Gavita bulb!!!

[GaGrown]

Who out there is using the Gavita 600 watt HPS bulb?It runs off an S51 ballast. It has a reflector,made inside the bulb.I've just never used this type and would like to know how they perform! I've been useing the eye hortilux.

Ga Grown!

[joe-grow]

Hi GaGrown,

I had one of these at first, but when it came time to fire it up, it was bad (even though it was tested at the store before I left). The store replaced it with a different one, and I never got to see how well this ran. The store owner talked it up a lot. Said that the reflector built in helped a lot. I'm not sure, but I thought he said it ran cooler too.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to try it out, so I can't help you. But, I'll be watching your thread to see if it is worth it to check it out for my next grow.

[BlueBear]

I hear that many Russian growers are using it with alot of success, but the Horti's are pretty reliable, but I haven't herd any negative stuff about it, so give it a try IMO and let us know.
Adieu

[c of green]

I just recently ordered one. I will keep you posted as soon as I get it and up and running.

[GaGrown]

Well I know the reason for the bulb burning "cooler" is because they say you don't need to use a reflector with it! Hell I ain't usin' no bulb without a reflector whether the bulb has a built in 1 or not! I'm about to get 2 from a dude that never used them. Like I said before,I use the hortilux 400,600,MH and HPS.I've never used another type! I just wanted to know who had and if there were any benefits from it!!!! I'll get them from him cause I can't beat the price for 2. He want's 75.00. He paid about 68.00 each.I'll get them and keep all posted of the progress! Thank's,FOLK's!

Ga Grown!

[GaGrown]

Got the bulbs last night! Gonna use it as soon a light cycle goes to dark! I'll let cha'll know!

Ga Grown!

[brookerosebud]

gg, hate to ask, but do you know where i can find a 400w multitap hps transformer coil? my transformer burnter up not too long ago, and the cap, ign, lamp and socket are fine.

thanx

[GaGrown]

As A matter of fact! I do! How you wanna do this off the board?

Ga Grown!

[GaGrown]

Rosebud! Go to chat! I'm there now. I'll wait and be stealthy,OK?

Ga Grown!

[c of green]

well no one has posted reveiws so here is mine.....they run hotter than ant of the other bulbs i have used.with a fan blowing on mt last bulb i could get to 8 or 9 inches from the plant.i am about 18 inches away with this bulb,and it still gets warm for them sometimes

[BlueDevil]

Came close to ordering a Gavita myself...played it safe and went Hortilux though. you goin thru heat issues aor anythingf?


sorry, been drinkin tonite! ;) Heeee!

[GaGrown]

well no one has posted reveiws so here is mine.....they run hotter than ant of the other bulbs i have used.with a fan blowing on mt last bulb i could get to 8 or 9 inches from the plant.i am about 18 inches away with this bulb,and it still gets warm for them sometimes

You are so right,about the heat issue.I'm gonna be better-off with the Horti's!
They are fine if you have plenty of head room.They are still gonna make the plants stretch like a mutha! Took mine out. Gonna keep it for a back up. Or stick it in a vented hood. The bulb I'll have to say,is a bright son of a gun!


Ga Grown!