Hps lighting

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kenneth_342

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Hey everybody. I was just wondering Im using a 1000w hps system right now with a solarmax 1 bulb(600whps and 400wmh) I was wondering if i should use this bulb for the whole process or if i should Switch back to the 1000w hps bulb for flowering? Any help would be greatly appreciated.:joint:
 
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kenneth_342

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Thats what i was thinking but ive been getting some mixed replies from other folks. i thought just using the 1000w hps would be better for flowering because i really dont need it to grow much more after i start to flower. I know it will grow alot anyways when i start to flower.
 
420101

420101

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i've never read that nor heard of it except to supplament more light when your lacking
 
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420101

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it means u can use both to do both but each has there "job" mh is best for veg and hps is best for flower now u can use both but i don't think its better too.....
 
dursky

dursky

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I am using both and am wondering if that is why the are taking so long to finish.. Its like there still growing
 
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420101

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might have some play on it but as long as your in 12/12 it should be all good.
the only diff other then spectrum is a mh will take longer to flower so if your using both may add a few days to the grow. far as still growing they do till ya chop em
 
midgradeindasouth

midgradeindasouth

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I think you aught to ask someone who has had alot of experience.
I might would pm a moderator or someone like Videoman40 or fdd2blk.
If they do not respond to this thread in a day or so I would pm them.
 
videoman40

videoman40

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First off, always feel free to PM me, or anyone for that matter, your questions are always welcome! That's why everyone is here....to help one another.

You are going to get 1000 opinions on this subject.

My opinion is: I would use the MH light through the 2nd week of flowering, along with your vegging nutes, as this is when your baby will grow the most.
(alot of growers omit the vegging nutes at this point, and you always see them asking for help, wondering why they have yellowing leaves now, the reason why is because they totally switched to flowering nutes)

After that I would change over to the HPS light.
I hope this helps you in your quest.
Peace
 
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