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[@pitbikehype5281]

Why would you swap out different bulbs? If you cant answer that question you shouldn't be recommending lights for growing...

[@abnutrientsgoldcoast6076]

The dimming by wattage feature is so handy for veg rooms. Starting off on a 250W MH at the seedling stage then graduating up to 400W or 600W as the plants grow is a great way to save power.

[@dave6635]

The Phantom is the only ballast I've ever had problems with. It would fail to start from the timer switch. Replaced the timer twice, but it would not start on time. It would start manually 100%, but failed to start from a timer half the time. I replaced it with a Qauntum and never had the problem again. What he fails to mention is that the Qauntum runs cooler and has the more stable frequency of any ballast he has on the table.

[@mopeaceproductions218]

Great video I have a question now I have a 1000watt ballast can I use thus on a Mars hydro s1000? Or us it just made for hp or mental hilight

[@torrielandsman4625]

If it is MH it will not work with HPS

[@markrich3271]

The dimable feature is for those who use their ballast as back ups , or need to turn them down in the summer. Why would I buy a 600w ballast at the same money as a 1000w. I may need a 600w bulb and ballast in late july august but may need a replace my 1000w hps . In mid winter I like to over clock my 1000w MH for the extra lumens and heat provided. I use the dimable option and love it.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

All my plants go outside in May, and then back inside in October. The heat from the HID lamps is nice to warm up my house in winter, but ideally I'd like a GREENHOUSE with a wood stove in it.

[@fitzwater504]

What happened to the Apollo hid 1000 watt digital dimmable ( purple Regin)???

[@Bad_Batch_65]

Thanks for the review and theory/performance thoughts. Great video. Old video, I gotta start looking at the date first lol

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

My ballast is not in the same room. Duh they have cords....

[@opieknievel]

I've been using Apollo Horticulture ballasts for over a year now and I love them. Their Purple Reign series adjusts from 400-1050 watts with several settings in between. I find this adjustability very useful. I can use 1 ballast for different setups at different times. Run a 400w veg with it and switch bulbs to a 600w or 1000w for flower. All you have to do is switch bulbs and adjust the ballast. Very versatile.

[@fitzwater504]

Were can you find this purple regin. I’ve looked every were??

[@duramax78]

Awesome video thanks for your time.

[@patrickmcgraw3435]

Can somebody teach me about voltage. I am looking at a 750 watt Gavita DE HPS. I don't know anything about voltage or electricity.

[@grandcanyonmaster]

all "ballasts" are all made in China the western companies make their own aluminum housings & gimics brand name the recycle places won't take them because they contain PCB's been growing best in 4 corners for 20 yrs. truck loads of chinese mfg. electronic stuff timers , fans ,pumps hauled to land fill. 20 yrs. workin' alone full time job. American companies should manufacture these things for marijuana industry.

[@torrielandsman4625]

I would buy the lumitec ballast if I was looking for a digital ballast! but I think I will stick to my old school magnetic ballast, its served me for thirty years and works perfectly.

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

I use fluorescents for veg and use the 400 for last two weeks of veg and 600 for flower

[@ericflowers2146]

How can you tell if a ballast works without the lights? I have 3 and plugged them in and there was no fan noises or anything.

[@ryanloon8533]

so your saying the ballast thing you can switch light bulbs from 600hps to a 400w hps light bulb as long as you switch the ballast to the right wattage? interesting haha

[@torrielandsman4625]

that ballast was designed to switch from 1000w 600w and 400w bulbs. very versatile ballast. far better than dimmable as far as your bulbs go as they are designed to burn at their rated wattage.

[@mariusmadalincodreanu5031]

how much kw consumes per hour a ballast 220V inputs - 1000 watt out to 1000 watt hps? Tnx

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

But these go up to 11

[@rastamaze3242]

Any review on the Sunnytech electric ballast?

[@marcocastrilli6420]

Is it safe to run a Ballast 24/7 for 3 weeks straight with a 1000 watt bulb .

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I grow tomatoes, and squarsh and they need REST time, as in nature, so my lights get shut off every night for about 10 hrs. I also play classical music for them, from KZbin, and nature sounds like running water and birds chirping, all at the same time. At night I keep it quiet for them. (as in nature).

[@MrDanrn999]

Thank you MG!

[@outbackbuildingsplus2964]

The best ballast I ever used was a commercial ballast called Metrolight smartHID

[@TheRezaabdul]

Wondering if it is possible to use a 600 watts HPS bulb without using any ballast?

[@Fresh2day]

naw need a ballast. Even if the bulb is 100-150 watt hps then still need a ballast.

[@ihreMaskeSitztNichtRichtig]

Lumateks settings are not for dimming 1k bulbs, but it runs all bulbs from 250 to 1000w.

[@mentalpatientMp]

Wish my ballast did that. It only has % dimming rather than specific 400, 600 wattages :(

[@asamusicdude]

Caliballast is pretty small too but Loud

[@greenleafgrow6257]

Niceee

[@badams63adams48]

I ran mh hps. In the years past just up to about 3 yrs ago. Then I started running high quality led And I am gonna have to stay with led. Never thought if switch but I did.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

How does it feel to be OUT of the closet then? L0L

[@ibraheem3abassi579]

wondering why gavita was not mentioned

[@ronleblanc4518]

It was! The last one in the line lol.

[@scotbalfour339]

ibraheem hanbali did u listen 👂 lol

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@ronleblanc4518 He held the Gavita UPSIDE DOWN and maybe this guy couldn't read that? L0L