hey i jus bought a screw in HPS bulb (i forget the wattage) but it was around $30. do i need a balast for this or does it take a specific fixture for it to work?
you need the transformer the striking cap and a few other things including the proper ceramic socket for the bulb since some are different explore the world of do it yourself lcd projector building to get a safer than hydro grow site info on wiring them properly because you are fucking with some deadly explosions when it comes to sodium or halid lighting
Off topic, but I tripped out hard when i saw your signature, Stoend. I thought those were bugs on my monitor. HAHA.
^^ same here... and here is a site to help u out (linked to hps ballasts) http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/index.php?cPath=357_251
dont fuck around with that shit just get a complete system dude www.insidesun.com has the cheapest lights on the net