Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
Just reporting back to say that I got the seeds I ordered exactly a week to the day! As time went on I stopped freaking out as much and had a good head on my shoulders but when I first ordered them I panicked a little. I'm sure some of you veterans can relate :)
Needless to say I am very happy right now and cant wait to plant these. too bad I'm waiting atleast another 2 months, but I'm sure the time will be well spent learning from my bagseed plants
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
Damn it my ballast just died I think. I bought it from ebay and it died and I think im out of luck. My poor plants are going to suffer without that main source of light and this just sucks. I bought a 400w online, it looked cheap but was $150. I guess you pay for what you get :( I dont know what to do right now... this sucks really bad
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
most of the time?...it's the bulb, not the balllast?
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
I have a MH and HPS and neither works.
also the fan isnt running on the ballast when plugged in. Im pretty sure its the ballast
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
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Originally Posted by evilcloudst
I have a MH and HPS and neither works.
Also the fan isnt running on the ballast when plugged in. Im pretty sure its the ballast
That does suck. Is it a Mag or a Dig ballast? Manufacturer?
The good thing with the ol' Mag-type is they are usually pretty cheap to get going again. :)
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
For $150 it's probably a magnetic ballast, from what I've seen browsing ebay for em. Yeah they have the rebuild kits for less than $50, sometimes like $20 so you can swap out a part & test it if you're any good at that kind of stuff.
Also if it's a mag ballast at that price, it's most likely not switchable so unless one of the bulbs is a conversion bulb it's not going to work with both...Did they send you both in a kit?
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
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Originally Posted by EvilCartman
That does suck. Is it a Mag or a Dig ballast? Manufacturer?
The good thing with the ol' Mag-type is they are usually pretty cheap to get going again. :)
this is the same one i bought right here 400 W Ballast Switchable Grow Light kit MH HPS Bulbs - eBay (item 150399584748 end time Dec-30-09 20:22:13 PST)
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
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Originally Posted by evilcloudst
Dang, sorry.
At that price point I expected to see a Mag, with a MH conversion bulb. I can't help with that one. :(
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
I messaged the seller to see what can be done. I'm not really hopful as ebay sellers usually have poor customer service. I think im out $150. Shit happens I guess.
Ordering seeds online. New poster, Some questions
Yeah that sux, but it WAS a great deal if it worked a little longer lol