Club 315w lec

[MichiganMedGrower]

Really, i havent seem that anywhere on their website or anywhere on the instruction pamphlet thats included in the box..

http://nanoluxtech.com/products/cmh-315w-fixture/



How is it that you have taken that ballast and made it remote...is that the cord that can be 15'?

The galaxy LEC ballast has a 15' cord and a dimmer and can be used 110 or 220. 220 cord optional. It is designed for the Sun systems remote reflector.

 

[ilovetoskiatalta]

I think what you are talking about is the outer jacket that protects in case of bulb pop. Gives it the O rating. Sounds like your electric/ bulb part is ok. Research a glue or epoxy that they use for bulb glass and affix it again

Yes I am quite sure it is the outer jacket. I am just concerned about its safety.

 

[Yodaweed]

Yes I am quite sure it is the outer jacket. I am just concerned about its safety.

Sounds like it's broken, as expensive as they are , safety first

 

[ThaMagnificent]

Stupid question, but if I need to run a longer cord from outlet to light do I run an extension to ballast cord or run longer cord from light to ballast? They're on 240v

 

[thccbdhealth]

I believe the cord is 15', I hang the ballast outside the tent and it cuts down on the heat.
I tried getting the cord shorter but that was the only size it came in. I don't think there is any power loss with a cord that length. It allows me to slant the fixture.

You can see the extra length. It does not make for a clean look to the tent.
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May cut it down some, but don't it's needed. But run it through the upper accessory port at the top of the tent. Will definitely move it to the upper port when i start my vertical grow in about 8 weeks.

GR

Did you purchase that cord separately?
My fixture has that cord about a foot long, to plug fixture into ballast, then the power supply cord is about 15' as well.
we're you finding the ballast to create to much heat inside the tent of was this a pre-emptive measure?

 

[all coco]

Yes I am quite sure it is the outer jacket. I am just concerned about its safety.

When I twisted in both my bulbs for first use it caused the bases to have a slight wiggle but they are operating fine.

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

When I twisted in both my bulbs for first use it caused the bases to have a slight wiggle but they are operating fine.

I did this the first time too but it is not right. It will only go in one way and twist and lock firm. it has to contact flat and you can feel it click together.

I would not leave it wobbly.

 

[gr865]

Did you purchase that cord separately?
My fixture has that cord about a foot long, to plug fixture into ballast, then the power supply cord is about 15' as well.
we're you finding the ballast to create to much heat inside the tent of was this a pre-emptive measure?

Yes, my hydro store guy, gave it to me. He gives me a lot of stuff, I think the store is a cover for big grows. He charges me for stuff like, medium, lights, ferts and the such, but hardgoods, plumbing fixtures, thermometer, pH pin, and many other items. He is also very knowledgeable and doesn't try selling me a bunch a shit.
MY fixture has that same foot long cord, The extension plugs into the ballast and then runs into the tent and hooks to that 1' cord. I move it for two reason, one was the heat and I decided to move it outside the tent from the start, the second was for balance. Without the ballast the fixture and light are very light so easy to handle and manipulate.
When I start the next vertical grow I will off the reflector hood.

GR

 

[thccbdhealth]

Yes, my hydro store guy, gave it to me. He gives me a lot of stuff, I think the store is a cover for big grows. He charges me for stuff like, medium, lights, ferts and the such, but hardgoods, plumbing fixtures, thermometer, pH pin, and many other items. He is also very knowledgeable and doesn't try selling me a bunch a shit.
MY fixture has that same foot long cord, The extension plugs into the ballast and then runs into the tent and hooks to that 1' cord. I move it for two reason, one was the heat and I decided to move it outside the tent from the start, the second was for balance. Without the ballast the fixture and light are very light so easy to handle and manipulate.
When I start the next vertical grow I will off the reflector hood.

GR

Wish I Knew of a storefront like that, Sounds like a good relationship
would any "extenshion cord" work from a hydro shop or are these terminals Nanolux specific?
I'm in a tent so I'm thinking I too should be acquiring a longer cord set to remove the ballast aswell....
any chance you and that hydro shop of yours are in the Great North and I could order from them?

 

[gr865]

I live the Great South on the Gulf of Mexico. I am not sure if it is Nanolux specific. I would shop it at different online stores, the prices differ "Bigley" LOL, store to store.
I have a ten inch port at the top of my tent on that side, so I am going to run the cord thru there when I set up my next vertical grow.

