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TLP; Bro, +karma for the pix. I have fiddled around with the ballast and here are the results: 1. Separated and relocated the ballast wire length 3 ft from the lamp and 3 ft from the outlet: nil 2. Extended the lamp to ballast @ 5 ft and ballast to wall @ 1 ft: nil 3. Separated from the...

I was thinking about getting a replacement bulb, but I'm now sure that this bulb is functioning. I did not think that Home Depot carried any HPS over 70w. I have checked at several different ones in my area and none of them had any. I'm glad I have Lowe's at least for on-hand bulb supply...

I don't understand exactly what you mean. :confused: Are you saying that a real agro grade light should cost $40? I asked a guy @ a local hydro shop and he said that with a bulb this wattage it wouldn't really matter. Also, I do have a local hydro store, but it's Labor Day weekend so it's...

Thanks Xochi, but I was too worried about hotspots so I re-did it. I've never seen a hotspot before, but I don't want my plants to burn up. :wink: What do you guys think? Excellent! I think that'll make it much easier next time. bongsmilieCheers!

Thanks Arrid. Man, your avatar is nuts.

Good luck Al! See ya soon.

the lastpirate; Not at all friend! I am looking for any help I can get. I'm sure the problem lies in my ignorance of HID lighting.When I first plugged it in and I saw nothing, I was also thought it was warming up. I let it warm up for 15 - 20 minutes. Still nothing. If I look at the bulb the...

I am covering one of my grow cab's wall with mylar, but I couldn't get it flush. To prevent flapping I tried stapling the center of the sheet. The result: Can I leave that as is or is that going to fuck up my plants? Thanks. Peace.

So I've been reading up to see if anyone else had a problem like mine. I couldn't find anything specific, but in one thread a guy mentioned that a DIY couldn't be fired up beyond 3 - 5 ft depending on cable size. I can't test it yet as I stupidly positioned it where I need two people to take it...

comercial; bro, i know you made this post a while ago, but i want to thank you. i think you just solved my problem. cheersbongsmilie

I really need your expertise here guys. I bought this ballast (250 Watt High Pressure Sodium Ballast - 120, 208, 240 & 277 Volt - Sola # E-971-W-SO250 Light Bulb) and bulb (250 Watt - High Pressure Sodium - 2100K - Clear - LU250/ECO - Sylvania #67578 Light Bulb) about a month ago. I was going...