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Which HPS lighting sytem should I buy?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by nativetongues, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. #1 nativetongues, Oct 20, 2011
    I am planning my first grow and I wanted to know of these three HPS/MH lighting systems would work best for me. Space isn't really an issue and I plan on growing 2-4 plants.
     
  2. #2 CrackLemonade, Oct 20, 2011
    What 3 systems are you talking about?

    Any way your options are 175, 250, 400, 600, 1000 watts, HPS or Mh. There are other wattage's but the ones I listed are the most common.

    I think the 600 is the best because it has lots of lumens, can be used in tight spaces and can also work great in open rooms. 2 600's is much better than 1 1000. I also prefer HPS.
     
  3. #3 Vee, Oct 20, 2011
    As above ..600w hps is a very handy tool, does 4x4 very well but with heat ..don't spike the utility bill, and puts out the required lumens.


    peace
    "V"
     
  4. #4 nativetongues, Oct 21, 2011
    Sorry I tried to include a poll but I must of fucked something up. These are the lighting systems I have to choose between.
    1. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Grow-Light-hydroponic-Dimmable-Hydrofarm/dp/B005HKFZNA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1319129665&sr=8-7"]http://www.amazon.com/Grow-Light-hydroponic-Dimmable-Hydrofarm/dp/B005HKFZNA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1319129665&sr=8-7[/ame]
    2.GA Optimal 400w HPS+MH Wing Reflector Digital Dimming Ballast Grow Light Kit GrowAce.com
    3. GA Optimal 400w HPS+MH Air Cool Hood Reflector Digital Dimming Ballast Grow Ligh GrowAce.com
    4.Virtual Sun 600 Watt HPS MH Grow Light Hood Reflector Digital Ballast Kit - DimmableVSD600DS
    5.250 Watt MH HPS Grow Light Kit with Ballast - TheLaShop
     
  5. #5 Vee, Oct 21, 2011
    Space is an issue..! I'd go option 5 for 2 plants, option 4 for 4 + plants, as you may "ENJOY" doing this, as well as the 400,000 members of Gr@sscity do! in time you may wanna grow more than the 2-4 plants you indicated, and plants 6-8 plants next grow...I'd go 600w hps for bud and T5 rack for veg


    peace

    "V"
     
  6. #6 nativetongues, Oct 21, 2011
    What do you mean by T5 rack
     
  7. #7 wakinandbakin, Oct 22, 2011
    Something along the lines of this:

    HTG Supply - GrowBright 4 Foot 4 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs

    I recently switched from using CFLs to using T-8 fluorescent tubes (basically the little sister to T-5s) and will never go back to vegging with CFLs. Under each 4 foot light, I can easily fit 6-8 of my 5 gallon pots. With CFLs I was always having to adjust them to avoid burning and get max light to each plant. With the fluorescent tubes, it is much easier and they generate almost no heat.
     

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