Question on cord length

[Don Chocolate]

I was wondering if it's ok to make the cord from the ballast to the reflector longer? Say about 15 feet or more? How long is some of you guys' cord?

 

[stonedeconomist]

i've no idea how long you can make a ballast coed but i know the longest i've seen advertised is 25 feet. 15 feet seems to be the norm on the grow light kits sold at bghydro.

 

[MTF-Sandman]

If it's an HPS, then you have to worry about the ignitor not being able to light the bulb with longer cords.

 

[Don Chocolate]

I read the same thing about the ignitor somewhere.

 

[TGT]

I believe an HPS will still light if the ignitor is not working, but reduces the life of the bulb. I could be wrong so if so please someone let me know. The reason I say this is that is what I have heard in the past, and also I have a dual ballast which has a switch on it to change from HPS to MH. In the past I forgot to switch from MH back to HPS, and the HPS bulb still lite. I think the switch only turns on and off the ignitor, but that I could be wrong with also. So, basically, I'm not sure of either, so really i'm asking. God I hope that makes sense? I think I drank too much tonight.

TGT

 

[vonforne]

Call the manufacturer. They will give you an the spot answers on their products. That is the best source for accurate info.