Dual Arc Hortilux Super HPS R U using them?

[woodsmaneh]

Has anyone experience using this bulb? I just bought 12 of them and doing my first run, so far so good and I think they produce more resin that the regular HPS 2 weeks from finding out. I need more so If you have used them let me know. I Think TK or DS used some a year or so ago. Thanks for your comments.

• Hortilux™ Super HPS
• Hortilux™ Dual Arc
  
  
  
  
  
  
  SUPER BLUE DUAL ARC (Available wattages: 1000w)
  
  Studies have shown the most productive method for indoor growing is by starting plants with Metal Halide and then switching to High Pressure Sodium grow lights. The Dual Arc is a combination of the HORTILUX™ Super HPS and the world class spectrum of HORTILUX™ BLUE in one lamp. The result of this combination is more compact plants and vigorous flower and fruit production without the need to purchase a Metal Halide and a HPS lamp separately. Dual Arc is the Best, all-in-one grow lamp.
  • Contains a HORTILUX™ Super HPS arc tube & a HORTILUX™ BLUE arc tube in one lamp
  • Promotes vigorous growth, accelerated development, and hearty flowering
  QUALITY
  
  • Made in the USA
  • Exclusive HORTILUX™ Spectrum
  • We test every grow lamp before it is shipped
  • 1 year warranty
  ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
  
  • Lead Free
  • Patented Environmentally friendly design (EN) means our lamps are lead free
  • Meets Federal EPA, TCLP test criteria as non-hazardous waste.
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  
  • Use with Magnetic Core & Coil ballasts only with an ANSI rating of S52
  • Must be used in an enclosed fixture only

 

[caveman4.20]

I like Ushio's version cheaper and the germans make better shiza

 

[slap14]

I'm using one first time out just finishing up the run. Looks good(resin wise) but the proof is in the pudding and the pudding will be done in a couple weeks. ;)

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[caveman4.20]

Are you guys using digital ballast???

 

[slap14]

Are you guys using digital ballast???

Yea Caveman using a Solis-Tek digi ballast. No Problems at all. I did change out my dual arc for the last two weeks of flower to a Solis-Tek 1000watt MH 6000K. Just wanted a little more blue to finish.

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[caveman4.20]

You know when I used them I was having heat issues I think you should treat dual arc like six and a for so get as close as you would a six Hun watt that's if your temp contralto can handle it ....that's what I'll do next time

 

[noone88]

I've ran dual arcs for over a year (1:1 ratio dual arc to HPS) in my flower rooms. I am back to all HPS bulbs. The extra blue and minor uva/uvb did not give me extra benefits as I have hoped. I have tried the 860 ceramic bulb and my yield has gone down.

For vegging, mixed spectrum is the way to go however. Dual arcs have a place, just not in bloom rooms.

 

[caveman4.20]

Eye dual arc!
They have a place in my bloom tent!

 

[caveman4.20]

Meant to post this earlier!