lights and odor help!!!!

angrand239

angrand239

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i've been growing for bout a month or so just using CFL lights.. now i want to switch to HPS.. what wattage should i use for just two plants.. is 250 watt good or should i just get the 400 watt HPS.. and my plants have been giving off the skunky smell what should i use for that.. i dont want the smell going all thru my house.. any help would be greatly appreciated :confused:
 
jcdws602

jcdws602

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Depends on the size you plan on growing your plants....and your gonna have to invest in a carbon filter and fan for odor control....or make your own....
 
Forzaitaly1

Forzaitaly1

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400 is indeed better, U probably don have an inline fan yet since u were veging with CFLs. But if you get one of those then a carbon filter and Ur smell problem is gone. 4" is gotta be enough for a 400 hps.
 
angrand239

angrand239

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ok i dont expect to grow them too high just 4'' to 5'' feet.. and what is a ballasts and should i invest in one??
 
jcdws602

jcdws602

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The ballast is what powers the light.....and 4 to 5 feet is kinda big so I would go with the 400
 
angrand239

angrand239

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so can connect the light to the ballast without a connection to the house.. or how does it work.. and should i get one that compatible with the 4oo watt HPS
 
jcdws602

jcdws602

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You have to buy a 400 watt ballast....the ballast is powered by connecting it to the a house outlet....the ballast has a cord and socket that holds the bulb
 
Forzaitaly1

Forzaitaly1

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angrand239 said:
so can connect the light to the ballast without a connection to the house.. or how does it work.. and should i get one that compatible with the 4oo watt HPS
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U plug in ur light into ur ballast then ballast in to ur outlet. If u lookem up on google ull c what they do and what they look like
 
angrand239

angrand239

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i have another question should i use perlite or mirco grow pottoing soil, or can i mix both for better results???
 
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