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So i have had 2 150w hps bulbs for a long time now and i havent had the money for a ballast or could even find a 150w one. so i found this one on ebay but i want someone with experence in lights and all that to tell me if this is all good and if this is all else i would need to get my bulbs to work.

here is a link to the item.

http://cgi.ebay.com/150W-High-Pressu...4.c0.m14.l1262
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is this just used to repair a ballast or is it something i could use to put in my grow room? it would help alot to know because this is the only thing holding me back from getting it or not cause idk if its what i even need so help please! +rep for info
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is this just used to repair a ballast or is it something i could use to put in my grow room? it would help alot to know because this is the only thing holding me back from getting it or not cause idk if its what i even need so help please! +rep for info
I tried clicking the link but it's removed. Can you post up a new link so I can help?
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I tried clicking the link but it's removed. Can you post up a new link so I can help?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/150W-High-Pressu...%3D3%26ps%3D63
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sorry man that won't work. I'm not sure what that even is lol. You need something along the lines of this. Doesnt have to be switchable though if youre only running HPS http://cgi.ebay.com/Galaxy-Dual-150-...item19b2890c26
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sorry man that won't work. I'm not sure what that even is lol. You need something along the lines of this. Doesnt have to be switchable though if youre only running HPS http://cgi.ebay.com/Galaxy-Dual-150-...item19b2890c26
man thats disappointing cause i wasnt looking to spend all that much :\ looks like its cfls all the way :P
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haha gotta do what you gotta do. whatever suits you best. goodluck and happy growin brotha
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That is a HPS ballast, and will work if you wire it up properly. I use a similar ballast that i removed from a hps security light.

If you aren't confident on wiring, look around for a cheap pre-wired security light instead, so you know in advance how it should be wired up.
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That is a HPS ballast, and will work if you wire it up properly. I use a similar ballast that i removed from a hps security light.

If you aren't confident on wiring, look around for a cheap pre-wired security light instead, so you know in advance how it should be wired up.
ok it has (or i can easily get) a wiring chart but i just found this ballast that looks similar but from what i think is a better sorce...
http://www.1000bulbs.com/150-Watt-Hi...-Sodium/41058/
feedback please.
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Looks fine. Either one of those ballasts should work, as long as you follow the diagram properly. You should figure out a suitable container to mount them in, preferably earthed and vented, but other than that, you should be good to go.
 
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