Oh, so it's like 260w HPS?

This should be in the $15-$20 range.

I'm tired of winter, so no.

LOL our forecast tells that after today with around 65°F winter is coming back next week... Should I be happy with that or what?!

Light Emitting Plasma = Electrodeless MH lamp, and it produces the same amount of heat and IR as electroded MH lamps.

The LEP lamps DO produce heat-but not as much.Their TINY bulbs get VERY hot and are under higher pressure than other HID bulbs.The ballasts generate some heat and LTS of RFI,EMI.Electronic ballasts are easierto track than magnetic ones because of the RFI and EMI radiations.And the LEP lamps put out larger amounts of UV-users of these lamps are warned about it-UVB.Stay in the grow room with these lamps--you could get a sunburn or burned eyes.The LEP lamp makers suggest door switches to the grow areas to turn those lights off if the door to the room is opened.And outside switches to turn them off.These grow lamps are also VERY EXPENSIVE-Almost 800-1000$ per fixture.The bulbs aren't user replaceable.You have to send the fixture back to Gavita or other maker to have the light relamped.

Yeah way too much. I'm looking for a /c 175 watt lamp but I ain't desperate for one!

To be fair, that is a listing for 20 lamps. Which comes out to $100 per lamp.

The site was last updated in 2004.

Check out eBay item # 124122627234.  Another reason for stocking up low pressure sodium bulbs. Better than stocks or real estate.