heard of EDFLs....? Much more usable (UV & IR) and almost no heat to deal with.... use the same fixture for veg and flower.....! The capper is they use just under half the power to get superior results. I grew for ten years w/ HPS, etc., and nothing touches the performance....!
anybody new to growing.... I'm here to answer questions you may have. I use a new-tech lighting that is going to revolutionize growing indoors! Let me know if you have questions. (I have lots of info, but am admittedly new to the chat-board thing) See you soon......
http://www.inda-gro.com/
you've got Inda-Gro, right? I have them myself and will be the company's NW US rep soon..... I can tell you that with IG, you can get the light far closer to the plant than with anything that develops any grand amout of heat. My lights ride within about 2 inches (yes, 2 inches!) from the plant...
Hang on, Bro..... I ordered my first Par420 and then within days ordered a Par100 for cloning and early veg. Then as soon as I got it, I called them right away to go to work for the company. These lamps are THAT great..... you'll never regret spending what they cost, you win on all counts...
I do work for Inda-Gro.... catch me here or if you are in the NW US, I can help you ditrectly with questions and ordering, including expert design and consult for room/space design......