Best HPS bulb

[Bongofury]

Looking to purchase a back up HPS bulb and there are so many to choose from on Amazon. Both 1000 and 600 watt bulbs.

 

[kaotik]

IMO the high priced bulbs just aint worth it. like a designer tag on clothing; the cheap clothes can keep you just as warm

find a good middle ground bulb IMO. and replace em often.

 

[Hushpuppy]

If you are running an electronic ballast then I highly recommend the Digilux bulbs. I have tested them against other bulbs and used a light meter and found that they are worth a few extra bucks for what they put out. They last a long time before they begin to degrade, about 18months give or take. And they aren't super expensive. I also use the IPower bulbs and they work well but degrade faster and have lower initial lumens than the Digilux by about 15%.

However my testing was done a few years ago so all of that could be completely opposite by this point with the way technology and companies work. But I still like the Digis.

 

[orangesunshine]

http://www.eyehortilux.com/products/high-pressure-sodium#shps

 

[Grower13]

I prefer the Digilux bulbs too......

https://www.1000bulbs.com/search/?q=digilux

 

[Bongofury]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge everyone.