lighting option?

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singapore
 
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lighting option?

by singapore

so i just found a 760watt metal halide system for $280. $70 for shipping. these are the specs

Fixture Supports & Specification:-

HQI lamp: 2 x 250W

PC light bulb: 4 x 65W

Dual LED: 6 x Blue-Moon night light

Light Fixture unit dimension: 48" L x 15" W x 3" H

Fixture unit finish & material: non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing

5" Internal built-in cooling fan: 1

Internal electronic PC ballasts: 4

External electronic HQI ballasts: 2

Individual power cords: 2 x HQIs, 1 x PCs, 1 x LEDs, 1 x Cooling fan

Independent frt & bk row PC: Yes

Plexi PC splash guard: 2

Heat treated glass HQI splash guard: 2

Individual timer compatible: Yes



who thinks i should buy this?


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

thats a crazy light for that price man ............jeez .i never find things like that


saltwaterpimp
 
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by saltwaterpimp

new or used..? still a good price..


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

yeah about the best HQI or MH i've found of any quality are averageing right at a 1.00 a watt - - - -


saltwaterpimp
 
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by saltwaterpimp

i have got a few light deals in my day, never that good..be carefull...


singapore
 
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by singapore

its brand new. the only drawback is that it isnt a name brand. there is an exchange policy with the company though. and ive bought from them before, my power comapct, and im 100% satisfied. so yeah...i think ima go with it...in two weeks when i get enough money


singapore
 
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by singapore

actually...theres a fixture for ten dollars more, only 716 watts, 2 250watt metal halides, and instead of power compacts, its T5 HO's. better or nah?

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