what r the best Ballast out on the market ???
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since1991
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This^^^^ I think its all going the serious greenhouse way very very soon. Total artificial plant lighting is on its way out i think. Its got to. Outdoors and greenhouses will be the only way to make money on cannabis. I could be all wet but i dont think so. But for now my small time ass wants to get into this cob lighting if its not too expensive and involved with building them.This is how i see it the future of growing is going to eventually stop indoor you know when prices start to double in the few years to come from power to food to double taxes its inevitable specially in USA the real movement is of course what the world is in fact talking about reduction of fossil fuels and the green movement i honestly think green house growing will be the fastest movement of them all Sun power being self sufficient , i will post up some pictures shortlyof new green house builds as well as not only MJ but food that is what its all about being self sufficient in producing your own power , food , and other resources off grid power is the future and being able to survive when prices climb over the roof
ITS COMING .. already got hundreds of plants growing from califlower to cucumbers potatoes carrots tomatoes anyone see the prices of califlower now holy fuck yup time to become truly self sufficient
ttystikk
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Run those bad Boyz 'til they drop in a year or three, then you'll probably be able to afford an even sicker setup than mine and still pay less for it!
The best part about COB LED is that it conforms to the laws of exponentially improving performance at ever lower prices, at least for now, so I would fully expect my prediction to be accurate.
I pulled the trigger when I saw a level of performance that was attractive vs other options at a price point I felt I could comfortably amortize. That's a different thing than 'cheap', tho-
ttystikk
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Greenhouses are all the rage right now, but they don't solve all problems, either. Be sure the problem you're trying to solve is amenable to the solution you have in mind!
a mongo frog
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Didi it look like this piece of shit?
a mongo frog
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This one? sorry.
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since1991
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Just about. The one i replaced was a 6 bulber. Had a big fullham workhorse ballast (4 bulb)and a smaller one (2 bulb) The big one burnt out. Went to my local elctrician store and they had them. Its actually the second one ive replaced in like 3 years on a different fixture. Fullhams seem to fry on me.
a mongo frog
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These T-5's are a big piece of shit. Unfortunately I've collected 10 of em over the fucking years. But they do seem to get the job done.
ttystikk
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One big reason I went with COB LED was lifespan. I'm expecting to get many, many years of useful and profitable service from them.
ttystikk
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I grew under teepees made of shop lights, lol
legallyflying
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SolisteK ballasts are complete garbage. Don't give me shit, because I have 78 of them. And every week, every fucking werk, one of them burns out. It's total bullshit. We have checked the voltage, installed voltage regulators, you name it. They just sizzle. Granted, they run 23.5 hours a day, but still, the galaxy ballasts we have do as well and we have NEVER had them fail. There is one in the back of my truck right now that I have to swap.
They were ringing our arc tubes... I called CS, they were like "huh" I never heard of that. "Kneeeeee,neeeeee,kneeeee" I sent them a video of them.
Plus sid3, we keep getting new ones. Down side, I have to get a fucking extension ladder out to get them off the wall.
Tystk, send me your phone number again, I 2ant to talk about these COB. Setting up another two flower rooms, 600 sq ft each. I think we are going away from vert and running tables...
They were ringing our arc tubes... I called CS, they were like "huh" I never heard of that. "Kneeeeee,neeeeee,kneeeee" I sent them a video of them.
Plus sid3, we keep getting new ones. Down side, I have to get a fucking extension ladder out to get them off the wall.
Tystk, send me your phone number again, I 2ant to talk about these COB. Setting up another two flower rooms, 600 sq ft each. I think we are going away from vert and running tables...
Daisygarden
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I also don't like the ipower too. I once bought 2 ballasts and both of them died between 2-3 months.Sucks! Than i bought two from VIVOSUN. They works well, quiet and cool but if you only buy one it will be a little bit expensive. Apollo's ballast also looks good, but i just don't like the color, purple with yellow. Hope my experience can help you.