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Old 06-13-2008, 07:47 PM
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Is A 1500 Watt MH light overkill for a grow box 3'x4'x6'?
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Old 06-18-2008, 07:39 PM
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Well i answered my own question if u can handle the heat u can run anything u want.
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Old 06-18-2008, 07:51 PM
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Make your area 5x5 or so and it will be good. Yea the temps are going to be a bitch.
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I am running a 1000mh in a 5x3x4 area and heat is a bitch.
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Thank u! I found that out when i fired that big bulb up. It is a huge bulb. LOL
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I heard 1500's die quicker on average than smaller bulbs. Have any pics by any chance of your grow area?
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I use a 1000 watter and i cant grow in the summer because of the heat. I use a 4x5 area. I am Waiting till fall. 1500 watter must be a hot bitch.
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