Clutchcargo_1
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I've got 3 grows on my 600W Xtrasun HPS and MH bulbs and it might be time to change them out. Is about 3-4 grows the lifespan of bulbs? Bought them at the local grow store for $60 each. Sadly my 2 local stores in the Boston area closed; I guess it's hard to compete with Amazon or maybe the market is just that thin... dunno.
On Amazon, I'm seeing a big price difference on bulbs. For example, Vivosun HPS at the bottom or the price range ~$15/bulb vs. the other end of the spectrum (see what I did there) Eye Hortilux at about $100/bulb. I don't know if it makes a difference but I have an air cooled fixture with an Xtrasun 600W electronic ballast; will all bulbs fire with this ballast? Is the extra cost of Eye Hortilux or Ushio worth it?
Edit, one more question... For veg, I was using a 10000K bulb. Would a 4200K be a better choice?
Any suggestions are hugely appreciated.
On Amazon, I'm seeing a big price difference on bulbs. For example, Vivosun HPS at the bottom or the price range ~$15/bulb vs. the other end of the spectrum (see what I did there) Eye Hortilux at about $100/bulb. I don't know if it makes a difference but I have an air cooled fixture with an Xtrasun 600W electronic ballast; will all bulbs fire with this ballast? Is the extra cost of Eye Hortilux or Ushio worth it?
Edit, one more question... For veg, I was using a 10000K bulb. Would a 4200K be a better choice?
Any suggestions are hugely appreciated.
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