PrincessPot
New Member
Hi! im a fresh, new grower and i was hoping someone could explain lights,ballast, etc. I've done hours of research but i still don't quite get it.
I have 3 metal halide bulbs and currently growing only one plant so i don't need a seriously huge fixture. the first seedling days i used a fluorescent tube (for aquariums and such) and now two weeks later she's under a compact fluorescent in a clamp lamp.
In order to use my metal halides I understand i cant use them with my lamp so I must purchase a ballast? Can anyone help to explain why and where to purchase one inexpensively. Also if i have to purchase a ballast how would i go about installing it? I know this sounds pathetic to all you veteran growers but I just don't understand. Help?
I have 3 metal halide bulbs and currently growing only one plant so i don't need a seriously huge fixture. the first seedling days i used a fluorescent tube (for aquariums and such) and now two weeks later she's under a compact fluorescent in a clamp lamp.
In order to use my metal halides I understand i cant use them with my lamp so I must purchase a ballast? Can anyone help to explain why and where to purchase one inexpensively. Also if i have to purchase a ballast how would i go about installing it? I know this sounds pathetic to all you veteran growers but I just don't understand. Help?