thinkin about hps bulbs

[wman44]

alrighty,
i recently finished my first indoor grow and i have some questions regarding 250w hps bulbs. the one i used was $25 from menards and is a sylvania.
i want denser buds and i think this cheap bulb had something to do with it. do you guys know anything about the availability of other 250w hps bulbs with a less red spectrum that are affordable?
thanks

[M.B.A.]

alrighty,
i recently finished my first indoor grow and i have some questions regarding 250w hps bulbs. the one i used was $25 from menards and is a sylvania.
i want denser buds and i think this cheap bulb had something to do with it. do you guys know anything about the availability of other 250w hps bulbs with a less red spectrum that are affordable?
thanks

how much was the 250w I got my 400w w/reflector and ballast for $140 on ebay w/shipping, just a thought

[Dutch Pimp]

What kind of ballast do you have?...digital or magnetic coil/core?

Philips or Hortilux bulbs are great.

[gainesvillegreen]

Wman44, the other thing you will want to consider is whether or not your bulb is designed for horitcultural use. If it is not, then it will not have the ideal output in the desired wavelenths (you won't get as much effect from the same wattage).

[dejayou30]

Also consider the area you are trying to cover. The more area, the less light coverage and therefore less dense buds.

[wman44]

thanks for all the replies!
the light is a sunleaves pulsar mini
the ballast and reflector are all one unit, (not ideal i know but im not really having problems with heat)
i paid $100 for it used and i don't like shopping online...paper trails
its covering about 2.3 sq feet in a small dresser converted into a grow box, so i think i have enough light :), thats about 125w per square foot. i think the size pot i used was also a factor because the plant was def. root bound.
philips or hortilux you say?
time to do some shopping.....