Speedbump.....(pics)

[7thG]

I was about to take another shot at growing. I have everything kinda set up. I need a lot more equipment, but things were taking shape. The seeds are in the dirt and one is stretching. But, I figured it be aite because i was gonna hit them with my hps today(maybe get a mh later). So there I am everthing ready to go, even put some water on my seedlings......poland springs! I have my ballast in one hand and the plug in the other......."let there be light". I sat there for about a half a minute analyzing the obvious fact that these 2 plugs dont match, then it set in, SHOWS OVER.

I sent Flora Hydroponics an email but it was a couple months ago I ordered so I dont know what the outcome of that will be.

Any suggestions as to a possible wallet friendly remedy would be greatly appreciated.

 

[TentFarmer]

Time for a new chord unfortunately.

GL

TF

 

[phatpharmer]

I can't believe they sent you a cord that doesn't even connect to the ballast they sent you, I'd be livid! Hopefully they rectify the problem if not I think I'd be changing suppliers! Heck I might even change suppliers even if they do rectify the problem sending you cords that don't even connect thats truely just stupidy!

Phatpharmer

 

[DirtySouth]

:holysheep: :hitchair: :stuff-1125699181_i_ :stuff-1125699181_i_ :cry: :rant: Kinda like a hooter,no lighter

 

[HippyInEngland]

Find/buy/order/recycle a socket that fits and splice the cables together.

eace:

 

[dirtyolsouth]

Hi,

Here's an easy solution that's available for about $12 at most hydro/indoor gardening stores:

I think that this is the one you need... The plug adapts a Hydrofarm fixture/cord set to a Sunlight ballast.

hXXp://www.hydroponics.net/i/131832

You should be good to go!

 

[mrkingford]

I usually use a hammer and screwdriver for my home repairs,lol.

Have you tryed radio shack?? They have all sorts of funky stuff.

 

[7thG]

Thought About Radio Shack, gonna probably stop there later. Im trying to see if I have any local hydroponics stores in the yellow pages. I tried home depot because I know they sell the bulbs but they have nothing in that catergory.

 

[7thG]

After wasting about 10$ in gas running around town looking for this adapter I finally found it. I went to Radio Shack, Home Depot, a store that sells nothing but lights and electric components, and a nursery with no success. Then, out of sheer luck I found a website to a store about 10 minutes away across state lines. My prayers have been answered because it sells everything I will ever need.....goodbye internet(u make me paranoid anyway). The people in there are very laid back, of course. I decided to pick up a bag of Ocean Forest while I was there because my seeds are in Miracle Grow. All for of a total of 32.50$

 

[TentFarmer]

Local stores rock. Prices are a little higher but the service and convenience makes up for it. Congrats on the find

 

[dirtyolsouth]

I'm glad you got your adaptor... and bonus! You found a local hydro store. I still tend to ship in a few things as some prices are hard to beat online, even after shipping. I paid $79 w/shipping for a new Hortilux 1K hps and locally it would have cost me about $117 w/tax. That's two bags of soil... But for buying soil and nutes a local supplier saves an arm and leg and some paranoia. Many years ago when I lived at another pad and first got into this hobby I had a UPS guy say something to me like "I'm wondering what it is you're building in there." Nice... I didn't sleep for a month... If you find more than one store within driving distance you can also spread out your purchases so you make half the visits you probably would to the one store.

Peace!

 

[pcduck]

.... The seeds are in the dirt and one is stretching. But, I figured it be aite because i was gonna hit them with my hps today(maybe get a mh later). So there I am everthing ready to go, even put some water on my seedlings......poland springs!....

Any suggestions as to a possible wallet friendly remedy would be greatly appreciated.

HPS are for flowering and MH are for veg. I would "hit them" with a MH not a HPS

Poland Springs may have many unwanted salts, I would be careful using it.