Whats the difference between these hps kits?

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #1

Are both of these kits plug and play?
http://www.hidhut.com/catalog/150-hps-sun-system-complete-kit-p-1427.html
and
http://www.hidhut.com/catalog/sun-system-small-enclosed-ballast-system-150-hps-bulb-not-p-757.html

Not sure if the first one needs a ballast and that's why it's cheaper? Is it because the shape is different between the two?

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #2

Anyone out there?

 

SunnyD

Well-Known Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #3

one has a bulb and the other doesnt....

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #4

Why would the one without the bulb cost more then?

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #5

Several reasons for the difference in price, 1st off is the hood shape itself, if you look into hoods you will see that prices range from $40 or so to well over $250 just for the hood. Both of these include the ballast, but one is switchable (mh or hps) and one is hps only. The warranty appears to be the other price increase although i wouldn't be surprised if you get the same warranty with the cheaper one.
Good job researching and asking, i even had to look these over to pick out the differences.

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #6

Thanks for the feedback, been toying with the idea of switching to hps and wanted something that was plug and play. Will a hps be sufficient to veg and flower for a 1 maybe 2 plant self grow? If so I'll opt for the cheaper of the two since I'll have a mylar covered cab.

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #7

yeah, but bigger is better, how big is your cab?

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #8

its going to be either 24" wide 36" tall 18" deep, or it will be a 3'x3' tent both with lots of fans haha

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #9

36" tall will be very tough with that light, it will require at least 8"-10" for the light alone, so now you have cut down to 26". Now add in a container and you are quickly running out of room. Should work, just plan on lots of training, and short pots. Good luck, feel free to hit me up with any questions.

 

Brick Top

New Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #10

greenmoney said:

Are both of these kits plug and play?
http://www.hidhut.com/catalog/150-hps-sun-system-complete-kit-p-1427.html
and
http://www.hidhut.com/catalog/sun-system-small-enclosed-ballast-system-150-hps-bulb-not-p-757.html

Not sure if the first one needs a ballast and that's why it's cheaper? Is it because the shape is different between the two?

Click to expand...

Check this site for comparisons of value for your dollar.


http://www.htgsupply.com/

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #11

Thanks for that link! Well with my space and probably having to stick with cfl or led, will this light suffice for 1 or 2 plants : http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-HTG-Supply-2-Foot-4-Lamp-PL-55-Tek-Lamp.asp#

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #12

More or less, it is 24"x24" though, so too big for your 24 x 18....
May look into just doing cfls, get a vanity light bar from like habitat for humanity, some cfls and make things work for you, then upgrade when you can afford it. Your light will directly affect yields, but so do temps.

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #13

Just fyi, cfl's are the twisted bulbs you put in your lamps around the house, that is just a t5 florescent

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #14

Well I'm not necessarily set on the dimensions yet, the only thing that's a limitation is the height which is 42". I'm currently using CFLs, and want to switch to something to get better yields.

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #15

Mind if i ask why the limit is 42"?
More cfl's may be the way to go for now.....

 

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greenmoney

Active Member

Nov 16, 2011

• #16

closet grow, except there's shelving already built in that starts 42" from the ground.

 

TruenoAE86coupe

Moderator

Nov 16, 2011

• #17

O i see. Can't remove it? At 42" you could be in the range for that 150, just make sure to have a fan blowing between the canopy and light.

 

ant1408

Well-Known Member

Nov 17, 2011

• #18

hey i just bought the first system you showed for $76 including shipping at http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=HLCSHPS015SS&eq=&Tp= and it works great for my 2 plants(closet grow)