MH Conversion Question

[Tommygirl]

before you go hacking on your ballast to install a switch would suggest you try just using the hps for veg and if you have got a mh conversion bulb well then use it but they are expensive, many will use a hps throughout the grow veg and flower, you wont notice that big of a difference between vegging with a mh or hps.

I don't accually have a ballast as of yet. I'm trying to decide if I should get a kit or one that's already wired and ready to go.

Tommygirl Reviewed by Tommygirl on 11-21-2006. MH Conversion Question Ok, I found a 400w HPS ballast that I can afford. At first I thought that it was a conversion ballast that will run either HPS or MH, but it turns out that it simply comes with an MH conversion bulb as well as a regular HPS bulb. What I'm wondering is if that means that any MH conversion bulb can be run by any HPS ballast so long as they're rated at the same wattage, or is that too simple and cheap a solution to spreinging for either two ballasts or one of those really expensive one that Rating: 5

[Tommygirl]

bumpity...still looking for an answer about if I figured out where the toggle switch should be put, like BOYZNUS and kindprincess said.

[StankyGreenBush]

or one of those really expensive one that will actually run both HPS and MH bulbs?

FYI

When I was choosing a 400W setup the switchables were only a few dollars more than the same 400W HPS(i mean that literally...only $3-$4 more)) and about $40-$50 more than the same 400W MH system. It seemed silly to not get the switchable

[CaliJay]

My 2 favorite girls on the same thread!!! Hey TG!! how are you babe?
I am running the Solarmax bulbs. Being the noob that I am, I bought complete PL light systems from tha get. The whole deal hood and ballast and all. I wouldn't want to break into my ballast and void my warranty. BUT! After the warranty expires this little switch trick will be implemented for sure.
Of course being the tweaker I am I will have to have it sturdy and looking good so please enlighten us with any neat tricks y'all have come up with to install a switch that looks good and won't snap off too easily.

PS. TG where's my favorite avatar??

One point for the enhanced bulbs is that you get dual spectrum and more output from the same wattage and fixture. Maximizing your yeild. Something to consider....

-Jay caligrowin....

[kindprincess]

tg, you got it right, sweetie, i'll look tonite and see which would be the best wire for the switch (it will be your supply wire, but im not sure how it is abbreviated; i think it's the com (common) but i gotta check...)

jay i'm sending you a hush

ps, i'd like to know more about enhanced bulbs...