born2killspam
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Where are the ballasts?
Things to Know About Lighting
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born2killspam
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Then I'd say the call is too tough to make, and you'd need to take area dimensions into account to pick one based on actual efficiency..
my area is 3*5*5, with the cool tube centered in the middle. Im more concerned with the actual temperature the light gives off, not the color or lumens.There is a lot of useful info here, but no one talks about the actual temps these lights give off.( in fareinheight as opposed to Kelvins)
born2killspam
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I think you'll enjoy the buds more, and get better lighting overall with the two.. You are sacrificing some PAR photons per watt running smaller bulbs, and 800<1000, and 400W MH only pumps as many photons out as about 300W HPS too, but you also sacrifice with distance, and I really prefer buds grown with some MH in the mix.. If at all posible though, mount those horizontally.. Even the MH which is likely spec'd BU, you can do it without issue as long as that little nipple isn't at the bottom.. If it is, metal ions will get trapped in there when it cools and that will affect bulb output..
That is still enough light for that space.. I imagine most others will disagree, but I do like things to be even and mixed a WHOLE lot..
That is still enough light for that space.. I imagine most others will disagree, but I do like things to be even and mixed a WHOLE lot..
thefirstissoon
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just a quick question people?, when running lets say 6x 600w watt hps, you cant plug it straight into a standard 15amp plug from an extension because of the watts???, so if i buy a a 3200watt contactor (http://www.elementshydroponics.com/item/483) does this allow me to connect it to straight to the plug socket, i mean does it have a plug on it ??? fanks for ya tymmm plus rep for answer! the first is gne 
GypsyBush
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just a quick question people?, when running lets say 6x 600w watt hps, you cant plug it straight into a standard 15amp plug from an extension because of the watts???, so if i buy a a 3200watt contactor (http://www.elementshydroponics.com/item/483) does this allow me to connect it to straight to the plug socket, i mean does it have a plug on it ??? fanks for ya tymmm plus rep for answer! the first is gne
Search google for 50 am timer box
Plug it into your range outlet rated for 50 amps...
They also make a 30 amp version for the drier outlet...
Then a simple timer can activate the relay and control all of your lights...
But you need 50 amp or 30 amp 220v...
thefirstissoon
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thanks for the reply gypsy bush, great help 
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anyone using a t5ho setup. I'm switching to that in a month or so. want to know how much light i will need to grow my plants.
SO if you could just tell me the watt's of your bulbs, how many bulbs, how big the fixture... and then how big your grow room is and how many plants are growing (successfully) under your lights. thanks.
SO if you could just tell me the watt's of your bulbs, how many bulbs, how big the fixture... and then how big your grow room is and how many plants are growing (successfully) under your lights. thanks.
born2killspam
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Are you talking real 100W cfl's or is that the replacement wattage? In any case, they are good for now atleast.. Don't put them too close..
BLAZNBASTURD420
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i saw this on amazon do you think it would work i have a 24ich grow light and a 5000k cfl is that to much im a first timer
JJMoney420
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where can i buy 85w and up daylight cfls in canada?
born2killspam
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I'm gonna say thats fine, but how many watts?
GypsyBush
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JJMoney420
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Ive been doing a lot of reading on the forums and i think im getting closer 2 what my set up will look like
Im rolling a 1mx1mx2m grow room with
two 125watt 6400k cfls
four 85watt 6400k cfls
four 23watt 6400k cfls
four 23watt 2700k cfls
im just wondering if this is enough light for 4 - 8 plants?
Im rolling a 1mx1mx2m grow room with
two 125watt 6400k cfls
four 85watt 6400k cfls
four 23watt 6400k cfls
four 23watt 2700k cfls
im just wondering if this is enough light for 4 - 8 plants?
GypsyBush
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a 250w HPS will give you MORE, BETTER buds for each watts (dollars) you burn...
like this one...
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=54182
or this kit if you want to go on cheap side...
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=45719
Check out this thread so you can see what people are doing with 250w HPS...
https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/128751-250w-hps-club-help-guide.html
GypsyBush
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Not saying you can;t do it with a CFL setup...
Just saying you can get MORE quantity of BETTER bud from an HPS...
I'd eve go as far as recommending a cool tube with the digi...
$240 bucks for the digi and the cooltube..
and assuming you are serious....
A filter/fan combo like this will eliminate odors and give you plenty of exhaust power...
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=52531
Just saying you can get MORE quantity of BETTER bud from an HPS...
I'd eve go as far as recommending a cool tube with the digi...
$240 bucks for the digi and the cooltube..
and assuming you are serious....
A filter/fan combo like this will eliminate odors and give you plenty of exhaust power...
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=52531