simondetroit
New Member
Well I finally got my $$. I'm gonna order 3 600 watt HPS tonite or tomorrow via the net. I saw that HTG has Lumatek Dimmable ballast and the larger 24x21 air cooled reflectors going for $339.00 with free shipping - 600 watt MH HPS Dimmable Grow Light Air Cool Kit 1 Lamp, They are also selling the regular Lumateks that are not dimmable for $329 - 600 watt MH HPS Lumatek Grow Light Air Cooled Kit but I figured for $10 more why not? What is the benefit of a dimmable ballast? Are there really times when you want less light? My other options are a hand full of $300 dollar packages (reflector, bulb,ballast). I'm looking for digital ballast for the quietness and possible resale value down the road. I see most of the $250 to $300 dollar kits have generic brand ballasts but they do offer 2 and 3 year warranties ? Here is an example of one of those kits - 600 WATT HPS DIGITAL GROW LIGHT 6" AIR COOLED HOOD 600w. I kind of dig this set up for only $269!! Well any suggestions or input would be helpful. I'm pretty much just looking for digital ballasts and air coolable hoods that are decen size to put over a 4ftx2.5 foot area each light?