ballast

  1. N

    Bulb or ballast???

    Just checked my grow and noticed the light was ever so slightly flickering and also my tent was a few degrees colder..anyways I stayed and watched the light for maybe 40 mins and the bulb kept coming on and off... Would stay off for maybe 3-5minutes then come back on for about 8 mins then off...
  2. S

    Need help with ballast wiring

    Hello guys, I'm new to the grow scene and got myself a growkit. My question lies with the ballast. In the picture I've highlighted where the ground cables should connect to(green), however, only the cable to my HPS lamp has a ring crimp (blue) and the cable to the power socket does not (red)...
  3. A

    MH light shutting off, HPS fine

    I have had a 250w ballast with 250w MH and HPS light for two successful cycles. For this third cycle though, I noticed that my MH light was off when it should've been on. The MH light is turning on... and then turning off very shortly after, and the bulb will feel hot even though it's only been...
  4. glizzyboyyyyys

    First grow room / what’s a ballast

    I’m thinking about buying a 4x8x7 with a removable divisor in the middle, and then going from there. It’ll be out of a SoCal garage and my pending question right now is if I’ll need a ballast. on my current list of needs I have lights (thinking sf4000) At least 1 fan (AC infinity T4, & ducting)...
  5. N

    Using MH bulb with HPS ballast

    hi so as the title says, i wanna use my 400w MH bulb with a 400w magnetic HPS ballast, i did some research here and on other places and it didn’t end with a conclusion, some said its ok and nothing to worry about and some strongly advised against it and their reason was that MH bulbs need lower...
  6. L

    life saving on lec dimmed at minimum

    I would like to know how many hours of life we can extend LEC systems, both ballasts and light bulbs. Unfortunately I have not found reference material that explains how much we extend the life of the bulbs at medium power My intention would be to connect a 3x315 configuration in a 3x1.40m²...
  7. Caveman84

    Radio interference from grow light ballasts... Still a problem?

    Are light ballasts still creating noticeable electronic interference? I'm asking for two reasons. I have a friend in a non legal state wanting to grow CBD Hemp that is legal but they are still worried about the cops not being understanding. Also I have been growing with LED's but would like...
  8. Firthdxb

    Do digital ballast save money?

    Hi, Anybody have any idea on weathrr digital ballast actually dave money on electricity cost. I have upgraded to six digis after being told i would be able to save but im not too convinced, I am running 6 600watt bulbs dimmed down to 400watt on the ballast totalling 2400 apparently is this...
  9. fiveeyedbandit

    Yieldlab 1000w slimline ballast help.

    Hey guys, recently started my first indoor grow with a proper tent and lighting after using a closet and CFL for years. Yesterday my power flickered off for about 2 seconds and came back on, all of my fans came back on, but the light did not. Though it may need to cool off for a bit so I...
  10. Merica_Mike

    Ballast Identification

    I have this Digital Electronic Ballast For 400w HPS and MH lamps. I can't seem to find any pictures of it online or even what the brand is. I even searched the model number only to come up with slightly different versions of it. I have a couple questions if anyone on here is familiar with them I...
  11. ThePsilocyber

    emi/rfi?

    im planning on having my grow room set up in january, 12x12 room with eithier 5 1000w lights or 8 600w lights. my question is with the digital ballast create to much rfi/emi that my neighbors will complain? i live in california and plan on having 35 plants. i live in a more updated and newer...
  12. R

    New ballast..new bulbs..what's wrong?!

    I have a 400 watt apollo set up and I recently got a new ballast for it because about a month or so ago I woke up and went to check on my tent and my light was off and it should've been on so red flag. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and the light would flicker for a quick sec then go out...
  13. SensiBlaze

    Energy Station Cali Ballast

    Bought the 1k Cali ballast back in 2016 and it's having some issues cycling itself on and off.. Not just the light but the ballast as well.. Tried new bulbs, new plugs, new timers.. Stays on for about 15 min and starts cycling on and off.. And since the ballast itself is cycling (not the bulb)...
  14. R

    Bulb Compatability

    I was wondering if there is a general rule of thumb when it come to bulb/ ballasts compatibility? I know you cant use a CMH bulb in any of my old CH or HPS fixtures. But what about Compatibility between Bulb/ ballasts brand?
  15. U

    Xtrahydro 1000 Watt Ballast ($99 on Amazon) anyone have any experience with them?

    My ballast went bust and I am looking for a new 1000 watt ballast. Last one was SolisTek Matrix LCD SE/DE 1000W Dimmable Digital Ballast STK1001LCD, which I spent around $200 for. So my theory is just buying two of these $99 ballast in case one goes out I have a backup and not in the situation...
  16. Zbud94

    can a sun system hard core 600w hps ballast run mh

    Hi folks i know this may be a stupid question but i want to make certain before i go out and buy another ballast! can my 600 watt sun system hard core series ballast run a mh bulb? what about a conversion bulb ?
  17. B

    i dont know how to connect my bulb to ballast

    hey, as i said im not sure how to connect my bulb to the 400w hps ballast, it has a weird output socket(pic below, bottom right plug). dunno if i need a reflector or what.
  18. Anon Emaus

    Light Bulb or Ballast Problem?

    I have a new 600w dimmable ballast dimming a used 600w bulb down to 250w for some seedlings I'm starting. I was checking on the seedlings and when I turned around for a minute and turned back around to the tent the light was out. The light stayed out for a couple minutes but then came back on...
  19. L

    600w ballast wiring help!

    Hi guys, I have searched through threads and other online resources for answers and need help. I live in Europe and recently decided to grow my own for personal use however I have run into my first obstacle, connect my 600w magnetic ballast to my Adjust a wings reflector. Here is the...
  20. Palomar

    Ballast question

    Hey Now! I am setting up a tent and am using a 600w HPS for flowering. Cant locate the ballast for it (it will turn up or I"ll replace it). I have an old ballast for a 400w HPS - would that ballast work for this light or does it have to be specific to the 600w light? Also, could I just run...
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