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Mfincher3526

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Kid Kannabi5 said:
Did u have to change the fuse? Or did it just magically work again after a timeout? What did tek support say? Either way im glad it ignited. Some electronic ballasts have a hard time with m.h. bulbs. Hordilux even makes a special m.h. bulb for electronic ballasts. It's working though. That's the most important thing here.
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Fuse was ok, but after some research online I read that if you notice the bulbs taking longer to fire/heat up than normal than it can be a problem with the ballast...cuz when I turned it on I know something just wasn't normal.. The way it turned the core of the cmh bulb burnt black when it first kicked on.. Just somethings not right.. Still waiting on support, all I got so far was send them info on serial numbers n order numbers which I did.. Honestly if they're not quick about it I'm gonna end up just doing a return thru Amazon cuz I can untill Oct 18th..and then just upgrade to a nanolux which is what I was going to go with first but was more expensive... Im just so damn upset about having a problem with the light lol
 
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Kid Kannabi5

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Mfincher3526 said:
Fuse was ok, but after some research online I read that if you notice the bulbs taking longer to fire/heat up than normal than it can be a problem with the ballast...cuz when I turned it on I know something just wasn't normal.. The way it turned the core of the cmh bulb burnt black when it first kicked on.. Just somethings not right.. Still waiting on support, all I got so far was send them info on serial numbers n order numbers which I did.. Honestly if they're not quick about it I'm gonna end up just doing a return thru Amazon cuz I can untill Oct 18th..and then just upgrade to a nanolux which is what I was going to go with first but was more expensive... Im just so damn upset about having a problem with the light lol
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Like I said metal halide bulbs notoriously fuck up electronic ballasts. Idk the science behind it but I know they make special mh bulbs just for electronic ballasts. Maybe it's a marketing ploy, but I have noticed issues running my in electronic ballasts. The verdicts still out unfortunately. Happy growing
 
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So great news... Vivosun decided to just issue a refund so I could order a new one.. But now.. Do I order another vivosun or go for something else like the nanolux hmmm and.. They didn't say anything about sending the messed up unit back.. Well, the one I think is messed up but not positive.. So now I'll have 2 620w cmh.. As long as. The 1sy vivosun decides to keep working lmao
 
Kid Kannabi5

Kid Kannabi5

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Mfincher3526 said:
So great news... Vivosun decided to just issue a refund so I could order a new one.. But now.. Do I order another vivosun or go for something else like the nanolux hmmm and.. They didn't say anything about sending the messed up unit back.. Well, the one I think is messed up but not positive.. So now I'll have 2 620w cmh.. As long as. The 1sy vivosun decides to keep working lmao
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That's great news man. That's a good company then.
 
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Mfincher3526

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Kid Kannabi5 said:
That's great news man. That's a good company then.
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Ya I'm pretty happy with their customer service.. Still sketched about the light a little.. Refund already came thru so I'm deciding today.. Do I go with another vivosun, or go with the nanolux or even another company.. Growers choice.. Sun system.. Few others out there too...im leaning towards the nanolux cuz the ballast is mounted horizontal which allows me to bring thr entire light closer to the top of the tent... The vivosun ballast is mounted vertical so there's a good 6-10 inches I lose just cuz of that... So hmmmm mm hmmm hmmm... Rither one vivosun or nanolux gets free 2 day shipping with prime so I'll be up n running again soon but hmmmmm
 
Kid Kannabi5

Kid Kannabi5

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Mfincher3526 said:
Ya I'm pretty happy with their customer service.. Still sketched about the light a little.. Refund already came thru so I'm deciding today.. Do I go with another vivosun, or go with the nanolux or even another company.. Growers choice.. Sun system.. Few others out there too...im leaning towards the nanolux cuz the ballast is mounted horizontal which allows me to bring thr entire light closer to the top of the tent... The vivosun ballast is mounted vertical so there's a good 6-10 inches I lose just cuz of that... So hmmmm mm hmmm hmmm... Rither one vivosun or nanolux gets free 2 day shipping with prime so I'll be up n running again soon but hmmmmm
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Oohhhh. The ballasts are mounted to the lamp ok. Seen em. Never used em. Yeah, horizontal sounds good for precious vertical room. Plus it will match the other right? That's the way I'd go given the choices
 
