HID HUT MH HPS Spectrum of bulbs

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  1. #1 yischrax, Apr 7, 2009
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    So I got a 400mh kit from hidhut and a 600hps from hidhut.

    It didn't say what Kelvin and lumens it was when I got them. I decided to e-mail and ask what they were.

    Turns out the MH is a 4000 K. and 40K lumens. Anyone know if this will be a problem and if I should spend the money I don't want to but can if needed to get a new bulb that is 6700 K.
    HID Hut Bulbs - - Full Spectrum 400W MH Bulb- 4000K color temp
    This confused me because I thought mh was suposed to be 6700 K. and that halogen bulbs were 4000K.

    The HPS is 2092 K. and 95049 lumens
    HID Hut Bulbs - - Full Spectrum 600W HPS Bulb
    it seems like it is a little low I thought the goal was 2700 K bulbs

    Does anyone know of a good 600w conversion bulb I will be doing a scrog and figure using a good conversion bulb will help growth when in the flowering room before I switch to 12/12

    Does any one know what mh or hps bulbs to switch to if there is better than the ones I have right now also.
     
  2. #2 skunk1877, Apr 7, 2009
    use a 600 hidhut digi my self and a 400 ,there great...
     
  3. #3 yischrax, Apr 7, 2009
    So your running the same thing. Have you used other bulbs to compare to or just the hidhut kits.
     
  4. #4 skunk1877, Apr 7, 2009
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    i use sunmaster bulbs 600 & 400 hps, iput 2 mogul sockets in one cool breeze reflector, i use the 600 for veg then use the 400&600 in both of the sockets for flower.i have two ballasts
     
  5. #5 yischrax, Apr 7, 2009
    ok so I am confused are you just using the reflectors and dig. ballasts or did you use the bulbs to and just changed to a different kind of bulbs? if you aren't using the bulbs anymore and did before why are you not using them anymore.
     
  6. #6 yischrax, Apr 7, 2009
    So more or less don't worry about it now but when I buy new bulbs in a year I should look at something with the right spectrum but for now these will work unless I see crappy yields and feel that the light is to blame.
     
  7. #7 skunk1877, Apr 7, 2009
    i never got bulbs with my setup i bought them extra..i use two hid digi ballasts i one reflector
     
  8. #8 yischrax, Apr 8, 2009
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    Looking around it seems like the solormax Veg Bulb is expensive but has the best light spectrum am I right to think this does anyone have any other suggestions on what bulbs to choose. I am running a digital ballast or I would think about getting a ceramic metal halide.

    SolarMax 400W Vegetative Metal Halide Grow Bulb - Plantlighting Hydroponics

    And for my conversion bulb I found this to be the right spectrum where most are at 5000K or so I can have the right spectrum to help speed up growth before turning the lights to 12/12 but I am doing a scrog and need to get it started.
    Alternative Garden Supply - Hydroponics & Indoor Gardening Super Store

    I agree there is more important things but having most of that down as best as I can (room is to small to add a dehumidifier and humidifier) stays 30-40% in veg room as it is though haven't made it into flower yet. Don't want to add CO2 because I have a intake and exhaust to regulate temp so would be kind of a waist. Down the line if I make the room bigger I may seal the room off and get a Natural Gas C02 burner dehumidifier humidifier and a/c for the room. That will cost a lot more than the bulbs will though lol
     

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