Need HELP...im getting frustrated...!!!

Dont you have to do the research yourself so you can get EXACTLY what you need at the cheapest price depending on where you live, shipping, the way your purchasing it, ect?

 

one word for you


ebay

 

Yeah I agree with bobmarley, check ebayyyy. Just be sure to look at the seller reputations and feedback(can tell about the product quality). There are several big hydroponics/lighting stores on ebaystores, so check it out!

 

No one will be able to beat this $49 cool-tube. I cant find anything even close to that price. The ballast with that kit is within a few bucks of being the lowest I have seen. Chime in if you can beat this deal. I love to save money.
http://californiahydro.stores.yahoo.net/cosy3.html

Peace,R.

 

i just ordered 2 of those tubes! i talked to a guy that already got his. he said they're very good quality. that's also a very good deal for the lumatek ballast/hood/bulb combo. i have a 400 and it works great!

 

Lets compare the best of Ebay and this Maryland Hydroponics Yahoo store. I had to add a MH bulb to the cart at Maryland Hydroponics because it only came with a HPS Hortilux 400 bulb and the Ebay came with both in the package.

Maryland Hydroponics Shopping Cart ​

<TABLE class=ys_basket><THEAD><TR class=ys_head><TH class=l colSpan=10></TH></TR><TR><TH class="ys_first l">Item</TH><TH class=l align=left>Options</TH><TH>Unit Price</TH><TH>Qty.</TH><TH class=ys_last>Cost</TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=ys_evenRow><TD class="ys_first ys_items"> Lumatek System</TD><TD class=ys_options align=left>

• Wattage : 400/120 With 15' RF Shielded Output Cord
• Reflector : 19 Inch Cool Tube Internal Reflector 6 Inch Diameter
• Bulb : Hortilux 400
• Timer : 1725 Watt Dual Output
• Warranty : 5 YEAR

</TD><TD class=ys_unitPrice>$276.01</TD><TD class=ys_quantity align=middle>1</TD><TD class="ys_last ys_cost">$276.01</TD></TR><TR class=ys_oddRow><TD class="ys_first ys_items"> Universal Metal Halide</TD><TD class=ys_options align=left>

• Wattage : 400 14K T-15

</TD><TD class=ys_unitPrice>$13.00</TD><TD class=ys_quantity align=middle>1</TD><TD class="ys_last ys_cost">$13.00</TD></TR><TR class=ys_updateQty><TD class=ys_first colSpan=2></TD><TD class=r colSpan=2></TD><TD class=ysco_last></TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ys_evenRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Subtotal: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$289.01</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ysco_oddRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Shipping: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$28.08</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ys_evenRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Tax: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$0.00</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ys_lastRow ysco_oddRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Total: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$317.09</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
This is the cool-tube it comes with







<HR color=#000000 SIZE=4> Here is the deal of the day on Ebay




<TABLE class=ys_basket><THEAD><TR class=ys_head><TH class=l colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR><TH class="ys_first l">Item</TH><TH class=l align=left>Options</TH><TH>Unit Price</TH><TH>Qty.</TH><TH class=ys_last>Cost</TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=ys_evenRow><TD class="ys_first ys_items"><DL><DT><DT>Digital GreenHouse<DT>400W Ballast Package</DT></DL>




</TD><TD class=ys_options align=left>

• Wattage : 400/120 With 10' Heavy Duty Output Cord
• Reflector : 6" Inline Air Coolable Reflector
• Bulb : 400W HPS GroBright, 400W MH AgroMax
• Timer : 1725 Watt Dual Output
• Warranty : 2 YEAR

</TD><TD class=ys_unitPrice>$369.95</TD><TD class=ys_quantity align=middle>1</TD><TD class="ys_last ys_cost">$369.95</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ys_evenRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Subtotal: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$369.95</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ysco_oddRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Shipping: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$49.00</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ys_evenRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Tax: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$0.00</TD></TR><TR class="ys_orderLine ys_lastRow ysco_oddRow"><TD class=ys_first align=right colSpan=4>Total: </TD><TD class="ys_last r">$418.95</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


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The Ebay package came with a ton of information on its components. It also came with a better set of bulbs.

The Yahoo store (Maryland Hydroponics) had a messed up web page. Lots of missing/broken links. That is the worst I can say about that site. It all gets better after you get past the bad web page. The cart works and they will ship your stuff (I know this because I now own 2 of them $49 Kool-Tubes).

With the $101.86 you save buying at Yahoo, you can go buy better bulbs and now you have a back-up set. Another problem (besides price) with Ebay is the ballast's un-shielded output cord. If you buy that package you and your neighbor might not like what it does to your TV.

I still have to give the best value to Yahoo hands down. Yet I still look for a better deal always! Chime in if you know one.

Peace,R.

 

nice work there rumple4. there was a lumatek system (400) there that was less that was on the same page. just do kool tube search. he prob. shouldn't get a kool tube. unless he want's to spend a little more on an in-line fan.

 

Huh? On Ebay? This thread started with zoomatl asking for advice on finding the best deal on:

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Cap'n Froogle here did some price searches for just this type of system and came up with that Kool-tube deal.

If you have a better deal, please post the link.
Peace, R

 

no you had it right. it was on the same page at maryland hydro unred system. sscool!

 

Some pictures of the "Super Sun 2" by Sun Systems. Sells for about $180 bucks plus what ever to ship.



I see lots of knock-offs for a few bucks less then the brand name item. Even that one on Ebay is close to this type of system.


You did say you need it for a square room that is 4'x4'. I think at 16" from the tops you will not get light to the whole space. You might want to consider one that has the correct angles to give light to your whole grow at less then two feet from the top of your plants.

If you like Sun Systems, I feel you would get better light coverage with the "Cool Sun" from Sun Systems. It retails for the same price ($180.00)


Myself, I'm sold on the tubes for light coverage.
Some pictures of my tube in a 2.5' x 4' grow.


I have gone nutz with the pictures, but its hard to argue with the results.


See if the guys at the hydro store have pictures of results

 

very nice rumple4. are you in a cabinet with your tubes? i like the 6" vented hoods. i really have to watch myself or i'll spend all my dough. who is the co. that makes that sealed hood? is that the one you posted with the wing nut bolts? again. nice nugs...

 

GrowBot, I put a link on the picture of the hood you liked. I also added a link to my closet grow and other information on my signature. Tons of pictures.

 

do you need a inlinefan if you get cool tube?

 

im assuming that is why they have the cool tube concept. so you pull the heat out of the tube instead of having to pull it out of the room. you arent gonna get that heat out by leaving the end open, now are you? gotta have some kind of suction