Any info on DIY induction Lamps

[ChesusRice]

Induction lights look like the wave of the future. Problem is I cannot find much info on them. I know I read some threads here on them. I was just wondering how I could build these myself and save significant cash over buying pre made fixtures.

 

[chuck estevez]

yeah, I read one thread that had links to buy a ballasts and lamp combo for under $100, Let me see if I can find it.

 

[ChesusRice]

yeah, I read one thread that had links to buy a ballasts and lamp combo for under $100, Let me see if I can find it.

I found those threads. But I am not that technical
I was wondering if there is a DIY on building a whole fixture

 

[chuck estevez]

found this one, it isn't the one I first seen. but close to it.
http://lvdlamp.en.alibaba.com/product/722921848-215069300/Induction_grow_lamp.html

 

[ChesusRice]

I want to build a fixture with like 3 of those in it

Notice they dont have a price?
Seems typical of most of the sites I have visited

 

[chuck estevez]

check these
http://www.kolmart.com/Induction-Ballast-Bulb-Kits_c_58.html

http://www.needabulb.com/200W-Tubular-Induction-Lamp-Bulb-Includes-Ballast-P566412.aspx

this one ,you have to buy quantity.
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/induction-lamp-electronic-ballast.html

 

[Bumping Spheda]

I think one of those disposable Aluminum turkey basting trays you find at the grocery store could be used as a reflector in a pinch.

I agree with you, the bulbs and ballasts seem cheap enough, but add a hood and prices get out of hand quickly.

 

[SCARHOLE]

I found a company "Riant lighting" making and selling 400w square induction grow lights 3500K

I emailed there sales rep an asked about prices and about shit when he said "350$ + about 100$ for shipping" As a full light ballest an reflector set up, not a kit!
That's half the price of the competion!!
And I think if you buy just a bulb and ballest kit an DIY, it's -100 for no reflector.

http://www.riant-lighting.com/Grow-Light.html

I think I'm going to try one!!
Those guys need to get a big hydro shop in board.
If there product is good , and with their low prices they would fly off the shelfs an they could corner the induction market.




My second choice is a 300$ ,300w square induction grow bulb an ballest kit from here.
http://inductiongrowlighting.com/
But I would have to mount it In a reflector an attach a 110v power cord. (No biggie)


I dont work for any light company just searching for the best deal on induction.
Most folks would prefer induction if the price wasn't so high.
And dropping 800$ + shipping to IndaGro to experiment with a new light design is risky.
Wish one of the big Hydro stores would carry cheeper induction light options.





Ps
im going to email a few hydro stores this letter.

 

[ulfcc]

one simple way, search induction grow light on google, you will find lots of choices.

remember let us know how induction grow light performs if you get samples.