BC Ballast Digital Ballasts are proving to be a very high Quality ballast.

In the hydroponics industry there are many digital ballast options available to growers. We brought in a few different brands so far and have been selling the BC Ballast digital ballast lineup for approximately 1 year. We have had nothing but satisfied customers and positive feedback on them and quite happy to have them in our product line up.

They BC Ballast Digital ballast comes with a 3 year solid warranty that offers the customer a NEW replacement if anything goes wrong with the original digital ballast purchased. Please read disclaimer from the BC Ballast website:

Warranty:

BC Ballast’s warranty does not apply to damages resulting from any action including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repairs or unauthorized modifications. This warranty is void if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or damaged as a result of excessive corrosion/water damage, excessive current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of BC Ballast’s control.

Disclaimer:

BC Ballast intends that this product is to be installed by a qualified electrician. BC Ballast intends that this product is to be used for plant lighting on lawful plant species. BC Ballast does not accept any liability of misuse of this product by the customer.

We have had no issues with the BC Ballast digital ballast lineup and have found them to be one of the most reliable digital ballasts of all the brands we have ever sold over the years. 

Heres some more info on the BC Ballast Digital ballasts.

600W & 1000W Digital Electronic Ballast

• Operates a range of voltages for both MH and HPS lamps
• Lamp detection technology ensures safe and proper lamp operation
• Short circuit protection eliminates the need for fuses or reset buttons
• Generator friendly and flip-board ready
• Dimmable units run at 50, 75, and 100%
• Gradual dimming function available to manually adjust lumen output and power consumption – ensures lamp performance and longevity
• 1000W units require 9.0 Amps on 120V and 4.4 Amps on 240V
• 600W units require 5.6 Amps on 120V and 2.8 Amps on 240V
• Also available in 400W units!
• All units operate efficiently on 120V, 240V and 208V
• Higher lumen output than magnetic ballasts
• Long range igniter equipped – Up to 75′
• Completely sealed against dust and moisture
• Built in high temperature shut off at 75ºC/167ºF
• Completely silent, light-weight and energy-efficient
• 3 year warranty!
• *Shielded lamp-cords sold seperately

 

Replacing Lamps Frequently

We are often asked questions about replacing lamps for indoor gardens.  In this post we wanted touch down on that topic.

When growing indoors, spectrum and light intensity are very important.  The quality and quantity of light are one of the most important factors that can affect plant growth and yield.  Without adequate lighting or incorrect light spectrum, plants can suffer and yields will be reduced .

When walking into an indoor garden the human eye is often blinded by the brightness of the lights and can’t often notice a shift in spectrum or intensity diminished but the plants can and do.  Lamps that burn 12 hours a day for long periods of time will weaken in spectrum and intensity over time.  This happens in all HID lamps .  The chemical reaction within the arc tube will deteriorate over time and affect the output of the bulb.  Unfortunately lamps are not like our sun, they do need to be replaced.  Imagine growing under cloudy conditions, after awhile its bright enough for humans but plant growth will be become weak.

To maintain full growth, large flowers and abundant yields, lamps need to replaced on a regular schedule.  Burning a 1000 watt lamp that only puts out half the output it should is burning the full amount of electricity but only giving you half the results.

People always ask us how long should we keep our bulbs burning for?    Typically an High Pressure Sodium  lamp will last longer then a metal halide lamp.  HPS lamps are usually good for approx 10 months.  Metal Halide 6-8 months and its time to replace.  This is for Optimal growth.  Most growers use the HPS for no longer then 1 year and the MH no longer then 6 months.  For the price of a new lamp, the yield that is lost out weighs the cost in most cases.

The lamps usually have a monthly an annual calendar on the socket base theat you can scratch off the month and year you purchased so that way you can know how long the lamp has been running.  Its a quick and easy way to mark the lamp.  This way if you ever switch it out or mix it up you’ll always know how long it has been used.

 

General Organics Bio Thrive Series

We brought in the General Organics Bio Thrive series almost a year ago and have had nothing but rave reviews from our customers for this product line.  It has been the most simplest 1 part grow and 1 part bloom to use while achieving amazing results.  the taste of the finished product has been amazing and the yields have been phenomenal for an organic fertilizer.

