WTB: Metal Halides. What cha got?

[Boogie]

Considering switching out my LED panels and going with MHs. Looking for 250w. Open to either SE or HQIs. Mounting in a canopy so would prefer individual reflectors. Tank is 6' and I plan on having three. Its ok if you don't have 3 set ups, just would need to be able to match up.

Might run single LED in middle and one 250 on each side just to see what happens, I know there would b spill over but curious about what growth would be.

Let me know what cha got? Pics and prices please.

P.S. Once I get this all figured out I will be selling my LED panels (120w chinese 1 w LEDs). Currently hae 5 of them. One should be available in about 1 week. The rest...?

 

[CRW Reef]

I would be interested in the LEDs if and when you part ways with them. Are you interested in maybe using 400 mh with individual ballasts and reflectors?

 

[Boogie]

250 is what I want to try at this point.

Does bring up a side note that I would be willing to discuss trading my led panels for the halides.

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[Off The Deep End]

Hey Mark, i would be interested in one of the LED pannels

 

[Boogie]

Cool

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[tlsrcs]

Yea I might be interested as well in two when the time comes. I would trade my MH but its a fixture with 2x250s and t5s so not what your looking for

 

[Boogie]

lots of pms for the led panels for sale. lol. Not many for halides lol. Panels will be sold at 120 per panel. Timeline still unknown.

 

[jonlittle]

I got two 175, individual reflectors... and one 150(?) That I had 2 36" blue.. I'm up in junction, but are headed to Denver Thursday and Friday, cheap.. 100 for it all!? Pm me if interested...

 

[jgonzz]

I have 3 luminarc III reflectors I would sell

 

[Boogie]

Wanting to stick with 250s but thank you. How much Josh?

 

[Boogie]

bump for any more options

 

[tlsrcs]

im going to DIY leds but you could buy my fixture and tear it apart and make it a retro fit.......just an option

 

[dv3]

might try down south

 

[Boogie]

might try down south

? Scams?

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[dirtefish]

Educate me I know squat about mh, whats the lettering? Se hqi de ?

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[dirtefish]

? Scams?

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Im down south btw

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[aztecdreams]

I have an extra 250w setup. Would need new bulb. Maybe we can do a swap+ cash deal for the LED? I'm in NorthDenver

 

[Boogie]

Metal halide bulbs are generally available in two styles - either a single-ended screw base or double-ended (HQI) style. Just like any other light bulb, these bulbs are available in different wattage and color temperatures. But more importantly, metal halide bulbs are differentiated by the manner in which they start, falling under either "probe-start" or "pulse-start" systems. It is crucial to distinguish the different bulb types to accurately match metal halide bulbs/wattage to their ballast type to ensure proper operation. Metal halide systems are system-specific and the "wrong" bulb will not work with incompatible systems. In some situations incompatible bulbs may start but usually experience dramatic color shift, light loss, tend to have a shorter bulb life and can potentially cause severe damage.
Most American-made metal halide bulbs are probe-start bulbs while most European-made metal halide bulbs are pulse-start bulbs. Double-ended or HQI (Mercury Quartz Iodide) bulbs require HQI fixtures and ballasts to work. Since many metal halide systems are system-specific, the easiest way to ensure bulb compatibility and proper operation is to pair metal halide bulbs of the appropriate wattage with a ballast and light fixture from the same manufacturer.


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[Boogie]

I have an extra 250w setup. Would need new bulb. Maybe we can do a swap+ cash deal for the LED? I'm in NorthDenver

Details? model numbers, style etc.

 

[Boogie]

Educate me I know squat about mh, whats the lettering? Se hqi de ?

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The single ended ones look like long light bulbs with just one screw in thingy. The double ended ones look more light glass fuses and are the style you will see most offten in the set up that are multpile mhs with some sort of t5 or pc light all built into one fixture.