OGsleepyhead
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Hello everyone. I joined this site to post this question, because I feel it will be best answered here. And I'd like to hear people's opinion on it. Also I plan on staying after my question is answered anyways 
I started with CFL's, then when I got my precious 400w HPS with a dimmable digital ballast I thought this is the first "real" step for better quality.
Ran it for a few days, noticed my cable on my TV was flickering and wouldn't pick up well. I also had problems with my internet while it was on. One day I come home and see there has been cut wire on my front yard. Apparently someone from the cable company installed a "splitter" under my house without even letting me know.
The issue was still there. I didn't think of the RF until after I had talked to the cable company and they are sending ANOTHER person out to look at it. I had to scurry like crazy to get things presentable for a stranger. Not that I don't try to keep it as stealth as possible, I can always improve. When the cable man was here it popped into my head, "I've had these issues since the HPS." So I turned the ballast off and he said the problem WAS the "splitter" and he had removed it.
This was at least 4 years ago. Have been using LEDs, but I would like a shot at HPS, especially for flowering. I've noticed some come with "internal RF blocker." Would a 150W single system cause RF that disturbs things? Or are there really HPS lights that come with RF blockers?
Any and all input would be much appreciated. Much love and thanks.
**I also posted this in grow room designs and set ups, not sure where this thread should go**
I started with CFL's, then when I got my precious 400w HPS with a dimmable digital ballast I thought this is the first "real" step for better quality.
Ran it for a few days, noticed my cable on my TV was flickering and wouldn't pick up well. I also had problems with my internet while it was on. One day I come home and see there has been cut wire on my front yard. Apparently someone from the cable company installed a "splitter" under my house without even letting me know.
The issue was still there. I didn't think of the RF until after I had talked to the cable company and they are sending ANOTHER person out to look at it. I had to scurry like crazy to get things presentable for a stranger. Not that I don't try to keep it as stealth as possible, I can always improve. When the cable man was here it popped into my head, "I've had these issues since the HPS." So I turned the ballast off and he said the problem WAS the "splitter" and he had removed it.
This was at least 4 years ago. Have been using LEDs, but I would like a shot at HPS, especially for flowering. I've noticed some come with "internal RF blocker." Would a 150W single system cause RF that disturbs things? Or are there really HPS lights that come with RF blockers?
Any and all input would be much appreciated. Much love and thanks.
**I also posted this in grow room designs and set ups, not sure where this thread should go**