GR

 

[ilovetoskiatalta]

I bought it on June 22 2016 and I ha

I did this the first time too but it is not right. It will only go in one way and twist and lock firm. it has to contact flat and you can feel it click together.

I would not leave it wobbly.

The bulb is not wobbly but the jacket is.
I have the receipt I will try and warranty it.
that light is in area so it doesn't matter yet.

 

[DemonTrich]

I had 4 that wobbled. Sent back, got 3 that wobbles. These are on the double jacket philips bulbs. No probs in 6 months running.

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Mine does not wobble. The outer jacket is tight. I would contact Phillips. I would not run bulbs like that without the manufacturers ok.

@DemonTrich or @ilovetoskiatalta have you guys contacted anyone?

I seriously would have returned the whole set up if I had seen this problem on a return bulb too.

 

[naiveCon]

Hey guys,
I picked up a secret Jardin dr60 in anticipation of having an LED built for me, but it seems to have gone by the wayside.
So now I have turned my attention to one of these 315 systems, the one that strikes me the most is the kit with the remote ballast that Growers house offers, but I have a few questions.
I can't possibly read through this whole post but I have read some of it.
My objective is to flower out 2-3 plants in my little 2×2 tent, I know head room is going to be a concern as my plants are already over 2 feet tall waiting on my LED. But what about heat, is this going to be way too much for the small tent.
I'm thinking maybe no reflector just hang the bulb near the top but I don't know I have so much here to rethink.
Are people using this kit and what kind of setups ?
Thanks for any info it would be a great help.

 

[Evil-Mobo]

I would say you do not want to run this is a 2x2..........at my old place the 315 was not too much for my 3x3 but you had to pay attention to the environment or it would get hot. mine ran about as warm as my 600W Blue MH does in there. I would not even think of this light in a 2x2 tent.

Much better options with and without LED IMHO

Just my $0.02

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Agree with @Evil-Mobo

I would use a 250 metal halide or more likely a 2' t-5 x 8 bulb set up. And I would put a 3k red flower bulb in every other spot instead of the stock 6500k they come with.

Perfect lamp for a 2x2. I would keep the plants bud canopy about 1 foot thick for best results.

 

[naiveCon]

Thanks guys..
What I was thinking, and I would exchange my tent for a larger but I'm at a space limitation.
I first looked at a 250 mh, but thought I read somewhere that the 315 would be a bit cooler and a little more efficient.
So i guess its either going to be a 250 mh or kmog suggested a cx4, which is just a tad out of my budget.

 

[Growdict]

http://timbergrowlights.com/200-watt-citizen-clu048-4-cob-grow-light-kit/

in the budget?

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Thanks guys..
What I was thinking, and I would exchange my tent for a larger but I'm at a space limitation.
I first looked at a 250 mh, but thought I read somewhere that the 315 would be a bit cooler and a little more efficient.
So i guess its either going to be a 250 mh or kmog suggested a cx4, which is just a tad out of my budget.

https://www.amazon.com/960293-120-volt-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixture/dp/B002YXTB38

This is the lamp I veg with in a 3x3. In your 2x2 you could grow 1 plant to very high quality buds but I would substitute the red flowering bulbs 1-1 for denser bigger nugs.

The blue 6500k bulbs are included with the price.

Just wanted to show you an alternative that is sized perfect for your tent.

I vent mine with a 4" inline fan and cheap speed controller and simply blow the exhaust into the next room and it stays 75 degrees easy.

 

[Evil-Mobo]

https://www.amazon.com/960293-120-volt-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixture/dp/B002YXTB38

This is the lamp I veg with in a 3x3. In your 2x2 you could grow 1 plant to very high quality buds but I would substitute the red flowering bulbs 1-1 for denser bigger nugs.

The blue 6500k bulbs are included with the price.

Just wanted to show you an alternative that is sized perfect for your tent.

I vent mine with a 4" inline fan and cheap speed controller and simply blow the exhaust into the next room and it stays 75 degrees easy.

My old 2x4 ran the same light but 4 bulbs with the 6500 K and it was perfect because not too much heat and I could get super close to the canopy. Only change I would make is that depending on the ambient temps year round where he lives. Where I use to live 8 bulb would have been too much, where I am now I would most likely be able to pull off the 8 tuber.