1500 or 150w?

[FurnaceBoi]

I was offered this light for a really good price. It's old and beat up but it's a really good price. Is this a 1500 watt light? Or a 150 watt light? That will determine whether I buy it or not

[FurnaceBoi]

Figured it out. It's a 150 watt. So I'm going to put a metal halide in it and retire my blurple light. It's still an upgrade to my kit for.....oh not 80....I said 60. He said 65. We shook hands

[FurnaceBoi]

So could I simply upgrade the ballast since I have a 1500w socket?
I think so.

[FurnaceBoi]

I'll show you folks how it cleans up once I put my touch on it

[Smokesteve]

Yes you have a mogul socket. Check to sure the contact is clean unplugged of course. It will be good for any ballast just make sure the bulb matches the ballast.

[Toker1]

Might want to call the the socket manufacturer, but I believe that socket is good for 1500w or below.

[FurnaceBoi]

Yes that was my assumption to I'm a Tech head. Don't worry I'll clean it up but it was a good deal for a garage find

[FurnaceBoi]

Throw a metal halide bulb in there and I have a nice New veg light. And I can buy an adjustable ballast if I ever want to use it for flower. Thanks all

[vostok]

I was offered this light for a really good price. It's old and beat up but it's a really good price. Is this a 1500 watt light? Or a 150 watt light? That will determine whether I buy it or not

These 150w HID are more heat than light ideal for winter shed grows in Canada ..lol

in a pinch you could have 4 over a SCROG/SOG to get an even penetration..lol maybe

IMO Better Value eleswhere

good luck

[FurnaceBoi]

I'm going to upgrade the ballast to a 400w adjustable

[FurnaceBoi]

Is this the correct upgrade?

[vostok]

Is this the correct upgrade?

Good Value indeed but the 600w would offer better par/ to watt value(light to power= use

still thats cheap as f**k lol

[FurnaceBoi]

I only have a 2 x 4

[Toker1]

A 600w light would be a waste in a 2x4... light would be hitting the walls on the 2 foot side. Not very efficient for the space given.

[FurnaceBoi]

But come to think of it if it's adjustable it would go beyond when I upgrade the tent . good point

[FurnaceBoi]

Just found a 600 for $9 more.
looks like a Chinese brand. Has anyone tried this?
I think for a hundred and ten bucks will get me started

[Toker1]

Yes, I tried I-power equipment before. It’s cheap and it doesn’t last very long. I would go for a more reputable company if equipment quality is of any concern.

[FurnaceBoi]

Ok. Could you guys recommend some more reputable companies or an economical way to upgrade this light? I consider it an investment

[Toker1]

I think a 250w HID would work with this space. Might need to add supplemental lighting for the 4 foot side of the tent.
Or you can get a 260w quantum board LED. Either or would be good for a 2x4.