Hi,
I am a newb to this but have some electrical experience and access to parts, and would like to build my own 400W hps ballast setup with socket, and a 200 W cfl socket rather than purchasing them. I don't know what to ask for at the electrical wholesaler...I asked for a 400W ballast and they said they have multitap so I guess that would work but then they said for metal halide but i need hps....could anyone suggest the brand or part numbers common in canada so that i know what to ask for....and i need the ignitor and capacitor-do i need to buy all these pieces seperate? Also, which mogul socket do i need to setup a 200W cfl bulb socket. I'm just having trouble figuring out my parts to buy right now...I am confident i can build this stuff (save my money)as i have seen it in grow stores and it looks simple. Any help would be greatly appreciated so i can get growing!
I am a newb to this but have some electrical experience and access to parts, and would like to build my own 400W hps ballast setup with socket, and a 200 W cfl socket rather than purchasing them. I don't know what to ask for at the electrical wholesaler...I asked for a 400W ballast and they said they have multitap so I guess that would work but then they said for metal halide but i need hps....could anyone suggest the brand or part numbers common in canada so that i know what to ask for....and i need the ignitor and capacitor-do i need to buy all these pieces seperate? Also, which mogul socket do i need to setup a 200W cfl bulb socket. I'm just having trouble figuring out my parts to buy right now...I am confident i can build this stuff (save my money)as i have seen it in grow stores and it looks simple. Any help would be greatly appreciated so i can get growing!