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What's the best 600W Digital Balast on the market?
- Thread starter Rush Limbong
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I'm using a Galaxy Electronics 600 watt digital ballast and love it. Quick and quiet starts and it runs very very quiet. There are some specs for it here:http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HLBADIGA06&eq=&Tp=
And here are specs for the lumatek http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HLBADILT06120&eq=&Tp=
And here are specs for the lumatek http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/Itemdesc.asp?ic=HLBADILT06120&eq=&Tp=
Equipment Junki
New member
Seems that different areas have different waves of electricity coming from their utility companies.
There are places in the country that see huge return rates in one model of digital ballast, and others have low return rates for that same model.
They don't have digital ballasts figured out yet, imho.
They are not pushing the lamps to 600, 1000 watts. Where as the top shelf core and coil ballasts are pushing the lamps to capacity.
Beware of any dig with a cooling fan.
Also we have found out that depending upon the spaces wiring, digital ballasts do best with really good circuits, and really good connections.
Forget about the 1000 watters.
Respect
There are places in the country that see huge return rates in one model of digital ballast, and others have low return rates for that same model.
They don't have digital ballasts figured out yet, imho.
They are not pushing the lamps to 600, 1000 watts. Where as the top shelf core and coil ballasts are pushing the lamps to capacity.
Beware of any dig with a cooling fan.
Also we have found out that depending upon the spaces wiring, digital ballasts do best with really good circuits, and really good connections.
Forget about the 1000 watters.
Respect
paq
Member
Hey guys, have been reading this thread for a few weeks now. Have done some research on the board and i went with the lumatek lt6120 600w digital hps, went with a ge lucolux bulb and a hydrofarm cordset. Should be receiving it soon and let you guys know how the equipment works. Peace.
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Guest
I don't think you can go wrong with that combo. My 600's digi's consistently outdo my friends 1000 coils by a fairly significant margin all around.paq said:
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Neptune
Where is there a List of what bulbs can be used with what ballasts?
I was thinking of buying a bakers dozen of HIDHUT 600w Digital Ballasts. They are the cheapest on the market... BUT i just noticed that HIDHUT does not sell their 600w bulbs anymore? (they were pcied at like $35.00 a bulb!! WOW)
Now you guys are recomending Lumatek 600w digitals? (blue??)
And what is this GE Lucolox bulb? I have never seen one for sale anywhere.
info plz!!
I was thinking of buying a bakers dozen of HIDHUT 600w Digital Ballasts. They are the cheapest on the market... BUT i just noticed that HIDHUT does not sell their 600w bulbs anymore? (they were pcied at like $35.00 a bulb!! WOW)
Now you guys are recomending Lumatek 600w digitals? (blue??)
And what is this GE Lucolox bulb? I have never seen one for sale anywhere.
info plz!!
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the HIDHUT ballast is cheap seems well made but it uses a fan and you usually dont want a digital with a fan also a few people have reported them craping out. the lumatek seems to be the best on the market but its not perfect it seems that it can only run a few bulbs well. one being the GE. they are a bit hard to find but you can get them, just type it into google and a couple sites will pop up.Neptune said:
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Neptune
aye, but if there are only 2-3 bulbs that can be used with lumatek 600w, that eliminates a lot of cheaper bulb options.. potentially.
I enjoy buying and using cheap industrial 600w bulbs.
I have never paid the rediculous hortilux prices, infact I pay less than half normally.
I enjoy buying and using cheap industrial 600w bulbs.
I have never paid the rediculous hortilux prices, infact I pay less than half normally.
jcsmooth
Member
I didn't think that the hidhut ballasts use fans.
As far as the Lumatek goes, I can safely say that with the newer blue model, the cheapest of bulbs works. Why? 'Cause that's exactly what I bought.
At this point in time I'd be purchasing my ballast not only b/c of price, but because of the warranty offered. The difference between hidhut and lumatek ballasts is about $50 (roughly speaking, of course depending on supplier and other things), but the difference in warranty is 1 v.s. 3 years (respectively).
