SmokyLungs
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Sup any body use 1000w grow lights with digital ballast without rf issues if so name the brand or a link I'm planning on upgrading not sure to pick between a magnetic or digital are both just as good?
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SmokyLungs
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The phantom looks pricey but well worth it def going with that one thanks bro!
horribleherk
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Been using a galaxy for a couple years no problems with neighbors,radio or tv. also uses hps or mh. Bulbs mine is switchable 250-400w. $130.00
caumop
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Ya, Galaxy even has their FCC docs on there web site. I have never used one though. Have you ever done the A.M. radio test on yours, just to see?
ttystikk
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The best way is to not get a ballast that wouldn't emit EMI to begin with.
COB LED runs on DC, so no EMI there.
Low frequency ballasts like mags and those that run 315W CMH lights are also non emitters, and they have the advantage of being very efficient.
@Revolution Micro has just come out with a LFSW ballast for DE lamps, I'm testing it now to see how it works.
COB LED runs on DC, so no EMI there.
Low frequency ballasts like mags and those that run 315W CMH lights are also non emitters, and they have the advantage of being very efficient.
@Revolution Micro has just come out with a LFSW ballast for DE lamps, I'm testing it now to see how it works.
SmokyLungs
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Im looking for 1000w though
SmokyLungs
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I have 2 400ws in my room closet one I power one pro dimmable haven't had no problems with my WiFi or neighbors I just wanna up to 1000 for better yields than coverage
SmokyLungs
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so if I buy two of these it will be as good or better than a 1000w HPS and cost half then the hps to run?
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horribleherk
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I haven't deliberately tested it just lived in a duplex & everyone had Comcast but as I'm a legal grower I never gave it much thought I have read numerous threads about digital ballasts causing problems but lately all that seems to have eased up in the past I've always had magnetic ballast to be honest I can't really tell any difference
ttystikk
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Cheap Chinese ballasts will screw everything up.
ttystikk
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Why not try one of the lights that manufacturers are advertising here on RIU? Northern, Tasty, Johnson, Pacific. ..
SmokyLungs
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Well you haven't even answered my question so why would I wanna try them yet I'm a bit skeptical to the truth behind LEDs how Can they run double the watts but consume only half
SmokyLungs
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And this is like the 3rd time u mention COB LEDs so that's what I searched for are the ones being advertised better?
ttystikk
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caumop
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If you are considering going LED, you need to do a little research first. Those lights are not too bad, but there are better. Consider (and the better route) making your own DIY LED light using the Cree CXB 3590's.
First, go to youtube and look up growmau5. He has a 7 part series (about 12 minutes per video) on DIY LED lights. Watch all seven. A sort of DIY LEDs for dummies. It will teach you about LEDs and how to build it and what you need.
Second, go to the indoor grow on this forum and go to the LED and other lighting sub forum. There are many people that has made their own. There is a lot of great info there.
More up to date info, especially about heatsinks.
Building your own is very easy and is the only way to go. Go watch growmau5 and good luck.
ttystikk
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I mentioned several alternatives. I didn't respond earlier because you weren't specific.
The revolution micro DE unit is in the 1000W class.