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Reddit mentions of Hydrofarm MLC-4X 4-Light HID Controller, White
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Hydrofarm MLC-4X 4-Light HID Controller, White. Here are the top ones.
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- Built in time clock
- Controls up to four HID lights
- Outlets are controlled by one 120 volt trigger cable
- For automated growing
Features:
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 7.63 Inches |
| Length | 9.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 4 Light |
| Width | 10.63 Inches |
Couple of things. First the price he linked to on amazon does include the reflector, which he says it doesn't. Second, if the he has ballasts, hoods, and bulbs he should test the bulbs to make sure they work. Still there is really know way to know how many hours have been logged on the bulbs, so they could be brand new or hours away from failing. I think this total package has a brand new cost of around $500 so you decide if saving 20-25% is worth the risk. Another thing to consider is that I have seen many blasts rewired for controllers by amateurs that have no idea what they are doing.
I don't see where the listing shows or says he has the glass panels for the hoods. Those are important or you will not be able cool the lights like the hoods were intended for. Next I just want to make sure you know that this is not nearly the entire package needed to get even a small grow op going.
You are in Cali so you may have access to clones, if not I would highly recommend a clone box. They start at $25 and go up to $300. You get what you pay for.
If you have two 1000w going, it would be best to have a light controller, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/HYDROFARM-MLC-4X-4-Light-HID-Controller/dp/B008NP7HNM/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1483987065&sr=1-2&keywords=light+controller
IF you are going to try to control heat and or smell you are going to need a squirrel blower with an active charcoal filter.
Also if you are starting with small plants that need to be under 24 hour light, a 1000w is going to be massive overkill. I used two 400w HPS to veg (florescent also work) enough for 3 1000W, plus a friend. You probably just need some high intensity florescent really.
Reflective Mylar, fertilizer, soil and or a hydroponic system all have to be considered as well. Prices have came down on equipment, still ends up being some pretty decent up front $$$ to get started. Made a lot of money doing it when I was younger though.