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Classicalboy57
08-06-2004, 03:18 AM
I was at Orchard/OSH hardware they have a metal Halide Multi Vapor 400watt light, one of those big bulbs, it says it must be used with a ballast (M59) Not sure what kind of ballast that is either. I don't want to do it wrong or buy junk. But it would be nice to find a light that will take care of business! For Vegging and Flowering. Something nice that won't break the bank, and does both. Some links or detailed information/prices would be EXTREMELY helpful. Thanks... in advance :D
yourbud
08-06-2004, 03:44 AM
I understand your concern. money is def an issue. the metal halide will get the job done in both phases. but, the MH really puts on too much blue and not enough red for the flowering stage. I imagine you would still yield a decent amount. Maybe augment the lights with some compact fluors that are rated at 2700K. That way, you will have the red spectrum covered during flowering.
Hope that helps!
Sensi Super Skunk
08-06-2004, 04:06 AM
Get a conversion HPS bulb that can be used with the MH lamp.
Classicalboy57
08-06-2004, 06:43 AM
Are the conversion bulbs any different than a regular HPS bulb? Will it work in the MH setup im doing, id hate to get to ballast setups, i aint no rockafella ;)
bonbon
08-06-2004, 07:13 AM
is a full spectrum MH bulb,you can do a whole grow with this one bulb from start to finnish....bonbon http://www.hydroasis.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=H&Product_Code=829&Category_Code=MHRB
bonbon
08-06-2004, 07:22 AM
It'll work wih it(400WT)....bonbon
Sensi Super Skunk
08-06-2004, 08:21 PM
Their not any different. Bonbon, does that bulb contain the same amount of blue light as a standard MH bulb ?
keith1234
08-06-2004, 11:16 PM
i use a energy saving builb from maplin http://www.maplin.co.uk/?homepage=go&userid=arm_CJtexthome2greatprices&AID=10351788&PID=1119829 , if that is any hel;p wont brweak to much of your ballance at only 7.99
godsbackyard
08-06-2004, 11:30 PM
I suggest ebay. Good cheap prices.
bonbon
08-07-2004, 12:49 AM
Their not any different. Bonbon, does that bulb contain the same amount of blue light as a standard MH bulb ?
I'm not a fan of conversion bulbs because of the loss of watts that is typical of them,a 400WT CV will put out only 370WTS of light,this WD-MH has the cool with a bit more red than the std MH,enough for the flowering stage,high price,but less than a CV....bonbon