Rusty's Re-Veg...

[Mr. Clandestine]

Bummer tho...my MH just quit turning on , when it gets turned on. It takes like an hour, but then fires. Possibly capacitor going bad? Anyway, back to floro veg.

That sucks to hear. Is the light cycling? (Igniting for a little while, then cutting off, then repeating the process continuously.) Or does it just take forever to fire up... but stays lit once it gets going? If it's the latter, and your ballast is a pulse start system, it sounds like the igniter or capacitor may be taking a crap on you.

Here's an interesting link where you might be able to find some better answers: The Professor's PSMH

[keeko]

Keeko: It is really easy, just be on the lookout for ph problems. have had to do a second flush early in re-veg, but seems to be smooth sailing after stabilized.

good to know, ill be checking for ph and other problems....keep up the good work.

[Rusty Trichome]

Is the light cycling? (Igniting for a little while, then cutting off, then repeating the process continuously.) Or does it just take forever to fire up... but stays lit once it gets going? If it's the latter, and your ballast is a pulse start system, it sounds like the igniter or capacitor may be taking a crap on you.

Here's an interesting link where you might be able to find some better answers: The Professor's PSMH

Not real sure. Two days in a row, it took forever to ignite. But am pretty sure it stayed on, once it got going. Third day, I switched it for the floro's. No hurry figuring it out. Can't afford to do much of anything right now.
Will check the link tho, thanks bunches.

Good luck to you too, keeko, thanks.

[GaGrown]

A capacitor is an easy fix! Just plugs to each post on the cap.Provided you have a factory ballast,like hydrfarm,and not a homebuilt,one. Is it a magnetic ballast with a coil?:thumbsup:

[Rusty Trichome]

A capacitor is an easy fix! Just plugs to each post on the cap.Provided you have a factory ballast,like hydrfarm,and not a homebuilt,one. Is it a magnetic ballast with a coil?:thumbsup:

It's a factory built, (magnetic, I think) but haven't even opened it up yet. Just past the warranty, too. But for now the floro's are doing ok. What really sux, is that my floro fixture is 4'1" but the closet is only 3'11". Puts everything on a slant, lol. Am contemplating just switching to CFl's instead of fixing the MH. Depends on what it will take to fix.

Anyone have a link for cheap replacement parts or retro kits?
How about one for bulk packages of CFL's?
Would appreciate it bunches. :thumbsup:

[GaGrown]

It's a factory built, (magnetic, I think) but haven't even opened it up yet. Just past the warranty, too. But for now the floro's are doing ok. What really sux, is that my floro fixture is 4'1" but the closet is only 3'11". Puts everything on a slant, lol. Am contemplating just switching to CFl's instead of fixing the MH. Depends on what it will take to fix.

Anyone have a link for cheap replacement parts or retro kits?
How about one for bulk packages of CFL's?
Would appreciate it bunches. :thumbsup:

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[Rusty Trichome]

Well, shit!

Veg lights (fluoro's) took a dump last night, again. <sigh> Were getting old anyway. This keeps up, and I'll be vegging with my Bic lighter, lol.

Went to WalMart, and ended-up with these:
There's 4 - 2 bulb security light bases (adjustable bulb angles)
8 - 26w CFL's (6500k, 1600 lumens)

Drilled holes, attached bases to the board, wired them in series. Using a hard yet flexible plastic sheeting for reflector, that I had in the garage.

Had to use the Dremmel to remove about 1" in length from the plastic bulb sockets, as the bulb base was about 1/32" too large in diameter. Easy remedy, works great.
Am going back to WalMart to get two more of the bases and 4 more bulbs. Should I stick with the 6500k's or should I get some of the other 2400k (I think) bulbs to suppliment?
Thanks...Rusty

[fiddyonefiddy]

rusty you remind me of hee haw
if it werent for bad luck you wouldnt have any.
the reveg is goood stuff to know thank you.

[GaGrown]

Well, shit!

Veg lights (fluoro's) took a dump last night, again. <sigh> Were getting old anyway. This keeps up, and I'll be vegging with my Bic lighter, lol.

Went to WalMart, and ended-up with these:
There's 4 - 2 bulb security light bases (adjustable bulb angles)
8 - 26w CFL's (6500k, 1600 lumens)

Drilled holes, attached bases to the board, wired them in series. Using a hard yet flexible plastic sheeting for reflector, that I had in the garage.

Had to use the Dremmel to remove about 1" in length from the plastic bulb sockets, as the bulb base was about 1/32" too large in diameter. Easy remedy, works great.
Am going back to WalMart to get two more of the bases and 4 more bulbs. Should I stick with the 6500k's or should I get some of the other 2400k (I think) bulbs to suppliment?
Thanks...Rusty

Hey Rusty,
They sell the 5 packs of Bic lighters at the counter. That should last you awhile.Pretend your at a concert!. All jokes aside... That's messed up! I've never had a light or fan fall. That had to be heart-wrenching!

[Rusty Trichome]

My wife tells me I have such a magnetic personality, I mess-up all things electronic within a ten yard radius. I broke the Microwave, last night. Closed the door a bit too hard with my hip, Now it won't start.
<sigh>
Ya get used to it after a while. :jointsmile: