complex bulb question.. please help me..

twiztidserkilla · Apr 12, 2009

im trying to get this deal on a light / reflector / and ballast.. not sure on whut kind of ballast it is.. hps/mh.. but the lady sent me specs on the light bulb thats in it right now.. worded very compilicated... can sum tell me if this means, in newbie speak, that this bulb is a MH? here is the info she sent me and a pic of the bulb.. ur help is greatly appreciated...

"When it comes to finding very bright, highly efficient, high light quality, long life light bulbs for your office, production facility, warehouse, or other large buildings, most people choose M400 Sylvania metal halide light bulbs. The brand chosen most often is Sylvania Metalarc. Bulbs made by other manufacturers might be referred to as Multi-Vapor. While the technical term for the bulb is M400/U, they are simply referred to as 400 watt Metal Halide bulbs or 400 watt Metalarc bulbs. These high-octane bulbs really pack a punch and offer users a bright white light to work under."

thanks a-million...

T.H.Cammo · Apr 12, 2009

If you're having trouble understanding what they mean by "400 watt Metal Halide", then I really doubt that anyone here can help you very much. That's about as specific and simple as it gets!

MostlyCrazy · Apr 12, 2009

Here is what I found
M400/U - Metal Halide Bulbs

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Their Price: $20.16
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Item Number: 64490
Manufacturer: Sylvania Lighting
Manufacturer Part No: M400/U

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QuantityAmount1 to 5$15.866 to 11$15.2312 or more$14.75

Product Specifications - Quick Reference

Lamp Wattage:

400 Watts

Bulb Shape:

BT37

ANSI Ballast Type:

M59/S

Initial Lumens:
Mean Lumens:

36,000 (V)
23,500 (V)

Base Size:

E39 Mogul Base

Rated Life:

20,000 Hours (V)

Sounds to me like a 400 watt Metal halide. Will graw and area about 3'x3'. You'll need venting cause that will put out some heat if you are closet growing. Don't know what price you are paying but the plant world uses these guys alot. I have a 250watt HPS from this site for a 2'x3' grow area over a buppleponics hydro system.

http://www.htgsupply.com/growlightsubcategories.asp?categoryID=1

Hope it helps.

twiztidserkilla · Apr 12, 2009

thank you CRAZY... i believe that did help... with that info the lady sent me it never actually called that bulb a MH bulb... but apparently its a style of MH.. so im assuming that ballast will work... the people are sellin the bulb, vent, and ballast for 125... hell of a deal... as i know a MH bulb itself will go for around 80-120 bux... i am gonna get it and i have a brand new MH converted to HPS 400W hortilux bulb imma use to flower.. just didnt want to spend 100 bux on sumin i couldnt use.. Thanks CRAZY...

CAMMO... im new but not retarded... just wanted to make sure that was a MH bulb and Ballast so it would work wit my MH/HPS conversion bulb...

bigtomatofarmer · Apr 12, 2009

T.H.Cammo said:
If you're having trouble understanding what they mean by "400 watt Metal Halide", then I really doubt that anyone here can help you very much. That's about as specific and simple as it gets!

If youre just going to be a jerk then why even post? Smoke a joint man, relax :blsmoke:

twiztidserkilla said:
im trying to get this deal on a light / reflector / and ballast.. not sure on whut kind of ballast it is.. hps/mh.. but the lady sent me specs on the light bulb thats in it right now.. worded very compilicated... can sum tell me if this means, in newbie speak, that this bulb is a MH? here is the info she sent me and a pic of the bulb.. ur help is greatly appreciated...

"When it comes to finding very bright, highly efficient, high light quality, long life light bulbs for your office, production facility, warehouse, or other large buildings, most people choose M400 Sylvania metal halide light bulbs. The brand chosen most often is Sylvania Metalarc. Bulbs made by other manufacturers might be referred to as Multi-Vapor. While the technical term for the bulb is M400/U, they are simply referred to as 400 watt Metal Halide bulbs or 400 watt Metalarc bulbs. These high-octane bulbs really pack a punch and offer users a bright white light to work under."

thanks a-million...

Yeah man its a MH bulb. Looks like a pretty good deal. I use a 400 watt HPS for flower and I love the results. Good luck man and ignore the haters. :blsmoke:

twiztidserkilla · Apr 13, 2009

thanks tomato... there will always be haters.. haha thats there job... neways yes i have deals on like 5 different 400w hps hookups... all for under 100 a piece... gotta love craigslist!!!

1lastGodsend · Apr 13, 2009

Aww come on a little hazing never hurt any1. But yeah man MH is metal hallide. The same as hps is high pressure sodium. Real good bulbs man high recommended for good grows. Good luck.

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