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Jared_L
Jared_Lstarted grow question 3 years ago
So as of right now I have 1 400w mh/hps light in a 4x4x6.5 tent. I know for a FACT that I can have way more light inside this tent. But my question to you guys is what kind of light do you think I should put in with my hps? Would like to have around 1000w or equivalent in PAR
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sloppyjohn
sloppyjohnanswered grow question 3 years ago
Yes you can run more lights in terms of watts/m2 (or ft2), but can you reject the heat that is generated? I live in a hot environment so this is often the main constraint, for example. If heat isn't an issue for you, then the cheapest and most proven option is to add a 600 watt HPS. Don't run for veg though. Too red and makes very lanky plants. If you have a bit more coin then I would go for 2x 315watt CMH, they have a nicer spectrum and more efficient than MH, but on PAR (hehe) with HPS in terms of raw efficiency. They are the closest to sunlight we can get except for maybe super-expensive plasma lights. They will produce more squat plants than HPS, as they have more blue in their spectrum that supresses lengthening. HPS is mainly red light which makes for very large plants in general. CMH have good UV output for excellent frostiness and aroma. LEDs are great but honestly you have to spend thousands to get something that performs the same as good old HID, so unless you grow using those LEDs for several years, they will not pay back on their investment.
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Jared_L
Jared_Lanswered grow question 3 years ago
Thank you everyone for the tips! And yes I adjusted the brightness on my cam so you could actually see the light. It's on full blast in the picture lol. And in will keep this in mind when go to the hydro store to pick up another light this weekend.
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GingaNinjaGenetics
GingaNinjaGeneticsanswered grow question 3 years ago
I've got a 5x5 and a 4x4 both running with 1000w hid lighting. If you can keep Temps down they work great
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Oldmanbud__50
Oldmanbud__50answered grow question 3 years ago
Why is it so dark in there m8 with the light on?. Or is that just ya camera giving that look.. All depends what u want out of your grow but if that as brite as u get with lights on u need way more. I run 3 sets. 1 300w CFL. 1 600w led and 1 marshydro 49.for side lighting. In a 1x1x5.tent..gl with it though keep posting I'd like to see how u go.
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