im a beginner grower. have a couple questions about lighting.

my grow spot is a 2' x 3' space. im planning on running a 400 watt HPS bulb.

what all parts will i need to make it work? will i need a special relector for a HPS bulb or will it fit any light reflector i buy? if i need a special one, what do i need to ask for? im just wanting a 2' domed reflector that i can hang from the ceiling.

i called a local electrical supply company earlier to price a ballast and lighting fixture for a 400w HPS Floodlight bulb. price ended up being $91 for the ballast "kit", and they wanted something like $150 for a fixture for a HPS bulb.

should this really be that expensive? ive heard of small HID kits for 300 or so, and thats what ill end up having into this HPS setup if these prices are right.

also, i called another place looking to price a 400 watt HPS floodlight bulb (cheapest local light bulb store around) and the said they didnt have any HPS bulbs, only HPS lamps. they only wanted $16 for it, local dept store wanted $25 for a HPS floodlight. whats the difference between a HPS bulb and a HPS lamp?

any and all help is greatly appreciated. i really need to get this stuff soon.
SmokinStang96 Reviewed by SmokinStang96 on . lights im a beginner grower. have a couple questions about lighting. my grow spot is a 2' x 3' space. im planning on running a 400 watt HPS bulb. what all parts will i need to make it work? will i need a special relector for a HPS bulb or will it fit any light reflector i buy? if i need a special one, what do i need to ask for? im just wanting a 2' domed reflector that i can hang from the ceiling. i called a local electrical supply company earlier to price a ballast and lighting fixture for a Rating: 5