advice on hid for cabinet

southernbob

Member
Hope everyone is doing ok,, I would like to possibly put a HID in my cabinet.
I was hoping that someone that has been using them for sometime could help
me with this? the cab is 22"wX33"HX17" deep, I used cfls for my first grow.
But if I can afford it I would like a HID for the 2nd. I had a heat problem but a couple
cpu fans took care of that.Thank yall for any help.
southernbob
 

southernbob

Member
I was just wanting to know what size HID to use in my cabinet.
I have tried to read up on the subject,is there a formula to use
to figure this out.I know that its 2000 lumens per plant and I
will have 5 plants soo that would be 10,000 lumens.mmmmm
 

\|/Joker420\|/

Well-Known Member
imo depends on a few thinks... like is the light going to be air or liquid cooled?
how much air are you going to be able to move
 

brownbearclan

Active Member
Hrm, the area seems a little small to be able to keep the heat under control with HID so I'd think you'd be fine with a 250W max. If you can get a switchable ballast that does MH for veg and HPS for flower that'd be ideal.
They have those little UFO LED lights for about $150 that would work good in a space that size and not get too hot.
Overall I guess it just depends on your budget and what you want to do. Peace. =)
 

\|/Joker420\|/

Well-Known Member
thats another thing i was going to say, dont underestimate the heat HID put off, i know my first grow i thought i was ok just sticking a 400watt in my closet.... obviously didnt go well haha
 
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