your thoughts are much appreciated harddon, i think im going to try to compact my set up a little more.... one more question though, i dont understand what a mogul base is. I mean i understand that hps/mh bulbs cant just screw into a regular light socket but how exactly is a mogul base used and how the fuck can i figure out how to build one? it seems like it would be difficult cuz i dont know shit about electric and wiring etc.

if i cant build one what about buying a ballast, whats approximate pricing on one from store?

thanks for ur help