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I'd like to have as many options as possible. Im just a little skeptical with CMH as I heard the same things abou LED's and they fell short. But ya I would like to use CMH to veg and then HPS to flower, thats sounds pretty legit. So which type of ballast would I need for that? Can I get that...

Or should I just use HPS to veg and flower? Im a little confused. I would prefer to use MH for Veg and HPS for flower... how do I do that with that daystar system?

Like this ballast here says HPS/MH. So it switches right? Whats the deal with 120/240V? I just need a 400W ballast that can switch between MH for veg and HPS for bloom...

Ya Im confused by the ballast. I need one for MH to veg and then switch to HPS for flower, right? I have no idea which ballast is good for that or what the best way to go about doing this. I was an LED person, so the whole HPS/MH is still kind of new for me. If im throwing down 300, I want to...

What ballast should I get? Harvest Pro Elite Switchable? or just Harvest Pro Switchable? or Harvest Pro Elite HPS? I really have no idea. Being quiet and durable is my biggest concern for a ballast.

Ya that site seems pretty legit. I notice they have daystar package. Would this set up work for CMH? http://www.thehydrosource.com/Lighting_Packages/HPS_400_Watt/400w_HPS_Day_Star_6_Package

So a digital cant fire a CMH? What kind of ballast do you have? I def want something thats quiet.

No CFL's, no way. I think theyre ridiculous. HID all the way. I was initially looking at 250W, but figured Im gonna upgrade eventually so might as well just go with 400W and do it up. Ive messed with LEDs and realized, you got to buy good shit if you expect to have great buds. Two HIDS wont...

The only place close to me is HTG, but Im trying to avoid China. I really had my mind set on that daystar. Id like to get a digital ballast so I can minimize noise. I would get a 6in duct fact and blow it out of the cab. I think the fan is measure at 250cfm, and I have two axial fans for intake...

Thanks, that covers the heat question. What about matching up a ballast? And the whole electricity thing? The breaker should blow before anything crazy happens right? With a digital ballast, it shouldnt pull as much to warm up. Can you link me to some top of the line reflectors? Here is the...

Ya probably but you left out the cheap part. A 400W in 4.5 sq ft would be nice though, and I wouldn't have to upgrade down the road. If I were to go 400, I'd have three problems. First, pulling all that electricity though one outlet, 15A breaker. The only other thing on the circuit is a deep...

Wow is tough to get on Roll it up tonight.. Its only 4.5 square feet that Im lighting, so 400W would be a little overkill and would run up my electric bill. Im cheap and stubborn, what can I say? I think 250 is a happy medium. Anyway, Im having trouble finding an aircooled daystar thats...

Ya ya, that's exactly what I was looking at. I was initially looking at Euro Hood, or Easy Cool 6'. From HTG, everything would be like $220 including a duct fan. I was thinking I could get a better reflector hood though, but wasn't sure if I could mix and match.

250w hps looking at daystars. I want the best, any suggestions?

I know this is a newb question, but Ive only grown with LED's. Anyway, I'm looking for the best reflector money can buy. How do I know what lights are compatible with what reflector and what ballast? Someone help me out

The more I look at the Euro, the less I like it. The problem I have found is to be changing the light. With the Euro, it doesn't appear that the glass is hinged. For $10 more you could get the Easy Cool, with hinged glass. That's big perk to me. Seems like a better buy to go with the easy cool.

Ya 400w will work. SCROG it.

Here is a chart, someone provided to help me. See how high the Lumens are at 400w range? You going to have either a foot of dirt or water too, so factor that in. You might want to consider 2, 150w's. Also take into consideration lumen's per sq ft. Cant get the chart to show correctly... just go...

I have a similar set up. Ive got a cab that's roughly 1.5ft by 3ft, 5 ft tall. Im in the middle of switching to 250hps, the LEDS just weren't cutting it. Im def getting an air cooled hood. Right now my temps are at like 74-77. Thats with 2 150 cfm axial fans for intake, and 50 cfm for bathroom...

What do you think about this? Big Mike master marketing, once again. These reflectors are heavy, the smallest one is over 5lbs. They dont make them for the dimensions I need though so Im sticking with the Euro for now. Just thought I'd throw this out there...