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dangledo

dangledo

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newworldicon said:
I have never seen them available in the UK, where are you? I'd be interested in trying them straight in my reflector, a dutch poot with midi reflector.
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the reason I use these is that you dont have to use reflectors. therefore, no heat build up, or 'hot spots'. they arent flawless, but the bare bulb, is a major plus, except burns. Thems hurt. Im in the U.S.A., and originally bought the bulbs from htgsupply.com but they had the off brand, and I now have the chrome domes original.
 
newworldicon

newworldicon

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dangledo said:
the reason I use these is that you dont have to use reflectors. therefore, no heat build up, or 'hot spots'. they arent flawless, but the bare bulb, is a major plus, except burns. Thems hurt. Im in the U.S.A., and originally bought the bulbs from htgsupply.com but they had the off brand, and I now have the chrome domes original.
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Yeah I get that you don't need a reflector, the reason why I am considering them is my poot is a commercial horticultural light with a ballast/reflector in one. I could use the bulb only and have a duct hanging directly above the bulb sucking heat away without having to cut a hole in the reflector. Ill check em out.
 
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805blaze

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I think Im just gonna go with a 600 hps/mh because I would still have to get a ballast for the light and that just adds to the price I think I'll get a lot more use out of a hood setup. But thanks for the advice I'll definitely use it for future grows
 
Dirt Bikin Buds

Dirt Bikin Buds

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I would get the 400w. I have mine in a 7'x2'x4' and the temps are CRAZY!!! I have to run 2 fans, open my window and keep the door open to run the 400... and that only takes it to 80. Its a pain in my ass.
 
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805blaze

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I have a pretty healthy habit and I eventually want to start producing more and like I said I'm going to be moving to a bigger place soon so why buy a 400 if Im gonna want to upgrade. Ive found a 600 that says it runs lowest heat of any 600 and I think ill be able to circulate air in the room without too much trouble
 
lotsOweed

lotsOweed

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Im havin the same issue right now. Im about to switch to flowering and cant decide between a 400w or 600w. Theres only 4 plants in there now but i could throw ina couple more clones if i go wit the 600w. I too am moving in a couple months to a house and will be running 2-3 600watters thats why i figure i should just buy it now instead of the 400w. My only issue is heat. Its a 2x4x4 tent and even wit a cooled hood i think it might be too much
 
2amhigh

2amhigh

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400 would work better if its that small of a room. You could have heat issues if you don't have correct venting. PeAcE!
 
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Ralphie

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400 watt will more than do the job for that space, but 600 wouldnt hurt as long as you can control heat and afford it go with the 600
 
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