150 Watt HPS?

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GrowUrOwnDank

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Was checking out Ebay and they have a Floralux 150 watt HPS complete for $65 shipped. Was thinking about trying HID and was wondering if this would be enough for a 1 plant micro grow? I already have 2 UFO LED and CFL that all work fine, just thinking I might try something new.

150 watts enough for a single plant probably an auto?

Thanks.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Thanks for the info I may try it for $65 just because everyone seems to think HID is better than LED and CFL which I have both. I always got those to use for supp if needed. I dunno. We'll see but thanks guys for responding.
 
Gary Goodson

Gary Goodson

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Whoa brother I got some shit you'll like to see. I used to have a 3000w garden but due to certain circumstances I no longer have that big of a set up but, since I can't see myself smoking reggie or bs weed I now have a small 2x2 tent with a 150 hps.

Homemade cross, Ron Burgunday x purple Moroccan. My friend named it Purple MoRon
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Same but a more purple pheno, was also grapey in flavor
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Bubblegum from 00 seeds
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sunny747

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That's a good price if it comes with a bulb... They do get warm since the ballast is attached. I run two of them side by side. They work fine. It will rock an autoflower in a small space. I usually dedicate one 150 per plant. Just make sure to replace the bulb every grow to keep the lumens up.
 
Gary Goodson

Gary Goodson

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sunny747 said:
That's a good price if it comes with a bulb... They do get warm since the ballast is attached. I run two of them side by side. They work fine. It will rock an autoflower in a small space. I usually dedicate one 150 per plant. Just make sure to replace the bulb every grow to keep the lumens up.
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Sunny you only do one per light? Is that because you run autos and can't top or train them? I ask because I run 4 in a perpetual garden. Photos only and I top and LST them. I pull 1 1/2-2oz every 2 weeks. I also have plenty of side lighting and I believe it is key with a 150hps. Here is a shot of my whole garden with the light raised and some lights off for the pic.

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Another thing is it does not have deep penetration (the way your mom likes it!:P) so you've got to keep it pretty close.

I've also done just one big plant that I topped , supercroped, and LST'd and it yeilded 4 1/4 oz here are some pics of that one.

Svf og kush clone from a friend
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I prefer to do 4 so I can get some verity.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Gary Goodson said:
Whoa brother I got some shit you'll like to see. I used to have a 3000w garden but due to certain circumstances I no longer have that big of a set up but, since I can't see myself smoking reggie or bs weed I now have a small 2x2 tent with a 150 hps.

Homemade cross, Ron Burgunday x purple Moroccan. My friend named it Purple MoRon
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Same but a more purple pheno, was also grapey in flavor
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Bubblegum from 00 seeds
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Man that is some awesome looking med. On just a 150? I'm impressed! I might just have to try one and see what it can do compared to my cheap old Chinese LEDs. I think it will be pretty easy to keep my temps down. Since I have plenty of area and just a few fans can ventilate it quickly. I probably wouldn't bother but $65 is cheap enough I'm not making a big investment. I actually am always trying different stuff and sense I only need enough for personal I don't need a large harvest of it doesn't work out so well.

Thanks again for all of the input everyone!
 
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Smokenpassout

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Yes a 150 HPS will rock a single auto!!! I would even throw in my UFO's to supplement and grow a tree in a 5-7 gallon pot. Heat will be an issue, do you have a scrubber? I think I will pick one up for the winter months. Can't beat it for $70
 
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dluck

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Gary Goodson said:
Whoa brother I got some shit you'll like to see. I used to have a 3000w garden but due to certain circumstances I no longer have that big of a set up but, since I can't see myself smoking reggie or bs weed I now have a small 2x2 tent with a 150 hps.

Homemade cross, Ron Burgunday x purple Moroccan. My friend named it Purple MoRon
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Same but a more purple pheno, was also grapey in flavor
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Bubblegum from 00 seeds
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Man that's pretty awesome work with a 150...good inspiration !
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Smokenpassout said:
Yes a 150 HPS will rock a single auto!!! I would even throw in my UFO's to supplement and grow a tree in a 5-7 gallon pot. Heat will be an issue, do you have a scrubber? I think I will pick one up for the winter months. Can't beat it for $70
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Here is the link to the light I am looking at for $65 free ship.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150W-HPS-COMPLETE-Mini-Sun-Light-Grow-System-w-Lamp-150-watt-bulb-cap-sodium-/160992974597?pt=US_Hydroponics&hash=item257bedd705

They even make an add on flange for this light so it can be air cooled but, it's not included with that light on ebay. Yet it is only a $4 add on if you order the light from HTG but, they charge for ship and it comes out to the $86 with the flange added from HTG site.

Anyway, I tend to find out as much as I can when I buy new stuff and just thought I would share that little info. I think I could probably get it without the flange and do fine with fans blowing the heat away.

Yes I have 2 old Chinese LEDs and some ginormous 65 actual watt CFLs to supp with. The reason I am thinking 150 watts rather than 250 or 400 is cause I try to be efficient and think using those higher watts in 1 small plant is overkill and wasteful$$$$.

A pic of the light with the add on flange.


It says 250/400 but I think te 150 uses the same housing reflector.

Anyway, thanks for the input guys! And happy growing!
 
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Smokenpassout

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I think you are right on point with a 150 watt hps. I like to focus on a plant too. I think the 150 is not overkill and will make a difference compared to LED alone. Best of both worlds. Thank for the link. I think I will spoil myself with one too :-)
 
Gary Goodson

Gary Goodson

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Jimdamick said:
You got those buds in a 2x2 tent with a 150 HPS(did I see some CFL's in there)? You are a muthafucking guru (or full of shit) Very nice work, one way or the other.
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Lol I'll take that as a compliment. Although, I am full of shit (aren't we allo_O) just not about this. As I stated earlier yea I believe my side lighting is the key to denser, frostier?(<-- is that a word) buds. I supplement with 6500k cfl's because I'm a fan of mixed spectrum. In the thread "yeild?" By @nicksol86 I give a condensed version of my methods but there's like 9-10 pages you'd have to sift through. If you get a chance let me know what you think.

Happy growing!
 
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