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It was in a big room with HPS and CMH lights aswell so wouldn't surprise me if it was getting an overlap and too much red spectrum, but I've never had bleaching like that under HPS, and it wasn't because of heat.

I don't have IG, I'm going by what growers I talk to over there tell me.

I definately don't think I'm perfect. Just think if this is the calibre of the average commercial grower in the states I see why their commercial weed has such a bad rep, and that this guy shouldn't jump in the deep end before he learns to swim.

Very small buds for 8 weeks into flower. I have not heard many good things about ILGM genetics.

I have a sealed room with aircon, running a shitload of other lights aswell. But yeah it puts out a bit of heat, same if not little more than a DE 600w HPS.

What's the penetration differance between strips and boards?

That is not "fire".

Wow. After seeing this thread I see why commercial growers in the US have such a bad name. No offense mate, you are a novice grower, you even say you have only been growing for 1 year. I would definately do alot more research and refine your skills before expanding your operation or you are...

I get bleaching at around 36 inches with my 650R , and I have CO2, my only light that does it. Bloody bright.

If you aren't pulling a pound + from a 600 HPS you doing something wrong.

Used them years ago successfully and known a few people that use them. I prefer to get sealed breeder packs and they refuse to send them so I get my beans elsewhere.

10ish elbows every couple months when I'm in full swing.

Not saying they know what's using the power, I'm saying they know that the standard light schedule for hydro is 12/12 for flower and 18/6 for veg. Smart metres log your usage in 15 minute intervals. If you veg for a few weeks then switch to flower it would stand out like dogs balls if actually...

If a 600w HPS covers a 4x4 what's the point switching to LED if you need the same amount of power?

Pretty sure this light puts out too much at 100% if you aren't running CO2, you need supplemental CO2 to take advantage of how bright it is, otherwise just dim it a little.

Careful the rotting floor doesn't cause mould issues for you. My room gets upto 3500 - 4000ppm every night and plants eat that in a couple hours once lights kick on. Stress less.

Second this. I went with an 18,000 BTU A/C and running 4kw of lights + dehumidification it can't keep up. I run a Quest 70 and a home style 50 litre dehumidifier, and get about 100 litres every 24 hours which I recycle to use as feed water. Wish I went with a 7.2kw A/C instead of a 5kw... Them...

Depends on the size of the grow, most guys have nothing to worry about.. if you have a decent sized setup maybe avoid using standard 18/6 and 12/12 light schedule incase computers are set to look out for that. I just mix it up a bit and run 16/8 for veg and 11/13 for flower. My bill says I'm in...

Umm.. an 18/6 and 12/12 light schedule stands out like dogs balls on a smart meter, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. Won't be looked at unless you don't pay your bill or police ask them to look at it.

I've had one for over 5 years as you need one with solar, running 7kw lights + aircons and fans... No issues. It does log your use though. Pay your bills on time no dramas, use enough power they send you a gift hamper. They don't want to lose their best customers.