About bulb

Discussion in 'Marijuana Growing' started by SmokieDaGreat, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. SmokieDaGreat

    SmokieDaGreat Member

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    hey i wanted to know if i buy a 400 wt hp light and hooked it up to a desk clamped light with an aluminum foiled background wi=ould it still grow found q bulb on ebay for 14 95 shipped and the whole ballast thing is way out of order u kno
     
  2. M4N14C42O

    M4N14C42O Cannabis Connoisseur

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    no you need a ballast to run a HID light
     
  3. BudBill

    BudBill Dark Helmet

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    Nothing personal my man but have you ever seen the size of a 400 Watt HPS or MH bulb? The socket diameter is easily double the size of a standard bulb not to mention the standard lamp cord would melt (you want a grounded plug as well). Keep in mind that fire is a possibility with HID lights.

    But as my man said you do need a ballast.
     
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