DuckW419

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SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe said:
Hey Duck, I'm not sure what your budget is? 40 bucks is a start though lol. I've listed what I've bought and its posted on a thread with prices and where I bought the items. Welcome to RIU! If you're searching for something specific use that search button. If you're not able to find what you're looking for then ask around, lots of very smart helpful people here. Good luck and happy growing!
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Morning MassHole, kinda reminds me of what the wife calls me in the morning. Just a little different though. Thank you for the warm welcome and the advice. I am not quite used to these forums yet. I am becoming more familiar every day though and have the foresight to see how incredibly helpful they can be
 
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SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe

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DuckW419 said:
Morning MassHole, kinda reminds me of what the wife calls me in the morning. Just a little different though. Thank you for the warm welcome and the advice. I am not quite used to these forums yet. I am becoming more familiar every day though and have the foresight to see how incredibly helpful they can be
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I'm not married and yet I hear the same. I just tell her I'm really a prick! No, I'm actually a really kind person unless you get me going. I made the name as it's a running joke with some people I've worked with out of state. You're very welcome, happy to have you here along with the rest of us! It takes a bit getting used too but once you work out the kinks and get familiar with how things work here it's a breeze. My advice would be to use the search option. if you can not find what your looking for then just ask. I'm sure people will understand you're new and not tell you to just look for it. Lots of happy, helpful folks around. With the wealth of knowledge I'm surprised no one charges for their advice or info. If there is anything I can help you with let me know. If I can help you I will, if not I'll try and get you there. Shit it could be a learning experience for both of us. When I first got here I had no clue and didnt want to just jump in but I did and I've talked to some really great people. Ive also made a few internet friends that have been very supportive and helpful. I think you're really going to like the community.
 
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SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe

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SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe said:
I'm not married and yet I hear the same. I just tell her I'm really a prick! No, I'm actually a really kind person unless you get me going. I made the name as it's a running joke with some people I've worked with out of state. You're very welcome, happy to have you here along with the rest of us! It takes a bit getting used too but once you work out the kinks and get familiar with how things work here it's a breeze. My advice would be to use the search option. if you can not find what your looking for then just ask. I'm sure people will understand you're new and not tell you to just look for it. Lots of happy, helpful folks around. With the wealth of knowledge I'm surprised no one charges for their advice or info. If there is anything I can help you with let me know. If I can help you I will, if not I'll try and get you there. Shit it could be a learning experience for both of us. When I first got here I had no clue and didnt want to just jump in but I did and I've talked to some really great people. Ive also made a few internet friends that have been very supportive and helpful. I think you're really going to like the community.
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Good luck and again dont hesitate to ask any questions you have.
 
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SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe

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Mfincher3526 said:
Ya I'm pretty happy with their customer service.. Still sketched about the light a little.. Refund already came thru so I'm deciding today.. Do I go with another vivosun, or go with the nanolux or even another company.. Growers choice.. Sun system.. Few others out there too...im leaning towards the nanolux cuz the ballast is mounted horizontal which allows me to bring thr entire light closer to the top of the tent... The vivosun ballast is mounted vertical so there's a good 6-10 inches I lose just cuz of that... So hmmmm mm hmmm hmmm... Rither one vivosun or nanolux gets free 2 day shipping with prime so I'll be up n running again soon but hmmmmm
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I'm also new here as well but I'll tell you this. Stay away from any Ebay or amazon light. When I first started buying my gear I bought a hid from amazon. They sent me a broken unit with missing parts. They sent replacement parts and those were used. It all sounded good in the reviews and what not but I quickly found out fast that there are better options. I was going to keep the unit but soon I became afraid of it causing a fire or the bulbs exploding etc. The 3 year warranty on the ballast sounded nice and so did the 1 year on the hood and bulbs till I did a little more digging and found out they honor nothing unless it's within the first 30 days. After that return window is closed you're screwed! I was fortunate enough to get a full refund so others not so much. I'll say this, things might be a little more expensive out side or Ebay or amazon but in the end it is worth it to spend a little extra. I've noticed that just about every company will lie just to get your money especially if you're new and dont know much! They are well aware of this and take advantage of people. I dont know you but that does not mean I dont care. You're a human as well and if I can help you avoid a mistake then I will! Check out gardendistribution.com that is where I got my tent and inline fans. They dont carry everything but what the do have they mark them at very low prices. I was skeptical at first but I've ordered 3 things from them on 2 separate occasions now. They are in cali and I'm on the east coast. The first purchase was my tent. I ordered it on a Thursday it was at my door step the following Thursday. The next 2 items where ordered on a Friday they were at the house the following Friday. Not bad for free shipping either. They let you return items with no hassle within 30 days. The person who owns the site is very helpful and want you to be happy with your purchase. Not all is lost when it comes to reputable sites. And welcome to riu.
 
