bought me a new lumatek
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MrFishy
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I'm certainly not trying to criticize here. Just sharing something related that I learned the hard way.so i'm being criticized for not having $300 laying around for spare parts?....
Please disregard immediately.
RemeberMe
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Just got the Lumatek dimmable 1000 and must say it's AWESOME!!! I don't know about the Hort bulb but fires up my GE. Best thing, I used it today at 600w to keep the heat down in the grow room and it worked great! I need this for those occassional hot days when a 1000 is too hot (no AC). In case you don't know, the settings are 1100w, 1000w, 750w (I think HPS only), and 600w. I even love the color, dayglo purple! Didn't get any hotter than the Galaxy it's replacing and it's a little shorter too (but taller, kind of rounded on top).
gogrow
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wasnt trying to be too defensive, but I just hate the attitude that alot of "serious" growers seem to have.... that if you dont sink a ton of money into it, or dont have the means, then you shouldnt be growing..... seemed like you were coming across with that attitude... no hard feelings bro
gogrow
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yeah, I'm pretty anxious to play with mine now... gotta do some cleaning first though.... my grow has been out of commission for about 2 months now... everything is in disarray.... tomorrow we plant seeds, clean up, and hook the light and fans back up.... gonna be a good weekend
timmythetooth
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ive got a 400w on its 3rd month now and all is fine. As for bulbs - you have to start switching to the ones made especially for electronic ballasts. they run you an extra 20-30$ but the life/lumens or whatever are supposed to be better than using the ones that are made for the mechanical ones.
but im no serious grower... so i dont know shit. just my thoughts.
but im no serious grower... so i dont know shit. just my thoughts.
thesmokering
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Now that I think about it, my local grow shop recommended the 600w eye for my lumatek 600w. I am sure they have tested it, so I think in general they should be fine.
timmythetooth
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I think it should be but my hydro shop said stick with the bulbs specially made for electronic ballasts. I have a dual spectrum or whatever its called at 34k and its doing great.