cfls and ballasts

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by sachidananda, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. #1 sachidananda, Jan 9, 2013
    hey guys,

    i've got a pretty descent 250w mh/hps setup going, but i'm looking to add some cfls soon to boost my space.

    my question is this: i've seen a lot of growers use one of those bulb multipliers, where they can hook up like 3-5 bulbs in one spot. these are cool, but do i need a ballast for one of these?

    I'm thinking I'd like to have about 3-5 30-50ish watt cfls hooked up in one of these.

    thanks in advance
     
  2. #2 sachidananda, Jan 9, 2013
    ...bump
     
  3. #3 Thom Cruz, Jan 9, 2013
    No. I'm going to do the same when I'm flowering with my 250w. Going to add 5-6 23w CFL on a powerbar
     
  4. #4 sachidananda, Jan 9, 2013
    i'm thinkin' i might just add a 400w setup
     
  5. #5 sachidananda, Jan 16, 2013
    so, in other words, you can have 300 watts of cfls essentially in the same plug without a ballast?
     
  6. #6 bmeat, Jan 17, 2013
    the white housing that separates the bulb from the screw is a ballast because its a discharge bulb it needs a ballast
     
  7. #7 Vee, Jan 19, 2013
    add a 400w setup you are going there anyways lol
     

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