[Sativa Dragon]

US economy is in the can there is alot of used like new things selling way cheaper as the population doen't have as much purchasing power as they used to have.

Peace

[rocket high]

So is our economy ...infact ours is going backwards .

Asia's the new west it seems ..boy the tables have turned .

[joe guy]

I asked my guys at the local shop for any used ballast... And low and behold they had a 400 watter (exactly what i wanted to upgrade to... And for 60 bucks and came with a 1 year warranty... Not the ballast company warranty but from the shop owner him self... I belive it is a orical... And if growing is legal in scott than check ur local swapmeet... I gota 6 inch sun system i belive for 20 bucks 435cfm one and fan speed controller lol there are deals everywhere just gota hunt for them... But id say check ur local shop for a used demo

[rocket high]

Hi Joe

It's not legal to grow here... because the prime minister thinks the "war on drugs" is working .

But you can pick bit's n bobs up on Gumtree ... its a bit sketchy to say the least .

[Sativa Dragon]

I think the bottom line is the difference is marginal enough between mag and digi that you wouldn't see a difference until you had the rest of it all dialed in, If you got big bucks you drive a nice car, on a budget maybe you buy the rich guys last car, there is a place in this world for everything. I sold my car and bought a ballast

Peace

The old ballasts never used to hum loudly only a slight noise starting up now they are shit and could be an arrest in the waiting as if you listen they're Fucking loud.I use digtal now 100 pound for 400/600 is 120.silent and no start up noise ,perfect for nosey neighbours ,had mines 3 years only one has failed haciedna and replaced it no probs .I would never use the old ballests again.peace

[joe guy]

That sux rocket, never heard of gum tree but just like another poster said just replace to igniter and cap and ur golden.. I still have mine just incase this one takes a shit for some reason... But yes I'd say switch if u can a deal on a digi other wise keep rockin the mag..
To be honest the only thing I've noticed is I can take better pix with the digi verse mag lol

[vostok]

Modern digital Ballasts cause RF interference in the low bands, Ok for you but if you have a granny or a HAM nut ..you won't be popular with them

there pros and cons for both

[Sativa Dragon]

Originally Posted by vostok

Modern digital Ballasts cause RF interference in the low bands, Ok for you but if you have a granny or a HAM nut ..you won't be popular with them

there pros and cons for both

Actually thats not completely accurate...

My Ballast has internal heat and RF shielding, this is important as the high frequency unshielded cheaper or older Digital ballasts would interfere with, or cause to fail, any electronic devices in the grow area like ph pens, ppm meters, ec meters etc. So the insurance the shielding provides is worth the extra cash not to mention not alerting all the grannies and ham radio knobs out there, BTW you will know if there is a HAM radio Knob in your area by the "BIG GAY" antennas that protrude from his or her dwelling. Always a nice touch.

Peace

[miron555]

lots of my friends use new kind of enegy supply that u are talking about, and they all say it is worth it.