MMAFanatic
Active Member
HTG in Charlotte
Convert a common home security light into a remote ballast grow light
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BudWhyz
Active Member
Or theres's this: http://www.amazon.com/Sun-System-Watt-Reflector-Ballast/dp/B00269RWQI
PappaBear
New Member
Dom e a favor and break it down to its components.. Like piece by piece.. now take pictures. I would like to get a look inside that housing. You probably dont need it. AT ALL! lol
could you post pictures.. even if its the same post pictures.. break it down to bare components.. The insides is what we want lol.
keefbox420
Active Member
wierd
how long will it last?
how long will it last?
Weedasaurus
Well-Known Member
great link. although i wonder if it would save more energy if i had one ballast powering 2-100watt bulbs or 1 ballast for each.
BudWhyz
Active Member
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS THREAD.
While I thank and respect the OP for their efforts at assisting the DIY crowd, the first item on their list costs more than a fully assembled 150 watt HPS to begin with.
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-System-Watt-Reflector-Ballast/dp/B00269RWQI
$79.99 (US)
After shipping, you'd still pay less than you would with the OP's version.
While I thank and respect the OP for their efforts at assisting the DIY crowd, the first item on their list costs more than a fully assembled 150 watt HPS to begin with.
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-System-Watt-Reflector-Ballast/dp/B00269RWQI
$79.99 (US)
After shipping, you'd still pay less than you would with the OP's version.
amgprb
Well-Known Member
Good job with this DIY! I changed it up a bit, but used your general idea. I purchace a CFL security light at walmart for $22. 65 Watt 6500K. I bought 2 plastic junction boxes, 1 in place of your project box to house the starter for the CFL. All in all I have a great 60 (or 65 watt, i cant remember) Veg light for $30! Thanks OP