Porky101
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
So I am doing my very first run with my new Double ended 1000W HPS.
There is a "boost" function that takes it upto 1150W, the boost function definitly works, as I have used my lux meter to see if it produces any more lux, I do get a ~12% increase all round when using 1150W.
So I have put them on 1150W for the past 24 hours, the plants are loving it, I have never seen happier plants.
Is it bad using 1150W for the bulb/ballast?? or not really??
I read on a few sites saying "do not start the ballast on the 1150W setting, you must only start the ballast at 1,000W or less."
I started my bulbs at 1150W with zero issues, so not sure why they are saying that?
Thanks peeps
So I am doing my very first run with my new Double ended 1000W HPS.
There is a "boost" function that takes it upto 1150W, the boost function definitly works, as I have used my lux meter to see if it produces any more lux, I do get a ~12% increase all round when using 1150W.
So I have put them on 1150W for the past 24 hours, the plants are loving it, I have never seen happier plants.
Is it bad using 1150W for the bulb/ballast?? or not really??
I read on a few sites saying "do not start the ballast on the 1150W setting, you must only start the ballast at 1,000W or less."
I started my bulbs at 1150W with zero issues, so not sure why they are saying that?
Thanks peeps