So i got the HPS bulb, But now i need a ballast where can i get a cheap one???

I just bought a 150 watt high pressure sodium bulb and now i need a ballast in order to get the light to fire up. Where can i find one for cheap? The ANSI Code is S55

Look on craigs list.

Dirtyboy said:

Look on craigs list.

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yup.........

what the hell is craigs list????

a website like ebay but no bidding

I would pony up a few bucks for a new ballast with a warranty, it will last longer and be a lot safer. Check HTG supply.

i dunno if i have enough time for that, i was thinking about going back to lowes tonight and getting the 75w hps fixture that already comes with a bulb. Do you think i can pull it off with a 75 w hps???

its a different kind of light not like the grow lights you can buy,
lacking in the blue color temperature not bad but not the best

So you think a 150w is better?

Get your ass a 400 or 600 or 1000 watter on craigslist for $200.00

no imean the lowes and homee depot brands
if i were you i would get a 250 watter of htgardensupply.com
better in the long run

i know, i know.... im not working with the best budget though

then save up and wait till you have enough,
i know as soon as you buy that shmeasly 150 watter your gonna regret it

I think i need a different light though, at the moment im running that 300 watt ps25 bulb. i think it would probably be better if i get atleast a 75 watter to run until i can get a better one.

growman3666 said:

then save up and wait till you have enough,
i know as soon as you buy that shmeasly 150 watter your gonna regret it

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yup, I was unhappy with cfl's a month after I got them. So I bought a 400 switchable system and haven't looked back!

gangjababy said:

yup, I was unhappy with cfl's a month after I got them. So I bought a 400 switchable system and haven't looked back!

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yes same thing with me
got the switchable too!

gangjababy said:

yup, I was unhappy with cfl's a month after I got them. So I bought a 400 switchable system and haven't looked back!

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I hear that my friend.

well do yall think that the 300w ps25 bulb will work for a few days until i can get a better light?

Hey can someone tell me if i can use just one 75w hps bulb with a florescent light or two to go with it, for just one plant? I dont think im gunna start anymore until i finish the first one. So i was wondering if it would work well with Two decent sized florescent lights and one 75w hps bulb? I meen its only for one plant, so do you think i will get a pretty good yeald just using that?

probably, but
you know your gona be like man fuck this im goin for the 400 watter