So this is probably a dumb question but I figure I might as well ask it anyways... So I have about 175-200 actiaual CFL watts, but I recently have come in possession of a 400w HPS, but because of space limits and heat issues I can't run it for a full light cycle...which leads me to the questions; would it be beneficial at all to run the HPS on a cycle of 2 hours on 1 hour off for veg and and 3 on 2 off for the flowering schedule? Thanks in advance
If you use your cfl's for your main lighting in that you run it the full 18/6 and 12/12 cycles each period of the plant growth cycle demands then running your hps as a extra source of lighting for a few hours a day would be a good thing.