It's up to you, but it was a no brainer for me.
Just thought I'd help to clarify some things,
JC
As far as the Lumatek goes, I can safely say that with the newer blue model, the cheapest of bulbs works. Why? 'Cause that's exactly what I bought.
At this point in time I'd be purchasing my ballast not only b/c of price, but because of the warranty offered. The difference between hidhut and lumatek ballasts is about $50 (roughly speaking, of course depending on supplier and other things), but the difference in warranty is 1 v.s. 3 years (respectively).
It's up to you, but it was a no brainer for me.
Just thought I'd help to clarify some things,
JC
Has anyone got one of theses lights, seem to be very reasonable ????
COMPLETE 600W GROWLIGHT WITH DIGITAL BALLAST AND SYLVANIA GROLUX LAMP
COMPLETE 600W DIGITAL BALLAST GROWLIGHT WITH LAMP AND MAINS LEAD-PLUG AND GROW
The digital revolution starts here!!
'Plug and grow'
Complete 600w digital grow light with 'grolux' lamp
Brand new stock direct from Holland
This is a dutch 600w growlight-it has a 600w digital ballast, and the reflector is attached to the ballast. It comes supplied with a UK mains lead and plug. And is supplied with a 600w sylvania brand 'grolux' lamp ( which is the best performing horticultural lamp there is )
Digital ballast are cutting edge technology and have several advantages over magnetic/wire wound ballasts
low power consumption 2.74a
low heat emission
higher efficiency ( grolux lamps should produce 90000 lumens-when run through traditional wire wound ballast they do not-and if you tour the growing forums and speak to growers-they'll tell you the digital ballast actually increase the lumen output of the lamp )
The ballasts are IEC approved
The sylvania 'grolux is our best selling horticultural lamp by far- a dual spectrum lamp packing a powerful 90000 lumens
The complete fitting is 800mm long
Feel free to contact the office for further details!
COMPLETE 600W DIGITAL BALLAST GROWLIGHT WITH LAMP AND MAINS LEAD-PLUG AND GROW
The digital revolution starts here!!
'Plug and grow'
Complete 600w digital grow light with 'grolux' lamp
Brand new stock direct from Holland
This is a dutch 600w growlight-it has a 600w digital ballast, and the reflector is attached to the ballast. It comes supplied with a UK mains lead and plug. And is supplied with a 600w sylvania brand 'grolux' lamp ( which is the best performing horticultural lamp there is )
Digital ballast are cutting edge technology and have several advantages over magnetic/wire wound ballasts
low power consumption 2.74a
low heat emission
higher efficiency ( grolux lamps should produce 90000 lumens-when run through traditional wire wound ballast they do not-and if you tour the growing forums and speak to growers-they'll tell you the digital ballast actually increase the lumen output of the lamp )
The ballasts are IEC approved
The sylvania 'grolux is our best selling horticultural lamp by far- a dual spectrum lamp packing a powerful 90000 lumens
The complete fitting is 800mm long
Feel free to contact the office for further details!
jcsmooth is correct; HIDHut ballasts do not use fans. They're solid rectangular boxes with heatsink exterior, no fans. They're also considerably lighter than the Lumatek's. Quite a few Lumatek owners talk about how the Lumatek's are much brighter than the HID Hut's. For a minimal difference of only $50-ish for the warranty and performance, also seems like a no-brainer to me.
GE Lucalox bulbs are GE's standard HPS bulbs. They're pretty inexpensive. Many places sell them. Check eBay.
GE Lucalox bulbs are GE's standard HPS bulbs. They're pretty inexpensive. Many places sell them. Check eBay.
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Neptune
Where do you all buy 600w Lucalox bulbs?
I can't find them on ebay, nor on Froogle.
I can't find them on ebay, nor on Froogle.
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Freedom of choice is powerful.
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Guest
I'm going with digital greenhouse so far, no problem or complaints find a distributor on eBay or froogle. $219 below w/o shipping
http://www.htgsupply.com/productdetail.asp?productID=298
http://www.htgsupply.com/productdetail.asp?productID=298
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