what r the best Ballast out on the market ???

m4s73r

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how cheap are they? I get 1k hortilux for 58 bucks
You can find that price on Amazon. Just be warned, a lot of reviewers have reported receiving used bulbs.
OP,
I use Solis Tek I also use Ushio OptiBlue in my 600. Getting ready to buy 2 1k ballasts. Ill be using the 1k Ushio OptiRed bulbs as well. I may got a red and blue in bloom. Havent decided yet.
 

OneHitDone

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2ANONYMOUS

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Those badboys must be pulling 1300+W from the wall?

What kind of area are you covering with them?
5 x 5 area
Tellin you best bang for the buck and to top it off its a smart ballast and 160,000 lumens its going to produce :) compared to Hordilux 130,000 inital strt up i comparison

You can even get the 600 watt unit which you can bump up to 660 watts

put a NCCS light controller and you got the ultimate light system on the market and to top it ll off its 20 percent cheaper then Gavita
 

MrStickyScissors

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You can find that price on Amazon. Just be warned, a lot of reviewers have reported receiving used bulbs.
OP,
I use Solis Tek I also use Ushio OptiBlue in my 600. Getting ready to buy 2 1k ballasts. Ill be using the 1k Ushio OptiRed bulbs as well. I may got a red and blue in bloom. Havent decided yet.
I get them brand new from my local hydro store
 

pratzman

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So , I wood like to up grade my ballast. I have a 600watt ipower Digital dimmable HPS MH Ballast. been in use for about a year now.
What are some of the better brand name ballast on the market that have more power then the ipower ?

I heard of these names before
,Maxtra,
Hydrofarm

dont know anything about these name
VIVOSUN
Nanolux
Hydrobay
QUANTUM
TOP VIVOSUN
LUMATEK
INTELSUN
Oracle
Solis Tek
Digilume
Xtrasun
Phantom
Apollo
GLOBAL GREENHOUSE

just looking for a better ballast than the ipower.
Thanks for any info.
I use Apollo Horticulture brand. Nice equipment and a great price...an outfit called "lowballer" on ebay has a 600 watt package that includes a dimabable digital ballast, MH and HPS bulbs, descent socket and reflector hood, hangers, along with a timer for: $135.00. that includes shipping...all brand new.
 

Frazer

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5 x 5 area
Tellin you best bang for the buck and to top it off its a smart ballast and 160,000 lumens its going to produce :) compared to Hordilux 130,000 inital strt up i comparison

You can even get the 600 watt unit which you can bump up to 660 watts

put a NCCS light controller and you got the ultimate light system on the market and to top it ll off its 20 percent cheaper then Gavita
That NCCS from Nanolux is awesome! For under $100 you can control just about everything. They said they're expanding it too!
 

since1991

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I do not understand why people looking or a new ballast still fucks with out dated tech
been pulling 3.5 pounds per with my Nanolux and there out performing my Gravitas,, i think i am going to unload al Gav's on ebay and purchase 8 more of these

http://247garden.com/nanolux-1215-watt-double-ended-fixture-ballast-and-hps-de-grow-light-combo.html
I agree mostly. Double ended hps are really state of the art efficiency in Hid lighting. The old school single endeds still have thier place. Personal use crops and noob growers with limited budgets (hey we all been there) mostly use tents with just one or two lamps. And depending on where you live in alot of situations you might not really need air conditioning. Especially if you use air cooled hoods with insulated ducting with the rite fans and proper ventilation. Largely depends on your areas climate. With hot ass double ended hps its a pretty much a given that you need air conditioning. Preferably mini split style to maximize the room with co2. And all that shit gets pricey to buy...pricey to run.
 

ttystikk

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All that COB stuff is greek to me but that might be changing soon. If the claims are legit iam goi g to start looking into the latest in led technology. Sounds very interesting.
You are where I was 6 months ago. Since then I've ordered 51 modules and taken delivery of just over half of them. The ones that are shining on plants right now are causing their growth to exceed all my expectations.

The rest will be up and running asap!
 

2ANONYMOUS

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Have you figured out a way to run cobs vertical?
well i am waiting on my 120 cob order and talking to other suppliers as i am putting up 4 full sized green houses and thinking of adding them into the equation but how i am building mine is genius i mean here would not be hard to stand them up and go vertical now as for running passive round heat sinks i am also making my units reversed air cooled meaning only top of unit where drivers are and heat sinks will be inside havoc and exhaust fan will be pulling cool air on them
horizontal grower here but here is rough drawings of cooling heat sinks and drivers :) IMG2915.jpg IMG2931.jpg
 

swagslayer420

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I do not understand why people looking or a new ballast still fucks with out dated tech
been pulling 3.5 pounds per with my Nanolux and there out performing my Gravitas,, i think i am going to unload al Gav's on ebay and purchase 8 more of these

http://247garden.com/nanolux-1215-watt-double-ended-fixture-ballast-and-hps-de-grow-light-combo.html
Yea seen a few in local hydro store selling $509 a piece, pulling 1200w and dude said they pulling 3lbs off one light.
liked how flat the reflectors are gives you more height clearance. Nanolux, solis tek and Galaxy grow amp ballast are my favorites
 

SPLFreak808

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