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Thanks I'll remember to keep that in mind. My whole thing is being a prime member the free 2 day shipping on basically everything is just so appealing.. Everything ive ordered has come thru prime its been so nice receiving stuff in a cpl days. I did order a new nanolux 630w cmh thru Amazon simply because it'll be here tomorrow from ordering yesterday. But I can see if I do have any more problems I plan on just going yo my local hydro shop that's 1hr and a half away cuz I know for a fact they have a few cmh brands to choose from and thrn I've got someone to deal with directly except for the drive. Thanks for the warm welcome! Can't wait to post some pics of these lil seedlings under the cmh in a few more days!
 
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SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe

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Mfincher3526 said:
Thanks I'll remember to keep that in mind. My whole thing is being a prime member the free 2 day shipping on basically everything is just so appealing.. Everything ive ordered has come thru prime its been so nice receiving stuff in a cpl days. I did order a new nanolux 630w cmh thru Amazon simply because it'll be here tomorrow from ordering yesterday. But I can see if I do have any more problems I plan on just going yo my local hydro shop that's 1hr and a half away cuz I know for a fact they have a few cmh brands to choose from and thrn I've got someone to deal with directly except for the drive. Thanks for the warm welcome! Can't wait to post some pics of these lil seedlings under the cmh in a few more days!
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That's what got me until I realized everything I bought was junk. I have a post on my set up, which I need to edit now. The only things I kept from amazon was the duct and the fabric pots. Everything else was sent back. Ppm, tds, carbon filter, digital Thermometer for the fan, it was all junk. The probe on the tds broken, the ppm would not calibrate. I burned one and blew the smoke in the tent. The carbon filter left the smoke stagnant floating in the air after 2 hours of run time and it still smelled to boot. Do what ever works for you man. I will never purchase equipment from them again. Ide rather drive 4 hours and spend the extra money. I had a specific budget and I did very well on it. After that mess I decided that I'm going to spend the money on quality products that will last. It's cheaper upfront but down the road you will save you self time, money and aggravation! You're better off driving to the hydro shop. Make sure you check reviews there as well. The kid who sold me the box of nutes opened the box made pretend he checked the dates and said I was all set. I got home called roots organics and they said other wise plus he shorted me 2 bottles and a bunch of dry nutes. I went right back there and he switched it out for me. I knew what he was doing but I wanted my way so I played dumb. Better then fighting over a return. He made up for it but I'll never go there again. You're welcome, I know you're excited about getting up and going but just watch yo self homie.
 
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Mfincher3526 said:
So great news... Vivosun decided to just issue a refund so I could order a new one.. But now.. Do I order another vivosun or go for something else like the nanolux hmmm and.. They didn't say anything about sending the messed up unit back.. Well, the one I think is messed up but not positive.. So now I'll have 2 620w cmh.. As long as. The 1sy vivosun decides to keep working lmao
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Check out our 315W CMH light and see the difference :-)
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Ready to harvest or wait 1 more week? I think 1 more week, the night temps dipping to the 50s last week or so and I think it slowed maturation but all next week upper 70s and low 60s at night. All options welcomed, and criticisms. I do have a pocket microscope but it's still hard to see the trichs, even as big as they are I cant seem to focus in on a good bunch of them. 60x to 100x scope.
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GingerGirlWithGreen

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Hi!
I'll just jump in I suppose.
I've been a rec smoker for 9 years. 4 months ago I sustained blunt force trauma to my head when I was picked up, flipped upside down, and thrown from 5 feet up onto my head on the concrete.
I have developed a list longer than I could have ever imagined of life altering symptoms, cognitive and physical. It's called Post Concussion Syndrome. I hate the term.
Anyhow, flower was not cutting it any longer (nerve pain, sleep issues, headaches, and seizures.)
I've found SO much relief in concentrates and taking a 20mg THC//250mg CBD capsule daily.
My perspective and feelings have changed so much now that I can't just enjoy it. I need it to feel even remotely okay.
That's my story and that's why I'm here. I often have questions and no one to ask!
 
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