Quote Originally Posted by gainesvillegreen
When it comes to digital vs. magnetic, digital wins hands-down in my book. They are more efficient, longer-lasting, cooler, etc. etc..

The bulb was a piece of crap and was not intended for use in a digital ballast. Had I checked the bulb before he put it all together, I could have saves us both the trouble... but that's what I get for being lazy.

A new bulb is on the way and so I can begin to get back to the old game.

yeah, I had the same trouble with the same system just 3 weeks ago.. htg was very helpful though..
greenhorngrower Reviewed by greenhorngrower on . Digital Greenhouse brand HPS A month or two ago, my friend bought a new 600w Digital Greenhouse HPS setup from High Tech Garden Supply. It's a digital ballast with a 2'x2' air-cooled hood/reflector. We had been running this 12/12 at my friend's house for the last 3 weeks or so with no problems when the thing just powered down 6 hours into the 12. I didn't have much time when I got over to his house, but I checked over everything as quick I could. The bulb is definitely screwed in tight (as I'm aware this is a common Rating: 5