lighting system

[winterkid]

the total cost is RM 30
items used:
1)philips 865 cool daylight
2)reflector
3)6 metre of wire
4)electric ballast
here is some pics of my home made lighting system for CPs............

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[Harris Azariel]

nice setup!
i wish im good at setting wires so i can use fluorescent bulbs.i use CFL bulbs

[winterkid]

Thx harris. .as u see the light I used is only a short one so I dont have space to sow many seeds.
I expect to buy some plants from mr lim....my light space Is realy limited.

[piscesilim]

You need to change the electric ballast to electronic ballast. Because electric ballast produces a lot of heat!

[winterkid]

Are they different? And I dont know if its a eletric or eletronic ballast?
And how do I change to an electronic ballast?

[tzestan]

This is a magnetic ballast. It is heavy but durable.
Electronic version is lighter and does not need a starter (the round can).
More expensive. Upon startup, electronic ballast does not flicker. There is no humming noise as generated on some magnetic ballasts.

I don't know about others' experience. Personally, I don't find electronic ballast reliable. Broken a few, Philips and China brand. Seems not suitable for environment above 40C.