I got my digital ballast for 130, and my hood was another 60.
I shouldn't have cheaped out and got yield master of cool sun hood. it would have been less hot and cost less money because I plan to buy one soon anyway.


these cheap systems might fill a need, but sooner or later you're going to want a better [sealed and air cooled] hood and quieter, less hot ballast that lasts longer. and the intial investment is not that much more ($200 vs maybe $250 to $300)In the long run, you'll end up paying more money, not saving any.
jtingler Reviewed by jtingler on . Cheap 400 watt hps system? I found this one for 120$ + s&h. 400 watt HPS GROW LIGHT 400w System Hydroponic sun lamp - eBay (item 120462772924 end time Oct-19-10 10:17:27 PDT) 400 watt hps, I think it comes with bulb. Anyone know of a less expensive HPS 400 watt light? I heard they get like 80$ now, been searching but no luck. Rating: 5