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    Default Electronic vs Magnetic MH Ballasts

    Electronic vs Magnetic MH Ballasts. My LFS guy who I like says that magnetic ballasts are more reliable and the way to go. I was wondering if energy savings with electronic ballasts make them the way to go???? All opinions welcome as I have to make up my mind soon to get my 100g project going. I am planning on 2 175 w MH

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    Do your research as to what you intend to have as far as live stock and how much you are willing to spend... IMO, it's a toss up. I personally like both. But find myself favoring HQI magnetic the best... there's really not a bulb it won't fire.
    There's nowhere else I'ld rather be... unless, of course, you're buying

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    merged the two threads together....
    Every electronic device is manufactured with smoke stored deep inside... only a true genius can find a way to set it free.

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