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Old 09-28-2013, 10:13 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Default Re: Indoor lighting: iPower or Apollo??

So now I actually went and looked and am surprised digital ballasts have come down so much


Apollo Horticulture GLK600GW19 600 Watt Grow Light Digital Dimmable HPS MH System for Plants Gull Wing Hood Set:Amazon:Patio, Lawn & Garden
I MIGHT maybe order this if it got good long term reviews from some growers.

Other than that I'd stay away from digital simply becUse conventional always have such a good track record.
Let's be clear that conventional ballasts are nearly bulletproof and provide excellent service life in extreme conditions EVERY SINGLE DAY and some run 24/7/365.
Digital ballasts are so much fad and reinventing the wheel.

Also, peeps were having trouble running digital with relays.
Better coverage could be had with flouros of the t8 36w variety in a 4 bulbs parallel config.
Forget the t5 hype.
For $200 you could get 4 x t8 4 bulb fixtures and cover lots of floor, though a relay will allowthe same with the hps.

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