I decided to go to the hydro store and get my light setup their. I thought I read somewhere that if you get a s51 ballast then you have to use s51 lights. I think the store had s52 ballast and s51 lights. On the light box itself it said to use on ansi s51 ballast but the store doesnt have s51 ballast. They told me that I could use it on the ballast they had but I want to be sure before I drop 400 bucks on a light setup.
So my question is can you use a light made for a s51 ballast on a s52 ballast?
Hope this made sense because it kind of confused me when I typed it.
What is the most common ballast that people are using that stores will carry the bulbs for?
I am looking to get a 400watt switchable ballast.
I am completly baffled by lights there is such a large selection and I want to go the cheapest route with the best growth. So This is my last question ever about lights.
I am either looking at buying a
1) 400watt switchable ballast($290) with one 400 watt mh($100) and 1 400 watt hps($100) for roughly $490 bucks
2) Sunblaze T5-44 light fixture for $170 bucks here are the specs
High output lamps have an extremely high lumen per watt rating 5000 lumens per lamp 54 watts=92.59 lumens/watt.
*Reference Point: an F40 cool white lamp: 1260 lumens per lamp | 440 watts = 31.5 lumens/watt
Lamps have very low heat factor which allows the fixture to be hung very close to plant canopy, thus raising light levels.
The TEK-LIGHT™'s exclusive 9-bend reflector is made of German 95% reflective aluminum. Light output is 300% higher in our reflector vs. a lamp with no reflector.
Replacement lamps are extremely cost effective.
Fixtures are low profile, sleek and light to hang.
Intellivolt ballasts can run on 120, 208, 240, & 277 volt input power.
Available with white or black steel housing.
Louvered and slotted for efficient cooling.
Comes complete with 2 chrome V hangers.
Lightweight
2 year rebuild or replacement warranty.
If I go with the t-5 should i go with 2 6500k lamps and 2 3000k lamps to get the full spectrum?
Would I get big dense buds?
Take into consideration I am on a budget and want to grow 2-4 plants with my setup.
Sorry for double posting
Thanks
So my question is can you use a light made for a s51 ballast on a s52 ballast?
Hope this made sense because it kind of confused me when I typed it.
What is the most common ballast that people are using that stores will carry the bulbs for?
I am looking to get a 400watt switchable ballast.
I am completly baffled by lights there is such a large selection and I want to go the cheapest route with the best growth. So This is my last question ever about lights.
I am either looking at buying a
1) 400watt switchable ballast($290) with one 400 watt mh($100) and 1 400 watt hps($100) for roughly $490 bucks
2) Sunblaze T5-44 light fixture for $170 bucks here are the specs
High output lamps have an extremely high lumen per watt rating 5000 lumens per lamp 54 watts=92.59 lumens/watt.
*Reference Point: an F40 cool white lamp: 1260 lumens per lamp | 440 watts = 31.5 lumens/watt
Lamps have very low heat factor which allows the fixture to be hung very close to plant canopy, thus raising light levels.
The TEK-LIGHT™'s exclusive 9-bend reflector is made of German 95% reflective aluminum. Light output is 300% higher in our reflector vs. a lamp with no reflector.
Replacement lamps are extremely cost effective.
Fixtures are low profile, sleek and light to hang.
Intellivolt ballasts can run on 120, 208, 240, & 277 volt input power.
Available with white or black steel housing.
Louvered and slotted for efficient cooling.
Comes complete with 2 chrome V hangers.
Lightweight
2 year rebuild or replacement warranty.
If I go with the t-5 should i go with 2 6500k lamps and 2 3000k lamps to get the full spectrum?
Would I get big dense buds?
Take into consideration I am on a budget and want to grow 2-4 plants with my setup.
Sorry for double posting
Thanks