Need advice form experienced bulb heads

Autopsy

Active Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #1

I have a 600w dimmable lumatek ballast, it's digital. I am in the market for a new bulb since my hortilux had died on my second grow.

I want a bulb that will last longer, aslo should I only buy bulbs that are for digital ballast?

Hello me RIU, I know you have the answers I seek, help me choose a bulb, please, I will be eternally greatful.... I'll even mow your lawn

 

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imbroken

Active Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #2

I ran hortilux bulbs but they don't survive too long w/ my lumatek on super lumens.. I'm now using lumatek's own 600w bulbs and they are holding up really well and production seems the same if not a tad better but let's not say that's only because of the light

 

Autopsy

Active Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #3

hehe, super lumens.... We must have the same ballast... We're ballast buddies. Yeah, been looking at the lumatek bulbs, they're a might cheaper than hortilux (eye)

Reckon how long you've been running that lumatek bulb? Care to take a guess?

 

Autopsy

Active Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #4

I assume an electronic ballast is the same thing as a digital ballast, anyone care to clarify? (I'm an idiot)

 

Bwpz

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #5

I am buying the C.A.P. 600w MH bulb ($40) and the C.A.P. 600w HPS bulb ($32ish). Not sure if they're the best or anything, but they seem like they'll get the job done.

 

woodydude

Active Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #6

I love my Sunmasters, dual spectrum so can be used for veg or flower and with my Lumatek Digi's (with superlumens & Switchable) they last around 6 months for £22 in the UK. I am not a fan of Hortilux but have never used the C.A.P bulbs. JMO W

 

del66666

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2011

• #7

i use sunmaster duals too, seem real good.

 

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imbroken

Active Member

• Jul 5, 2011

• #8

I've been running my lumatek's for almost 3 cycles now, about 6 months and I really haven't noticed much of a difference. I either need a lumen gauge or just replace them to be sure though. Also, two types of ballasts as I know of.. Magnetic and Digital.. Our lumateks are digital. Like I said I just went with the lumatek bulbs because they claim the same lumens and were recommended. I'd like some more input though