Hey, since money is really tight right now, what do you guys think about a CFL fixture like this? The 125w daylight set up looks like something I can do, and 125w CFLs is equivalent to around 400w-500w worth of incandescent lighting, if I'm not mistaken. It's no MH or HPS, but it could give a good start and would not be bad supplemental lighting to put between plants or something should I be able to get a HPS like I would like to. It would make a good vertical light install for a small arena SCROG with 1 plant I think. If nothing else I can go to Lowe's and get two 3 light CFL fixtures and starting getting some experience.

I found a HPS ballast I would like to save for. Is anyone familiar with the Powerhouse Ballast? Is it a quality unit?