone tried this bulb yet or know if its worth what it cost i will be using this in my flower room only.

 

[NiteTiger]

Technically, it would be digital vs. magnetic - both are electronic :wink:

But I'm going with 'Coil'. Cheaper, and more established technology that can easily be repaired or replaced.

The claims of energy savings have yet to prove themselves out - I doubt the additional $250 is going to work out in even a years worth of energy savings.

 

[ubet28]

Technically, it would be digital vs. magnetic - both are electronic :wink:

But I'm going with 'Coil'. Cheaper, and more established technology that can easily be repaired or replaced.

The claims of energy savings have yet to prove themselves out - I doubt the additional $250 is going to work out in even a years worth of energy savings.

Hey thanks tiger got anything to say about the bulb.

 

[NiteTiger]

Meh. I've never used the Hortilux, just can't rationalize the price. I did pick up an HPS horticultural bulb from htgsupply.com (growbright brand), and can say there is a noticeable difference between the Horti bulb and the Standard commercial bulbs.

But as far as Hortilux.... meh

 

[ubet28]

Thats they ballast i have now is from htgsupply they do have good prices there. I found the future bright ballast on eBay for 385.00 that's a good price.

Well i appreciate you given me your opinion thanks.

 

[NiteTiger]

No problem bro, it's what we're all here for.

Also, check out the ballast kits there - 1kw for $109, and 400s for $45.

My kids put together the 400w in about 15 minutes following the instructions that come with it.

 

[wreckMEplease]

ballast kit....now that sounds interesting and so cheap. i wonder if they are just as good. if so im gonna go buy 3 right now. Thanks for the info NiteTiger.

 

[NiteTiger]

I bought a 400MH and 1kw kit from them, had them both together and running in about 20 minutes. Directions are great, it's a breeze. Hell, my kids assembled on of them!

And they've been great so far.

 

[In Vino Veritas]

I don't know diddly about digital ballasts, are they cooler than magnetic?

I run magnetic. I found SOLARMAX "ONE", according to research it supposed to be the best full spectrum lamp for horti.. It has a 600W HPS and 400MH in it. I found them online for expensive! But at my local shop I found them for around 60 bucks. I hear the pop like it's a good thing. I've have wonderful results with EYE Hortilux..

 

[gdawg]

i love my galaxy 600. easy to change voltage and all the cords disconnect makin things way easier. had them for a year and half no probs. ( i'm knockin on wood right now)

 

[gdawg]