So ive been looking around for a place to get some lights. Its seems the cheapest HID systems at all the local hydoponic stores run about $250+ yet I see some webstores are selling them for $100 + shipping.

has anyone ever ordered from HTG supply(or any other relativly cheap webstore), and if so are you happy with what you got? I def want to get some new shit, not refurbished or used.

Also money is kinda tight so I was thinking about getting either a normal 400watt HPS light and using that to both veg/flower(i know MH is better for veg) or maybe trying to get enough together for .

ultimatly I would be looking at trying to get 2 seperate lights to have a constant veg/flowering cycle using clones and all that. but i just cant afford 2 lights right now. My plan is to have like 2-3 plants in constant veg and 4 plants in constant flowering, once i can get my 2nd light obv.

yeah anyways, where did you get your lights

I got that same package, very happy wit HTG, i even went and ordered my nutes from there.

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im thinking about just getting a MH system and just hoping i can afford a HPS system 6-8 weeks down the road. I just bought a house thats why im broke now, but im dying waiting on getting all this setup.

I'd get the dual set up, i can't see the MH setup being that much cheaper by itself.....then down the road you can just get another MH/HPS light, kill 2 birds know what Im saying.

and if for some reason you can't afford the HPS set up, you already got it, just switch the bulb.

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The war on drugs may be well intended,
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The overcrowded prisons where a rapists gets paroled
To make room for a dude who has sold
A pound of weed, to me that's a crime
Here's to good people doin time y'all
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Whenever people ask for recomendations on where to get lights, I tell them HTG. you won't find a light that is new of the same quality for that amount of money, anywhere! Trust me, I've looked for a long time. You won't be disapointed with your purchase.
I would also pay the extra $20 or $30 to get the dual system that comes with the MH conversion. I agree, in the long run you should get two lights so you can veg and flower at the same time.

I agree with splifman 100% on this, htgsupply is great. Honestly I grow under a pure hps system and havent had any problems at all, I still get tight internodes, however htgsupply is pushing the enhanced hps bulbs which work better for vegging than a regular hps light. They also are pushing the 430 watt systems too. just a little added benefit. If it says 55,000 lumens, thats a 430 watt bulb.
Quite honestly based on what I've said here, and I know some wont agree, but I would go with this:
#1 SELLER - 400 watt High Pressure Sodium Grow Light - 400w HPS Complete System! - $119.95
Or this one:
Budget 400 watt HPS System with Glass Lensed Reflector - $179.95

Good luck with your grow.

Hey videoman,
don't mean to jack this guy's post, but I had a quick question for you on the topic. I noticed you had the supernova reflector from HTG. I have the easy cool 6 inch that is also glass covered. I was wondering why you chose the supernova? As far as I can tell there is no real difference between them. Just was wondering because I will be buying another glass covered hood soon.

I made my own cooled hood out of a peice of sheet metal bent into a rectangle, 2 inline 4" exhaust/intake fans, covered with a peice of polycarbonate plexiglass, it works great.

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The war on drugs may be well intended,
But it falls fucking flat when you stop and mention
The overcrowded prisons where a rapists gets paroled
To make room for a dude who has sold
A pound of weed, to me that's a crime
Here's to good people doin time y'all
311-offbeat bareass

all posts made by 311grower are ficticious and are a result of an otherwise boring life.

I have been using a 250watt hps from HTG and it works good. But,, I would recommend a 400 watt though if you can afford one. I think I might be harvesting bigger yielding plants if I would have gone with the more wattage. HTG sent my order fast and discreet.

i would go with the Budget 400 watt HPS System with Glass Lensed Reflector - $179.95 itit isn't cheap for sure but a good investment for sure since the glass gives you extra safety from exploding light bulbs (nasty thing to happen and just takes a drop of water to do it) and since it has air-cooling capabilities you can go closer to the tips without burning them once you put up ventilation would love to have on like that

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