ballast question

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teeach

Active Member

• May 5, 2008

• #1

can anyone tell me what i need to complete my light setup please

i have bought this it was cheap
600 watt ballast for hps growlamp on eBay, also Hydroponics, Plants Seeds Bulbs, Garden Plants, Home Garden (end time 04-May-08 22:27:58 BST)

cheers

 

jaiddragon

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2008

• #2

i would think a 600w hps light to attach it to?

 

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gangjababy

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2008

• #3

did you really pay 12 euro's for that? That's an awesome deal!!!!!!

 

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teeach

Active Member

• May 5, 2008

• #4

12uk pounds so aroun 20euro.

i realise i need a bulb lol, do i need ignitor cap and what light fitting will i need, an e40?

goin for a vert setup so wont need a reflector

 

Mr.Marijuana420

Well-Known Member

• May 6, 2008

• #5

u dont need ne specific light to grow weed u can use regular light bulbs its just some lights work better such as flouresents. i would hang it 15-20 in from your plants

 

RandomJesus

Well-Known Member

• May 6, 2008

• #6

gangjababy said:

did you really pay 12 euro's for that? That's an awesome deal!!!!!!

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no shit
that's whopper of a deal

 

RandomJesus

Well-Known Member

• May 6, 2008

• #7

12sterling is still a great deal

 

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teeach

Active Member

• May 8, 2008

• #8

can anyone tell me if i need ignitor and cap?

 

P@ssw0rd

New Member

• May 8, 2008

• #9

from the looks of the auction you do not need an innitor or cap, looks like the power cord has been removed so you will need to wire it up with a cut down extension cord, get 2 cords and use one as a lamp cord, and the other to plug into the wall. A mogul socket and your good to go.
Good luck
P@ssw0rd

 

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teeach

Active Member

• May 8, 2008

• #10

ok thnks mate repped, the power cord is no probs aswell as the lamp cord, just gonna go order a mogul socket and a bulb are the sunmaster recommended?

 

P@ssw0rd

New Member

• May 8, 2008

• #11

No personal experience with the sunmaster im a hortilux man, but i have have heard good things. Great deal by the way
P@ssw0rd

 

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teeach

Active Member

• May 8, 2008

• #12

ordered my shizzle! ordered the ballast, sunmaster dual spectrum and a e40 fitting, journal coming soon