Having ballest problems

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by igotagun, Dec 4, 2010.

  1. #1 igotagun, Dec 4, 2010
    Ok I baught one of those cheap digitel ballest off ebay 400w and three times now the light fail to come on at the right timme the light on the timer indicate's that power is there but nothing so if i unplug it for 5 minutes then plug it back in light come's on

    also if i unplug the light then replug it in it wont come back on unless i let it sit for a few minutes first

    so is this the curse of trying to save money lol should i just splurge for a ballest with a brand name?

    Thanks
     
  2. #2 DrTrichome, Dec 4, 2010
  3. #3 Kush Killa, Dec 4, 2010

    What up homeboy, check out my setup.What u think? Good investment or Bust?




    IndoorGrowSource Items
    1 Perma Duct - 6" x 25' @ $23.11 = $23.11
    1 Active Air 6 inch In-Line Fan - 400 CFM @ $102.24 = $102.24
    1 TMP-1 Cooling Thermostat @ $48.20 = $48.20
    1 Hanna Primo TDS Tester @ $16.36 = $16.36
    1 Hanna pHep 1 pH Pen @ $43.38 = $43.38
    1 Germination Station w/ Heat Mat , tray , 72 cell pack, 2" dome @ $26.97 = $26.97
    1 Hortilux Super HPS Enhanced Spectrum Bulb 600W @ $101.28 = $101.28
    1 600W HPS Bulb - 92,000 Lumens @ $57.85 = $57.85
    1 SunRise Reflector Hanger Yo-Yo @ $14.43 = $14.43
    1 Dual Outlet Digital Timer - 7 Day @ $15.39 = $15.39
    1 FloraMicro 1 quart @ $11.95 = $11.95
    1 pH Down Quart @ $8.95 = $8.95
    1 pH Up - Quart @ $8.95 = $8.95
    1 FloraBloom 1 quart @ $10.95 = $10.95
    1 FloraGro 1 quart @ $10.95 = $10.95
    1 Xtrasun 6" White Reflector - Air Coolable @ $86.80 = $86.80
    1 Hydrofarm Lighthouse 4x4 Indoor Greenhouse @ $183.30 = $183.30
    1 Lumatek 600W 120/240v HPS/MH E-Ballast @ $173.65 = $173.65
    1 240v Power Cord for Lumatek & Xtrasun - 8ft @ $6.71 = $6.71

    Sub-Total: $951.42

    Shipping: $88.59 (UPS Ground)



    Sales Tax: $0.00

    IndoorGrowSource Total: $1,040.01
     
  4. #4 DrTrichome, Dec 4, 2010
    Hell yeah that was a killer deal man and a great setup! You are going to be stoked too. Those guys are pretty cool over at indoorgrowsource.com huh? Are you planning on growing in soil or going for hydro?
     
  5. #5 igotagun, Dec 4, 2010
  6. #6 DrTrichome, Dec 4, 2010
    I would suggest a 600W dimmable ballast instead. These give you 3 power options that can be run from one 600W bulb rather than two options that would require another bulb to operate such as on the nextgen 400/600.
     
  7. #7 Kush Killa, Dec 5, 2010
    Hell yeah they were always there to answer all my questions really quick. I am gonna go with soil, I will be using FFOF. Any Tips/recomendations? Can I get good results with this setup? What is the most plants I can fit in here? I plan to grow in 3 gallon pots.
     
  8. #8 DrTrichome, Dec 5, 2010
    I don't mean to jack this thread, sorry dude, but I would put anywhere from 4-9 plants in there, depending on the characteristics of the strain. If they grow very bushy and wide, then fewer, if they grow tall and narrow, then more can fit.
     
  9. #9 tplat, Dec 5, 2010
    When purchasing Yo-Yo light hangars make sure you get a pair that can handle the weight of your hood. My light hood weighs 28lbs so the cheaper Yo-Yo`s would not be enough since they were rated at 25lbs for the pair then your also adding a little bit of more weight when you attatch ducting to your hood.
     
  10. #10 igotagun, Dec 5, 2010
    thank's for the help
     

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