I was looking at this site selling light systems, and I was wondering how important the different components of an HID lighting system are. Basically I'm looking for the most bang for my buck, so if it's worth spending the money then I have no problem with buying the higher end model.
1) Reflectors - is it worth $80 to get this instead of this? Is it even worth buying a reflector, or should I just make one out of mylar? Are the vents on these reflectors very beneficial?
2) Bulbs - I see on many sites that Hortilux is considered a high-end bulb. What's so much better about them, and is it worth spending $45 more on a Hortilux bulb rather than getting a standard HPS bulb?
3) Ballasts - High-end for $210 vs. low-end for $145. Both support MH and HPS bulbs. Once again, is it worth the extra cost?
Any suggestions or opinions are greatly appreciated.
1) Reflectors - is it worth $80 to get this instead of this? Is it even worth buying a reflector, or should I just make one out of mylar? Are the vents on these reflectors very beneficial?
2) Bulbs - I see on many sites that Hortilux is considered a high-end bulb. What's so much better about them, and is it worth spending $45 more on a Hortilux bulb rather than getting a standard HPS bulb?
3) Ballasts - High-end for $210 vs. low-end for $145. Both support MH and HPS bulbs. Once again, is it worth the extra cost?
Any suggestions or opinions are greatly appreciated.