For the price you simply cannot beat this combination and the supplements from General Organics are such high quality that this combination is unbeatable.

BioThrive Vegan plant formulas were designed to meet all the needs of plants through every stage of growth.  The formulations were based on ecological principles that maintain respect for the environment while providing balanced nutrition for plants. 

The ingredients in BioThrive are entirely Vegan.  They contain Sea kelp, mined minerals and natural plant extracts.

BioThrive actively improves the root environment by feeding the microbes that live in harmony with your plant. This will provide essential nutrition that creates a healthy vegetative , fruiting and flowering growth cycle.

Bio Thrive is ideal for all types of plants and can be used with the other products in the General Organics product line.  It can be used in all types of mediums aswell such as coco, soil, soiless etc..

BioThrive Grow is formulated to maximize vegetative growth by supplying plants with a custom diet that stimulates vigorous root and foliage developement.  Through proper nutrition BioThrive creates a strong frame for later flower and fruit production.  BioThrive works with all types of plants to give them a strong, healthy start.

Here is a link to where you can buy BioThrive from our website :

http://www.canadianwholesalehydroponics.com/products.cfm?p_id=2189&show_details=1&catpage=1

BioThrive Bloom provides flowering and fruiting plants with essential nutrients, perfectly balanced for superior blooms and bountiful harvests.  BioThrive has been specially designed to maximize flower, seed and fruit production.  The unique formulation of BioThrive will give you larger, more nutricous and delicious yields.  BioThrive benefits all kinds of plants during the fruiting and flowering stages of growth.

here is a link to where you can buy BioThrive from our website :

http://www.canadianwholesalehydroponics.com/products.cfm?p_id=2188&show_details=1&catpage=1

Vortex XL Fans by Atmosphere have arrived

We have brought in the new V series Vortex fans by Atmosphere.

These fans are really a game changer when it comes to moving large volumes of air.  With the new mixed flow impellar design these fans will move larger volumes of air more efficiently then any of their competitors.

• The V series fans are made of superior steel construction.
•  They come with a 120 Volt power cord so there is no wiring for you, just plug and play.  
• The finish is a hammertone powder coat finish which is the highest quality finish on any fan on the market today. 
• They have a true mixed flow impellar technology. 
• Permanantly lubricated maintenance free ball bearing motor
• Galvanized mounting brackets for operating in horizontal or vertical position
• Quiet and vibration free operation
• Exteneded collar and lip
• Optional speed control available aswell

And with The Vortex Fans unsurpassed quality you never need to worry about your fan going down. But in the unlikely event of that happening they are backed by a 3 year manufacturers warranty. But to take it one step further, Canadian Wholesale Hydroponics offers a replacement program where if your fan does go down we send a brand new one out so you don’t have to wait for service, we deal with the service and you get a brand new fan.  We know our customer’s equipment is very important and we know any down time is not good so we eliminate that for you and get you back up and running in no time.

We have 3 models to choose from :

• V-12 XL       2050 CFM   at   540 watts / 4.8 amps     38.2 lbs        $865.00
• v-14 XL       2905 CFM    at   860 watts /  7.5 amps    43.6 lbs    $1399.00
• V-16 XL      4515 CFM    at 1550 watts  / 13.2 amps   65.6 lbs    $2289.00

You can see them all at http://www.canadianwholesalehydroponics.com/products.cfm?cat_id=91&show_products=1&catpage=2  

 

 

Welcome to Canadian Wholesale Hydroponics Blog !

www.canadianwholesalehydroponics.com is Happy to Announce the opening of our own blog.

In this Blog we will be featuring new products, growing tips , product reviews and much more!

We have been operating now for over 10 years and are happy to serve our customers and help them with all their growing needs.

We are constantly expanding our product line and always looking to bring in the best products at the best prices and get them in the hands of the people who need them most.

If there are products you want and we do not carry please just ask and we will always try to bring them in for you.  We love to hear input from our customers and will always do our best to get the products in that you request.

We have an excellent network of suppliers from across North America and they are always willing to work with us to get new products out there for our customers.

We carry a variety of product lines but are always expanding our inventory so keep checking our website for the newest and most current products out there.

There are so many manufacturers of products nowadays in the hydroponic industry but we feel we represent the best of the industry with the products we carry.

Keep checking back for many more posts!

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