which 150hps would u buy?

[dontae1000]

this one http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=53025


or this one http://www.repotme.com/orchid-lighting/Sun-System-HPS-150.html

 

[pantera]

definetley the second one IMO. i have it and it buzz's for the first ten min. while warming up. then it is dead silent! works really good also in a smaller grow box. i use the scrog method in about a 2ftx2ft and 3ft high box and have gotten really good results!

 

[DonkeyPunch]

I would go with the first, because it's balast is remote, which will let you control heat better.

 

[Raisy Daisy]

i have been debating over those two lights myself. the second one can be found for a little cheaper at bgh i believe.

 

[FreezerBoy]

I'd go with #1 even if the prices were reversed. The ballast is remote and, by appearances, more upgradeable.

 

[heretik]

the second one can be found for a little cheaper at bgh i believe.

Yep:

http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=HLCSHPS015SS&eq=&Tp=

You can also find it pretty cheap on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sun-System-150-...66:2|39:1|72:1205|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

 

[MtnKuSh]

do not get the second one.. the one with remote ballast is best..anything with a built in reflector,ballast,bulb all in one is going to produce alot of heat. the one from HTG is the bomB diggy

 

[guanito]

#1

 

[CoonLover]

I got 2 and I love 'em

I got 2 and I love 'em

 

[heretik]

CH, do you notice any heat related issues?

 

[CoonLover]

To be honest, no.
For sure none from having an all in one unit. Ballast creates little/no heat.
I had to reconsider the fresh air ventilation though, fans to small for cab. I wish I had some great grow pictures accompany my support for the sun system all-in-1, but a spell of over watering really stunted grow and progress. Well, you live and you learn..

 

[heretik]

I'm looking into building a small 150 stealth cab, and heat is an issue given Summer temperatures where I am located but I figure a 150 won't generate that much heat and it sounds like these Sun System lights are fairly quiet too, which would be a major plus. After looking around, I am amazed at what some people are accomplishing with a single 150.

 

[CoonLover]

One hums a little and one is silent.
I wasn't concerned because noise isn't a problem. If high temp's are a problem and your concerned it, wouldn't be hard to encase and suck out the heat. My grow box blows and now that I am getting some seeds together I am going to purchase a grow tent.

 

[heretik]

I suppose if noise is an issue I could always place an aquarium nearby and the sound of the pumps and filters would hopefully drown out the buzzing from the grow.

 

[MtnKuSh]

Ballast creates little/no heat.

i strongly disagree..i have grown with both and there is a big differance..i have used 150's for well over 10 years and have set many of buddies up with 150w hps setups.

my buddy went with a all in 1 ballast,bulb,reflector 250w and in the same room a 250w remote ballast setup and there was a 8-15+ degree differance between the two boxes. if its hot you can always vent for better temps but i always go for the cooler way right off the bat.

 

[growMEDS]

I went with the sun system at first and wish I went with the htg setup with remote ballast so you could do a cool tube with a bake a round tube or somethin.

 

[reverev313]

i would go with sunsystem only because its a very good company and have great products BUT i own the same HTS system but in a 400 watt and has been running nonstop for 3 years with no problems so iam torn between the both.............. the reason i say sunsystem i have owned 2 1000 watt systems for 8 years and there still kicking

 

[niacinamide]

The first one has many advantages over the second:

1) Its ballast can be placed externally from the grow area, reducing temperatures.

2) It is easier to hang and position a reflector without a heavy ballast to worry about

3) Modular components allow for upgrades. If you want to upgrade to a higher wattage light, it will be easier to switch out the ballast as the wiring is already there. There is also the potential to swap out the magnetic ballast with a silent and more efficient electronic one at a later point in time.

 

[FreezerBoy]

I suppose if noise is an issue I could always place an aquarium nearby and the sound of the pumps and filters would hopefully drown out the buzzing from the grow.

It doesn't have to drown it out. Use it as a patsy. You can have tons of noise as long as it comes with a plausible (though totally false) explanation.

 

[heretik]

With lots of folks advocating an electronic ballast over a magnetic one, this one seems tempting due to the price:

http://cgi.ebay.com/150-WATT-HPS-DI...66:2|39:1|72:1205|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

But the lack of a manufacturer name or a warranty on the ballast does make it suspect. Don't want some poorly manufactured POS burning down my grow.