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!
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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!
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.
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
I just recently ordered one. I will keep you posted as soon as I get it and up and running.
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!
Got the bulbs last night! Gonna use it as soon a light cycle goes to dark! I'll let cha'll know!
Ga Grown!
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
As A matter of fact! I do! How you wanna do this off the board?
Ga Grown!
Rosebud! Go to chat! I'm there now. I'll wait and be stealthy,OK?
Ga Grown!
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
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!
You are so right,about the heat issue.I'm gonna be better-off with the Horti's!Quote:
Originally Posted by c of green
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!