Burn-in period for Hortilux MH?

[bharv2003]

Sorry about the repost guys...won't happen again. They tested it on a brand new ballast, however it wasn't a lumatek (not sure of the brand tho). I tested both a Hortilux 1000W mh and a Hortilux 1000w mh blue, neither would start up all the way. Looks like I must be having some of those "issues" that you speak of with luimatek...any remedies?

[Dutch Pimp]

Some Lumatek owners report better results if you have one that can run/switch to 240 volt...instead of 120 volt.

Ushio bulbs seem to work better too, with Lumateks

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...-ballasts.html

[oldmac]

:yeahright:

Hortilux bulbs don't like Lumatek, or any other for that matter, electronic or digital ballasts.

Or is it Lumatek, or any other electronic/digital ballasts don't like Hortilux bulbs?

[headshake]

k...any remedies?

try a new bulb. the one DP recommends is good. i think it's a conversion bulb, but it has virtually the same spectral output, puts out more lumens than the HB and should be much cheaper. sounds like a win win!

Some Lumatek owners report better results if you have one that can run/switch to 240 volt...instead of 120 volt.

Ushio bulbs seem to work better too, with Lumateks

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...-ballasts.html

-shake