Hackerman
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Stopped by the grow store today for some new toys and I was talking to the owner about dimmable ballasts. By coincidence, the guy that sells him bulbs was there. Not sure if he actually worked for Hortilux or if he just worked for a local distributor. Either way, he seemed pretty well informed.
He went on about how reducing the power to a bulb is not a good idea. I understand a little about how it all works and I have been reading lately how the LEDs are run at slightly less than full power for various reasons. I didn't catch everything he said (went to the store right after wake-and-bake. LOL) but, like I said he seemed pretty well informed (or at least well trained LOL). Some nonsense about reducing power causing the spectrum wavelengths to change and blah blah blah. LOL
So, the other option to dimmable was the switchable. This ballast has a switch to convert from 1000w, 600w, 400w and I think one more. And, you use a different bulb with each setting, instead of using the same bulb for all the settings.
Any opinions on switchable vs dimmable?
As always, thanks.
He went on about how reducing the power to a bulb is not a good idea. I understand a little about how it all works and I have been reading lately how the LEDs are run at slightly less than full power for various reasons. I didn't catch everything he said (went to the store right after wake-and-bake. LOL) but, like I said he seemed pretty well informed (or at least well trained LOL). Some nonsense about reducing power causing the spectrum wavelengths to change and blah blah blah. LOL
So, the other option to dimmable was the switchable. This ballast has a switch to convert from 1000w, 600w, 400w and I think one more. And, you use a different bulb with each setting, instead of using the same bulb for all the settings.
Any opinions on switchable vs dimmable?
As always, thanks.