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Felix1021
05/15/2008, 07:44 PM
Alright guys which one is best
Electronic or Magnetic ballast for MH set ups?

please answer asap

Felix-
GQuinn
05/15/2008, 08:08 PM
What type of bulbs (mogul or hqi) and what wattage?

Gary
Felix1021
05/15/2008, 08:14 PM
250 HQI
Felix1021
05/15/2008, 08:14 PM
250 HQI
GQuinn
05/15/2008, 08:19 PM
I think you will be better off with the magnetic ballast as they tend to burn hqi bulbs closer (overdrive) to there specifications.
I would wait and see what others have to say.

Gary
GSMguy
05/15/2008, 08:21 PM
m80 magnetic.
Felix1021
05/15/2008, 08:24 PM
okay cool...i'm looking for a decent 250 mh /T5 combo fixture

any ideas/options?

thanks

Felix-
Tang Salad
05/15/2008, 08:56 PM
Giesemanns are great, but a bit pricey.
Felix1021
05/15/2008, 09:21 PM
yea i like the geisemann fixture . pricy indeed! hehe
im looking at a few 24" long fixtures...any recommendation ?
Otto2
05/15/2008, 09:28 PM
I could be wrong, but I think electric are cheaper to run.