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 j05hu4c
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 How I repair this old fixture? 
#480325 - 09/21/10 12:24 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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So i have this box for a HPS lamp, but the ballast is fukd. Is it possible to just gut the old ballast out, order a new one, and replace it for it to work? If so, does anyone know where to order any cheap 400W ballasts? I've seen a kit for about $55, is that a good deal or is there cheaper?
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 maryanne3087
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 Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: j05hu4c]
#480334 - 09/21/10 12:55 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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Cheaper than $55? Wouldn't hurt looking but that sounds like a good buy.
Ebay!
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j05hu4c
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Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: maryanne3087]
#480338 - 09/21/10 01:04 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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I've never bought anything off of ebay before, but there's always a first time for everything..
http://htgsupply.com/products.asp?categoryID=3&subcategoryID=95&typeID=49
that's where the cheap ballast kit is. that is what i need, or am I mistaken?
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Vermonster
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Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: j05hu4c]
#480359 - 09/21/10 02:07 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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craigslist search for warehouse lighting will return several results of 400 wt lamps with multi-tap 120v,220, 230 etc ballast for the $40ea price range! All you need to do is disassemble and apply a parabolic reflector! I separate the ballast from the lamp assembly and mount them on the wall, I use 12/3 wiring to extend the light away from ballast so I only hang the lamp & reflector over plants. Good luck!
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j05hu4c
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Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: Vermonster]
#480361 - 09/21/10 02:14 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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excellent, thanks a million brother. sounds easier and cheaper to me. ^_^
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j05hu4c
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Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: j05hu4c]
#480637 - 09/22/10 02:43 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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I just bought 2 55W CFLs, each put out 3860 lumens. Also got 12 Jiffy-Pots and Potting soil for some new sprouts/clones. Next but is a 400W HPS ballast for $40 so I can start flowering. All for <$40. feelsrealgoodman =D
 
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Shrew
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Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: j05hu4c]
#480638 - 09/22/10 02:56 AM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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It kinda looks to me like those plants are wanting More light. They seem like they're stretching a lot... unless thats just the strain... idk 
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j05hu4c
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Re: How I repair this old fixture? [Re: Shrew]
#480768 - 09/22/10 12:00 PM (13 years, 7 months ago) |
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White widow and super silver haze.. Wheres a good place to buy mylar? i looked at walmart and didnt see it.. wat about lowes or menards?
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