Digital Greenhouse 600W Balast Problem

Long story short,
I have a brand new Digital Greenhouse, 600W Digital Electronic Balast, however when I plug it in, it doesn't fire up. The fan doesn't even turn on.

Can anybody chime in as to what the problem might be? Did I get a bad ballast from HTG Supply?

Thanks.

Turns out HTG Supply is going to send me a new Ballast.

Oh well, hopefully the new one works.

Anyone else have problems with these?

ive had my share of problems with htg...i dont use them anymore...

Been hearing alot of issues with htg lately.TMake sure they send you the upgraded bulbs too as the ones they were sending werent compatible with digital ballast saw lotta posts about bulbs burning out fast and having to get new ones sent from htg. I dont use them as he never answers emails or if he does its weeks or months later. I get my digital 600 watt switchable ballast from Maryland Hydroponics for $119 actual I got mine for $115 from them on ebay.Never had an issue with them and they repsond the same day.

working with tony....you gotta call him. he's attached to the phone more than a computer.

yeah, he is. and besides, you can get a bad ballast from anywhere. the fact that he replaces things that go bad should be good enough reason to stick with him.

Ahh well I have no complaints from HTG what-so-ever.

They sent me the $30 upgraded ARGOMAX HPS bulb, and the GrowBright MH Conversion (yeah its not the best, but 1 year warranty is fine for me).

Tony (I'm assuming hes the one I talked to), took my info and shipped a replacement to me today, and I just pack the old one up and send it back.

Neither bulb worked in the ballast and the ballast didn't kick on / hum when I turned I plugged it in, so we'll just have to use the fluro's for a few more days .

i have two and the ballast stays very cool ull be happy with it, weird it didnt work tho cool ur getin another, good luck brotha

Ive heard of a few problems with defective stuff from HTG, i had a defective bulb.. tony answers the phone immediately every time you call and sends you replacements no questions asked.

titleistbudz said:

Long story short,
I have a brand new Digital Greenhouse, 600W Digital Electronic Balast, however when I plug it in, it doesn't fire up. The fan doesn't even turn on.

Can anybody chime in as to what the problem might be? Did I get a bad ballast from HTG Supply?

Thanks.

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lol 299 for everthing....... or something like that.

did you expect better, his bulbs fail so fast some fire one day and never refire.

first check fuse or powersupply, second get ready to ship.
When you call him tell him to email fdd on his broken one also

budsmoker, you recommend lumatek ?

Its like 199, I gotta go for this deal because I cant put out 500 bucks on lumitek ballasts when its my first grow, thats like my whole budget. I feel alot more comfortable knowing that HTG is so good with replacing parts then paying more for something "betteR" without that kind of assurance. I just wish HTG wasnt in PA so I didnt get boned on internet taxes.

Htg is charging taxes for internet sales?? that sucks as unless your in PA you dont have to pay his taxes just if its an instate sale.

So, has HTG (Tony) got things straightened out with this 199$ 600W digital HPs system?
Gonna buy 2 tomorrow, so warn me if there's a wiser, in that ballpark, purchase to be made.
Thanks.

i bought the same light setup from htg supply as you did.. mine works perfectly.. very fast shipping and very good quality

Thanks, Boot . . . how you handling the heat part from these lights?

Last week I got a 400W HPS kit from HTG Supply with a magnetic ballast and a reflector and it works perfectly. All for $130. No problems so far haha.

FilthyFletch said:

Been hearing alot of issues with htg lately.TMake sure they send you the upgraded bulbs too as the ones they were sending werent compatible with digital ballast saw lotta posts about bulbs burning out fast and having to get new ones sent from htg. I dont use them as he never answers emails or if he does its weeks or months later. I get my digital 600 watt switchable ballast from Maryland Hydroponics for $119 actual I got mine for $115 from them on ebay.Never had an issue with them and they repsond the same day.

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hey man, can u give me a link to the brand u got from them?

I just picked up the digital 1k with a cooltube from HTG. I will write a review after I finish a complete cycle with it to give it a fair shake.