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jointsnbongs3 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 12:51 AM

I found a 175W mercury vapor light and i was wondering if it is any use at all i was reading up on it and i found out they are like metal halide bulbs which i have. So is it any use and also i wouldn't mind knowing how useful metal halide bulbs are either. Thank you for any responses

toastybiz · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 01:16 AM

No, from all I've heard mercury vapor doesn't work for growing MJ.

Starlore · #3 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 01:36 AM

i read in a few books that MV can be used, but its very hard, very hott, and very very innefficient. you'd be much better off with CFLS.

CaliGrower · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 01:44 AM

Do it right - get an HID light like a 400W Metal Halide or 430W High Pressure Sodium. You'll get results with these. Forget Mercury Vapor.

Starlore · #5 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 01:47 AM

also, for that extra electricity and all your getting less efficient lights than even with CFL, with MV you generally get 61 lumens/watt and with CFL *shorter, cheaper, cooler* produce 70 lumens/watt and you can stick them closer, so much more of the light is used.

jointsnbongs3 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-20-2008, 02:06 AM

thank you for everyone's help.

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#1 (permalink) 01-20-2008, 12:51 AM
jointsnbongs3 Daily Toker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 12	Lighting Question I found a 175W mercury vapor light and i was wondering if it is any use at all i was reading up on it and i found out they are like metal halide bulbs which i have. So is it any use and also i wouldn't mind knowing how useful metal halide bulbs are either. Thank you for any responses

#2 (permalink) 01-20-2008, 01:16 AM
toastybiz keep it green Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,845	No, from all I've heard mercury vapor doesn't work for growing MJ. __________________ toastybiz Grandpa's grow guide ~ Vokal's grow guide ~ Diagnosing problems ~ Purilite's basic light guide Germination ~ Sid's do's and dont's ~ Buying seeds online head-to-head test Glossary of grow terminology ~ unoit's bubble hash method ~ Another hash method GC Forum Rules ~ NORML: MJ and the law

#3 (permalink) 01-20-2008, 01:36 AM
Starlore Activist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocking Charm City. Posts: 1,300	i read in a few books that MV can be used, but its very hard, very hott, and very very innefficient. you'd be much better off with CFLS.

#4 (permalink) 01-20-2008, 01:44 AM
CaliGrower Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 610	Do it right - get an HID light like a 400W Metal Halide or 430W High Pressure Sodium. You'll get results with these. Forget Mercury Vapor.

#5 (permalink) 01-20-2008, 01:47 AM
Starlore Activist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocking Charm City. Posts: 1,300	also, for that extra electricity and all your getting less efficient lights than even with CFL, with MV you generally get 61 lumens/watt and with CFL shorter, cheaper, cooler produce 70 lumens/watt and you can stick them closer, so much more of the light is used.

#6 (permalink) 01-20-2008, 02:06 AM
jointsnbongs3 Daily Toker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 12	thank you for everyone's help.

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