Best 1000W MH Conversion Bulb?

[SweetIndica2]

I have a 1000W HPS system and normally just use an Eye Hortilux Super HPS bulb for Veg and Flowering but i decided to buy an MH conversion bulb for Vegging. I'm just not sure which one to go with. The ones i have been looking at are the Sunmaster Cool Deluxe, Eye Hortilux Metal Ace, and the SolarMax Veg Conversion Bulb. I haven't been able to find much info on here about the Hortilux or SolarMax, but the i have heard the Sunmaster puts out nice blues and will keep the plants nice and healthy and stout during veg. I also don't really know what spectrum to go with as i know MH bulbs vary on the Kelvin rating alot but i am looking for the best spectrum for vegging only. Any input would be highly appreciated.

 

[SweetIndica2]

no one has any input?

 

[SweetIndica2]

Well i just ended up going with the Solarmax 1000W MH Conversion Veg Bulb. It's color temp is 7200k, seems to have nice blues and a one year warranty. I have heard good things about them. Hope i made the right decision. If anyone has used one of these and has any input, i would really appreciate it!

 

[Natagonnaworrie]

i might be buying one too. Too bad no one chimmed in w their experience. i currently veg w a 400w CMH) but i think i could benifit a lot for the 940 w the conversion pushes out. I will ask the hydro guy what he thinks but i'm sure any 1000 would great for a quick veg...

 

[Natagonnaworrie]

no one using the convesion bulbs huh?

if anyone has any experience with the please let us know. I might pick this up (in a week or so i will need it)

EYE 1000W 4200K Universal BT56 Metal Halide Conversion Bulb $89.90

http://www.plantlightinghydroponics...l-bt56-metal-halide-conversion-bulb-p-84.html

 

[SweetIndica2]

I just got the SolarMax today. I fired it up, it has a very nice blueish white color. Seems to be a nicely made bulb as well. Can't wait to use it in my next grow which i should be starting within a month or so. Just need to upgrade a few things and pickup a few odds and ends. I'll update this thread after i start my grow so i can let you guys know how it performs.

 

[Natagonnaworrie]

sweet. i might pick up the EYE then we can compare in a few months. although i am on the cusp of over vegging if i flip to 1000 now. hmmm

 

[opt1c]

ushio is my weapon of choice

 

[Natagonnaworrie]

got this one: ready to see these babies take off..

$79.90
Sunmaster SM1000W.U37.DDX Metal Halide 5000K conversion lamp

Converts 1000 watt HPS grow light fixture to metal halide; operates on a S52 HPS ballast
BT37 bulb with nickel plated mogul base
Universal operating position
Glass lens required on fixture
5000° Kelvin color temperature for enhanced vegetative growth; see spectral image below
Produces 119,000 initial lumens
1-year lamp warranty

 

[SweetIndica2]

Nice! the Sunmaster's seem like a high quality bulb. I'm sure it will work great. Definitely let me know how it works.

 

[mrred]

you could rewire it for mh