can i do 4 Automatic AK47 under the 250 watt hps

**gamer420** · 01-15-2009, 02:08 PM

Automatic AK47 i have a homebox 2x2x4 tent with 250 watt hps air cooled. can i do 4 AK47 under the 250 hps ? or shoud i get 400 watt Digital Ballast and cool tube setup ? will the tent be ok with a 400 watt light setup?

**GlassFreak** · 01-15-2009, 02:43 PM

stick with the 250 for that space, 400w systems throw off some heat but with a cool tube shouldnt be a proble... so its up to you! they would do fine under the 250 but more light is usualy better in any case.

i got the 400w first and now kinda wish i got a 250 instead, just because i dont have ventelation or cooling or anything. but hey if you have the expences for it go for the 400 man, that cool tube will keep temps nice and low.

**richjames** · 01-15-2009, 03:33 PM

I can once again, vouch for the heat produced by 400w hps lighting. I'm actually upgrading to an air-cooled(or coolable i shoud say) 400, digi/remote ballast. My current setup just isn't cuttin it for me. It's a basic 400, with the magnetic ballast built into the hood

and has been a chore to keep cool.

**crazyhaze420** · 01-15-2009, 04:02 PM

fuck it i just upgraded to 2 1000w switchable ballast. the more light output the better!!!! THEY WILL THANK YOU FOR IT IN THE END....

**crazyhaze420** · 01-15-2009, 04:03 PM

This is tx though go big or go home!!!

**GlassFreak** · 01-15-2009, 06:19 PM

lol... were im from its go big, go to jail... switchable light systems are great, you could just get the hps setup and then a convertion mh bulb for it, i think 400 is the lowest they have the convertion bulbs for.

**gingerbreadman613** · 01-15-2009, 06:55 PM

lol yea thats what i was sayin not down for the million dollar grow op but i get wat crazyhaze was sayin u want to get the best lights wether it be a little gro or big one but as to the question u could but not to its full potential

**gamer420** · 01-15-2009, 07:35 PM

the yield from 1 Auto AK47 with a 250 watt verse 400 watt is this worth the money to get a 400 watt Digital Ballast and cool tube setup 229.99 shipped or stay with the 250 watt allinone air cooled setup. will i get more bang for the buck yes /no

**gingerbreadman613** · 01-16-2009, 04:32 AM

depending on if u can get a 1000 watt in the same general price range because if ur gonna spend 230$ on a 400 watt u might as well look at the 1000 watters

**icepik1234** · 01-16-2009, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by gingerbreadman613

depending on if u can get a 1000 watt in the same general price range because if ur gonna spend 230$ on a 400 watt u might as well look at the 1000 watters

you want him to put a 1000 watt in a 2x2 area? are you nuts?
that thing would be on fire.

i agree with everyone else. yes the 250 will work. yes the 400 will be better. it really depends on you. if you have the extra cash laying around then go for it. if youre on a budget and already have the 250 just use the 250. thats a no brainer. if you use the 250 for a season and it just isnt doing it for you then you can always upgrade later. if you dont have either...id probably get the 400 but know youre going to have to use some major temp control in such a small area.