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gingerman · #1 (**permalink**) 01-04-2003, 01:47 PM

am i missing something? I have a 400W MH lamp which takes a 400W HPS bulb!! they both have the same "screw-in' fitting both mh and hps bulbs function normally in this unit it is a floor standing unit with the ballast contained within the cabinet. I have hung this from the ceiling with chains i am using MH for veg' and will use HPS for flowering .The plants are doing V well under MH. I am just wondering if the HPS is really going to function properly in the unit or just look like it is? any ideas? anyone else got one? thanx

Phyll · #2 (**permalink**) 01-04-2003, 02:54 PM

If it lights up, it lights up. Right?

bongsmoker25 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-04-2003, 03:47 PM

is the fixture designed to operate both. They dont usually
operate both. There are special HPS conversion bulbs that work in mh fixtures. I wouldn't put the wrong type of bulb in a fixture because they could be dangerous. If you are sure they are designed to work that way and its safe by all means go ahead and do it and may the weed be pleantyful. If you have even the slightest doubt dont do it you could be risking your life and the lives of whoever lives with you.

Number one rule in weed growing BE SAFE - NO amount of plants is worth your life or freedom

PEACE

sidious · #4 (**permalink**) 01-04-2003, 04:05 PM

you may find some info on it at.... www.insidesun.com ......peace out....Sid

vatoloco · #5 (**permalink**) 01-04-2003, 11:08 PM

If it's not a switchable ballast then the HPS bulb will burn out a lot faster than usual, plus it's not safe at all considering you don't have a remote ballast.

thatbud · #6 (**permalink**) 01-05-2003, 02:23 PM

works fine I bought one a few months ago, if your flowering you need to have hps in though

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#1 (permalink) 01-04-2003, 01:47 PM
gingerman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Old Blighty Posts: 30	lighting / ballast am i missing something? I have a 400W MH lamp which takes a 400W HPS bulb!! they both have the same "screw-in' fitting both mh and hps bulbs function normally in this unit it is a floor standing unit with the ballast contained within the cabinet. I have hung this from the ceiling with chains i am using MH for veg' and will use HPS for flowering .The plants are doing V well under MH. I am just wondering if the HPS is really going to function properly in the unit or just look like it is? any ideas? anyone else got one? thanx

#2 (permalink) 01-04-2003, 02:54 PM
Phyll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 174	If it lights up, it lights up. Right? __________________ ...Everything unknowable/Nothing unthinkable...

#3 (permalink) 01-04-2003, 03:47 PM
bongsmoker25 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 129	is the fixture designed to operate both. They dont usually operate both. There are special HPS conversion bulbs that work in mh fixtures. I wouldn't put the wrong type of bulb in a fixture because they could be dangerous. If you are sure they are designed to work that way and its safe by all means go ahead and do it and may the weed be pleantyful. If you have even the slightest doubt dont do it you could be risking your life and the lives of whoever lives with you. Number one rule in weed growing BE SAFE - NO amount of plants is worth your life or freedom PEACE __________________ Blaze that Grass

#4 (permalink) 01-04-2003, 04:05 PM
sidious Old School Stoner Join Date: May 2002 Location: ohhh wouldn't you like to know!! Posts: 7,155	you may find some info on it at.... www.insidesun.com ......peace out....Sid __________________ www.geocities.com/quickgrowguide/ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

#5 (permalink) 01-04-2003, 11:08 PM
vatoloco Old School Stoner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Canada: Amsterdam of North America Posts: 1,338	If it's not a switchable ballast then the HPS bulb will burn out a lot faster than usual, plus it's not safe at all considering you don't have a remote ballast. __________________ http://www.mafiadeath.com/r/68984.php

#6 (permalink) 01-05-2003, 02:23 PM
thatbud Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3	works fine I bought one a few months ago, if your flowering you need to have hps in though

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