G79's Kozmic Creations

[growsinse79]

It's a stinker extreme

 

[growsinse79]

Pink Runtz day 46,... blueberries day 28,... Voodoo Thai day 25
Can't post pics uploaded file is too long for server to process...wtf up

 

[growsinse79]

Pink Runtz day 46,... blueberries day 28,... Voodoo Thai day 25
Can't post pics uploaded file is too long for server to process...wtf up

Try again Why can't I post pics?

 

[growsinse79]

Downloaded a photo compression app from play store.

 

[growsinse79]

Pink Runtz day 49,... blueberries day 31,... Voodoo Thai day 28. I can smell pinky outside. Not sure if I need a new filter, or if the smell in going through the walls.

 

[growsinse79]

So in less than a month, the new MH quit working. It tries to light, then shuts off after 30 seconds. Will call HTG supply tomorrow and see what they say.

 

[steamroller]

Do you have another bulb to try with?

 

[growsinse79]

Do you have another bulb to try with?

No, but I'm pretty sure the bulb is not the problem. Maybe some HID guys know.

 

[steamroller]

There is no starter for the ballast is there?

 

[moe.red]

Is it an electronic ballast?

Bulbs require a high current start to form the arc then it tapers off. Electronic ballasts can fail to switch.

 

[growsinse79]

Is it an electronic ballast?

Bulbs require a high current start to form the arc then it tapers off. Electronic ballasts can fail to switch.

Its the old type.

 

[moe.red]

If matched properly it’s most likely the capacitor. @Pipecarver had to replace one a bit ago. But yeah they should warranty tgat.

 

[steamroller]

There is no starter for the ballast is there?

I meant capacitor.

 

[Pipecarver]

No, but I'm pretty sure the bulb is not the problem. Maybe some HID guys know.

It could be the bulb, I had a mix with bulbs up and thought I'd blown another ballast because I've not seen an hps lamp go out like that. I switched ballasts still nothing, I changed the socket, still nothing. I put in another bulb and lights action.

I've had to replace 2 of 3 parts to the old mechanical ballasts a few times. I went back to the old mechanical after blowing 2 electronic in 4 years, other than noise and heat...that I like..... I rather have the old for their longevity & how cheap the kits are over the new crappy electronic hps ballasts

 

[Pipecarver]

I meant capacitor.

It may half fire if capacitor is gone...or be swollen....like an old milk carton the capacitor will swell like that and bulge its seams out. I think if the starter is fried the light is just out......careful with the capacitor...short it out ...not you....its still live even after disconnecting.

 

[SSgrower]

That's right capacitors hold charge. Careful, bulge is correct too, blown cap. SS Oh forgot to say high, Go Grown

 

[growsinse79]

Thanks for all the replys guys.
I just called HTG and a real person answered on the second ring. Within 3 minutes I have a new light on the way. The guy didn't know if it's the light or ballast. He said I should have a new set in 3-4 days and a lablel to send the broken one back.
AC infinity did the same on an almost 2 year old light- not sure how long the htg warranty is.

 

[growsinse79]

Pink Runtz day 52,... blueberries day 34,... Voodoo Thai day 31. Voodoo Thai x Acid dog and pinky clones day 1

 

[growsinse79]

Voodoo Thai

 

[growsinse79]

Pink runtz

 

[growsinse79]

I just made a terrible mistake that could spell disaster. I was adjusting the exhaust settings last night and accidentally shut it off. Indoor humidity was 82% at lights on.

 

[Rootsruler]

You'll be fine. One day won't do much.

 

[growsinse79]

You'll be fine. One day won't do much.

The circulating fans were on the whole time; I opened the door at lights on and fog poured out- but the plants look good.a

 

[Rootsruler]

In one of the 2 x 2's I have I only have a manual humidifier to humidify it. The 5 x 5 and one of the 2 x 2's I have a T3 keeping everything in range. I forgot to turn off the manual humi once and when I woke up the next morning I remembered I had left it on and when I checked the hygrometer mounted outside the tent it read 99%!

Think of it as if they had gotten rained on if they were outdoors....no problem....

 

[growsinse79]

Pink Runtz day 55,... blueberries day 37,... Voodoo Thai day 34. Voodoo Thai x Acid dog and pinky clones day 4

 

[growsinse79]

Should have the new halide tomorrow. Blueberries are only 51 days since sprout.

 

[growsinse79]

I got the new light today and it doesn't work. Same problem as the last. I called HTG and told them, they said it must be the bulbs and trhey will send a new one priority shipping. So I went to the hardware store and found a 250w mh bulb for $15 and it works so far

 

[steamroller]

Did you try the hardware store bulb in both units just to see if it was the bulb for that one too?

 

[growsinse79]

Did you try the hardware store bulb in both units just to see if it was the bulb for that one too?

No, I had already boxed up the first one. I have light now, and an extra ballast that probably works. When they figure out how to send a bulb that works, they can have the ballast back. I did ask the guy if the 7/14 printed on the bulb was when it was made, and he didn't know.

 

[steamroller]

You may have caught them?
Is there a date on your hardware bulb?