Newb here, need a helping hand please

hey guys hows it hanging? well to start things off, im interested in VERTICAL growing. I am in the plans of ordering a ballast but don't know what wire parts I need to make the bulb and socket hang vertical (purchasing all pieces separately) Is anyone able to direct me to a site with a link and tell me the pieces i need. the simpler, the better! thanks guys! happy growing

You just need a ballast and a socket set.

Keep in mind that there are two styles of ballast cords. Theres the "hydrofarm" style and the "common" style.

https://rasahydroponics.com/all-system-cord-sets?filter_name=all%20systems <--- This kind works with a hydrofarm ballast
https://rasahydroponics.com/lighting/lighting-accessories/lamp-cords-sockets/mogul-socket-assembly-cap-lamp-cord <--- This kind will fit CAP, lumatek, quantum, etc.

I know you mentioned you wanted to buy all pieces separately, but you can get a 400 watt hps for 120 at www.htgsupply.com ive had mine for about a year still runs perfect. just take the batwing it comes with and hang it

Clown Baby said:

You just need a ballast and a socket set.

Keep in mind that there are two styles of ballast cords. Theres the "hydrofarm" style and the "common" style.

https://rasahydroponics.com/all-system-cord-sets?filter_name=all%20systems <--- This kind works with a hydrofarm ballast
https://rasahydroponics.com/lighting/lighting-accessories/lamp-cords-sockets/mogul-socket-assembly-cap-lamp-cord <--- This kind will fit CAP, lumatek, quantum, etc.

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Hey clown baby thanks for taking time and helping, ok so i need one of those cords eh? which would go with this ballast as I have already ordered the other night x] http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lighthouse-Hydro-Revolt-400W-HPS-MH-Digital-Dimmable-Ballast-Grow-Lights-/390398247143#vi-content its by lighthouse i believe? new company i'm guessing...

STLbudz said:

I know you mentioned you wanted to buy all pieces separately, but you can get a 400 watt hps for 120 at www.htgsupply.com ive had mine for about a year still runs perfect. just take the batwing it comes with and hang it

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thats another option... you had said to take the reflector and hang... did you mean take it off?

yea to remove it, its just a batwing ,you can pull right off

The ballast you linked is the "common" style.

It would fit the second link a posted. Here is is again:https://rasahydroponics.com/lighting/lighting-accessories/lamp-cords-sockets/mogul-socket-assembly-cap-lamp-cord

There's a square style and a round style. Your ballast has the square style.

Clown Baby said:

The ballast you linked is the "common" style.

It would fit the second link a posted. Here is is again:https://rasahydroponics.com/lighting/lighting-accessories/lamp-cords-sockets/mogul-socket-assembly-cap-lamp-cord

There's a square style and a round style. Your ballast has the square style.

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sweet thanks man!