Hello everybody! I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on where to purchase my lights. Ive been to a hydro shop and it felt like the guy was seriously trying to rip me off. I have a very small setup, approx 3' by 3' and am planning to purchase a 400 W HPS lighting system (no money for MH). Where should I buy this and how much do you expect me to pay?

welcome little man
There are several sites.
This one has a good rep with good prices.

High Tech Garden Supply

I can second that, I use them often and they are fast and cheap.

Yeah...get em online. the stores charge a fuck load of cash for the same shit

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Also check out: Complete Light Kits

They have a $299 400W kit which includes:
1.) 400w Digital Ballast
2.) 6" Inline Air Cooled Reflector
3.) 400W Metal HalidE Bulb
4.) 400W High Pressure Sodium Bulb
5.) Light Mover Pulleys (Two
6.) 115 CFM Air Cooling Fan
7.) Heavy Duty Timer
8.) Instruction CD-R & MORE!

The inline reflector is nice, since you can hook the 6" ducting right up to it for ventilation, and they include a cooling fan.

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thanks for all the help guys

+rep please

I have allways wanted to buy from a shop and stuff but the dealls you can get on craigslit is crazy just type in hydroponic lights or just grow lights and just see all the posts

I'll go one further; for lights and hydro... go Ebay, I like LEDwholesalers, but the selection (overall) is insane. timers go to Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices yeast for Co2 Homebrew Heaven Shopping Cart https://www.grainger.com for fans Good Luck