Solistek ballasts? 1000w - Growroom Lighting - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

stonedstoner · 01-05-2013, 11:56 PM

Does anyone have experience using these? Looking at the youtube videos and they seem pretty good. They have some safety features which normal ballasts don't. Just curious, thinking about running them. How do they compare to other ballasts? American made? Can't tell from the site.
thanks!

https://www.solis-tek.com/digital-bal...l-ballast.html

Snook · 01-06-2013, 01:03 AM

I've had the 600w for a year or 2, the 1000w I'm running my second run. I'm happy with them. First 1K was a dud, their C/S replaced it without question... they have a delay restart that prevents hot starts... no flutter, runs MH or HPS.. 400w/600w/1K.. I'll keep useing them.... if I dont go LED or induction for veg.

01-06-2013, 01:25 AM

they are great and the staggered start up is awesome if your running multiple lamps on a flip.

Azeotrope · 01-06-2013, 02:02 AM

I think the "American Made" is actually "American's sent the specifications to a chinese mass producer"......... Not trying for a buzz kill!! I remember noticing that little detail (semantics you know) on their website. Orange was all wrong!!!

Don't think you'll find a general application e-ballast sold on the horti market that is made in the USA. Breaks my heart really. I have read good reviews on these and I would encourage you to do a lot of research before you buy. My thoughts are the best warranty available from a well known brand should be a strong consideration.

Edit and self correction!!! Some times my mind fails me! LOL!!! These are made in Japan! Much better usually than China for sure. My bad! If I wasn't a CMH freak, just the made in Japan factor would get my vote!

At any rate, best regards and good growing to you!

Azeo

stonedstoner · 01-06-2013, 05:57 AM

yeah they sound pretty good to me. not sure if i should get the matrix which has the remote or if i should just go with the regular 1000w.

also, they came out with the hood soismax66 recently. anyone have any experience with the hood? it looks pretty good from the pictures that i saw. looks better than similar hoods on the market.

Doc420 · 01-07-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Azeotrope

I think the "American Made" is actually "American's sent the specifications to a chinese mass producer"......... Not trying for a buzz kill!! I remember noticing that little detail (semantics you know) on their website. Orange was all wrong!!!

Don't think you'll find a general application e-ballast sold on the horti market that is made in the USA. Breaks my heart really. I have read good reviews on these and I would encourage you to do a lot of research before you buy. My thoughts are the best warranty available from a well known brand should be a strong consideration.

Edit and self correction!!! Some times my mind fails me! LOL!!! These are made in Japan! Much better usually than China for sure. My bad! If I wasn't a CMH freak, just the made in Japan factor would get my vote!

At any rate, best regards and good growing to you!

Azeo

They use Japanese components.
This actually means that they are made in China.

The HighLander · 01-07-2013, 06:17 PM

Hey Stonedstoner,
Just got the the Matrix 1000w with the remote, had it for over a month now. So far it is great the remote will run more as you add them. Has it's own timer and keep track of the hours it run! I like it, plan on adding a 2nd one soon.

Treetroit City · 01-07-2013, 06:24 PM

These will be at the top of my list when I need new ballasts.

moses wellfleet · 10-28-2016, 08:50 PM

Any further info, how many people are using these ballasts in 2016?

RedBeardy5 · 10-29-2016, 07:20 PM

I use these and love them.

01-05-2013, 11:56 PM	#1
stonedstoner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 400	Solistek ballasts? 1000w Does anyone have experience using these? Looking at the youtube videos and they seem pretty good. They have some safety features which normal ballasts don't. Just curious, thinking about running them. How do they compare to other ballasts? American made? Can't tell from the site. thanks! https://www.solis-tek.com/digital-bal...l-ballast.html
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01-06-2013, 01:03 AM	#2
Snook Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Coast Florida Posts: 3,033	I've had the 600w for a year or 2, the 1000w I'm running my second run. I'm happy with them. First 1K was a dud, their C/S replaced it without question... they have a delay restart that prevents hot starts... no flutter, runs MH or HPS.. 400w/600w/1K.. I'll keep useing them.... if I dont go LED or induction for veg. __________________ Snook Search: PPK - PassivePlantKiller https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?threadid=292102 WHAT IS THIS? : https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread....65#post7832665
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01-06-2013, 02:02 AM	#4
Azeotrope Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where you aren't! Posts: 509	I think the "American Made" is actually "American's sent the specifications to a chinese mass producer"......... Not trying for a buzz kill!! I remember noticing that little detail (semantics you know) on their website. Orange was all wrong!!! Don't think you'll find a general application e-ballast sold on the horti market that is made in the USA. Breaks my heart really. I have read good reviews on these and I would encourage you to do a lot of research before you buy. My thoughts are the best warranty available from a well known brand should be a strong consideration. Edit and self correction!!! Some times my mind fails me! LOL!!! These are made in Japan! Much better usually than China for sure. My bad! If I wasn't a CMH freak, just the made in Japan factor would get my vote! At any rate, best regards and good growing to you! Azeo
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01-07-2013, 06:17 PM	#7
The HighLander Stoned in the Highlands Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: By the Water Posts: 434	Hey Stonedstoner, Just got the the Matrix 1000w with the remote, had it for over a month now. So far it is great the remote will run more as you add them. Has it's own timer and keep track of the hours it run! I like it, plan on adding a 2nd one soon. __________________ There can only be one
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10-29-2016, 07:20 PM	#10
RedBeardy5 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 543	I use these and love them.
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01-06-2013, 01:25 AM	#3
fishwhistle Guest Posts: n/a	they are great and the staggered start up is awesome if your running multiple lamps on a flip.
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01-06-2013, 05:57 AM	#5
stonedstoner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 400	yeah they sound pretty good to me. not sure if i should get the matrix which has the remote or if i should just go with the regular 1000w. also, they came out with the hood soismax66 recently. anyone have any experience with the hood? it looks pretty good from the pictures that i saw. looks better than similar hoods on the market.
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10-28-2016, 08:50 PM	#9
moses wellfleet Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Not close enough to tropical! Posts: 2,617	Any further info, how many people are using these ballasts in 2016?
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