I have a 1000W switchable ballast that allows for either MH or HPS. I think it also allows for dual arc which I am very interested in. This is a cheapo old school analog one I got from Gro-Kart a group that used to sponsor here.
So I was considering upgrading my bulbs as I am using the "free" one that came with it. Actually they gave me 2 HPS bulbs with it and I used one of them for just about 2 months to finish off my last grow. So I may just sell the one I haven't used on CL.
So my question is first for anyone who has tried a dual arc. I am interested in using that though veg instead of a MH. I am wondering if anyone who has experience with both has anything great to say about it or should I stick to a 1000W MH for veg? I have another 400W HPS setup so I could technically run the 1000W MH and the 400HPS in the same tent but man that is a lot of light for a 5x5.
Also when you walk into the store they go on and on about how you get what you pay for in the bulbs. Buying a $300 Hortilux...is that really worth the extra 200 bucks over a $100 one? I mean I get the $40 ones are probably best used as targets but I am just growing for personal use. I find it hard to believe that they really matter that much...the cheapo one I got with the set is pretty awesome.
thanks!
So I was considering upgrading my bulbs as I am using the "free" one that came with it. Actually they gave me 2 HPS bulbs with it and I used one of them for just about 2 months to finish off my last grow. So I may just sell the one I haven't used on CL.
So my question is first for anyone who has tried a dual arc. I am interested in using that though veg instead of a MH. I am wondering if anyone who has experience with both has anything great to say about it or should I stick to a 1000W MH for veg? I have another 400W HPS setup so I could technically run the 1000W MH and the 400HPS in the same tent but man that is a lot of light for a 5x5.
Also when you walk into the store they go on and on about how you get what you pay for in the bulbs. Buying a $300 Hortilux...is that really worth the extra 200 bucks over a $100 one? I mean I get the $40 ones are probably best used as targets but I am just growing for personal use. I find it hard to believe that they really matter that much...the cheapo one I got with the set is pretty awesome.
thanks!