Advice with 250w hps 60x60x160cm Tent

parker44 · Aug 7, 2020

Hey all new to the site just after some advice really. I want to grow 2 plants under a 250w hps in a 60x60x160cm size tent.
Questions
Is 60x60 ok size for 2 plants
is 250hps enough light for max yeilds in a 60x60cm
will 250w hps heat be ok in the tent
Any reccomndations on soil, feed etc i wana go as clean as posible with max potence. Any advice welcome thanks

BobThe420Builder · Aug 7, 2020

My question is, have u ever grown before

lime73 · Aug 7, 2020

Yes it sounds like a good start. :bigjoint:

JoeBlow5823 · Aug 7, 2020

That is just over 60 watts per square foot. Thats on the upper end of whats possible. You are going to need one hell of an exhaust setup for a tent that small. And your going to have to train your plants to stay very short.

parker44 · Aug 7, 2020

BobThe420Builder said:
My question is, have u ever grown before

yes i have about 5 years ago, did 2 plants under a 400 hps. compleat noob again now lol

parker44 · Aug 7, 2020

JoeBlow5823 said:
That is just over 60 watts per square foot. Thats on the upper end of whats possible. You are going to need one hell of an exhaust setup for a tent that small. And your going to have to train your plants to stay very short.

Exhaust set up ? is the the extraction fan i wll need ? could you reccomend one for me pls

BobThe420Builder · Aug 7, 2020

Max yield is majorly dependent on your skill

Focus on the plant surviving not HOW MUCH you will harvest

And I also agree that's gunna be pretty hot in that small space

Does the light have a vented hood

parker44 · Aug 7, 2020

BobThe420Builder said:
Max yield is majorly dependent on your skill

Focus on the plant surviving not HOW MUCH you will harvest

And I also agree that's gunna be pretty hot in that small space

Does the light have a vented hood

I havent brought any thing yet going to next week, my space is limmited 60x60x160cm. What would you reccomend for me ? Basicly aafter max yeilds and max potence any advice welcome thanks

parker44 · Aug 7, 2020

BobThe420Builder said:
Max yield is majorly dependent on your skill

Focus on the plant surviving not HOW MUCH you will harvest

And I also agree that's gunna be pretty hot in that small space

Does the light have a vented hood

i have also been looking at a viparspectra 450w LED would that be better ?

90'sStoner · Aug 7, 2020

Hey dude, I had a similar setup. 400w hps in an 80x80 (recently upgraded to quantum boards) and tho there was plenty of light the heat was a big issue for me. I had a 6" exhaust fan that barely kept temps in check.

Other than that issue, I'd recommend topping and scrogging to help maximise your yield

BobThe420Builder · Aug 7, 2020

Read
Read
Read

And read some more..

HPS is good for flower, MH for veg

Even a Mars Hydro would create less heat for sure
Like ts1000 would be good, white light led

parker44 · Aug 7, 2020

90'sStoner said:
Hey dude, I had a similar setup. 400w hps in an 80x80 (recently upgraded to quantum boards) and tho there was plenty of light the heat was a big issue for me. I had a 6" exhaust fan that barely kept temps in check.

Other than that issue, I'd recommend topping and scrogging to help maximise your yield

Thanks bro so you think 205w will be ok ? i used a 400hps befor the the heat was a real problem i just usd a wardrob lol do you know much about LEDs is a VIPARSPECTRA 450W LED better then a 250 hps ? thanks

90'sStoner · Aug 7, 2020

parker44 said:
Thanks bro so you think 205w will be ok ? i used a 400hps befor the the heat was a real problem i just usd a wardrob lol do you know much about LEDs is a VIPARSPECTRA 450W LED better then a 250 hps ? thanks

250w in a 60x60 should give you plenty of light.

Just eyeballing the specs on that lamp there and I'd say no. It's actual draw is only 200w and it looks to be using outdated blurple diodes. If your looking at leds you want a full spectrum lamp, true full spectrum will look white to the eye. But not all white lights are full spectrum either. Some lack IR and UV diodes which we don't see, but the plants do.

parker44 · Aug 8, 2020

90'sStoner said:
250w in a 60x60 should give you plenty of light.

Just eyeballing the specs on that lamp there and I'd say no. It's actual draw is only 200w and it looks to be using outdated blurple diodes. If your looking at leds you want a full spectrum lamp, true full spectrum will look white to the eye. But not all white lights are full spectrum either. Some lack IR and UV diodes which we don't see, but the plants do.

Hi mate been looking at a Mars Hydro t1000w LED what do you think ?

parker44 · Aug 8, 2020

BobThe420Builder said:
Read
Read
Read

And read some more..

HPS is good for flower, MH for

Even a Mars Hydro would create less heat for sure
Like ts1000 would be good, white light led

Thank dude been looking at Mars Hydro t1000w is this the right one ?

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chiefbootknocker · Aug 8, 2020

A long time ago I use to run a 400 HPS in and area about your size with 4 plants and would get 1/4 to 1/2 pound with that, but the area was not enclosed so heat was not a problem. I've used Fox Farm soil always. Over the years I've used several nutes. I've used Fox Farms, Jacks Classic, and even Miracle Grow. I know some are shitting their pants hearing that, but I think a lot of nutrients are pure hype, but hey if it works for you then do what works for you. My current I bought a couple Chinese LED's that I'm nervous about. I have most experience with a 1000w HPS, but they are falling out of favor and are hard to find with the place I shop. LED will be brand new for me. With 1000 HPS I could pull 1.5 - 2lb in a 4x4 no problem all the time. I have no idea what to expect with LED.

parker44 · Aug 8, 2020

chiefbootknocker said:
A long time ago I use to run a 400 HPS in and area about your size with 4 plants and would get 1/4 to 1/2 pound with that, but the area was not enclosed so heat was not a problem. I've used Fox Farm soil always. Over the years I've used several nutes. I've used Fox Farms, Jacks Classic, and even Miracle Grow. I know some are shitting their pants hearing that, but I think a lot of nutrients are pure hype, but hey if it works for you then do what works for you. My current I bought a couple Chinese LED's that I'm nervous about. I have most experience with a 1000w HPS, but they are falling out of favor and are hard to find with the place I shop. LED will be brand new for me. With 1000 HPS I could pull 1.5 - 2lb in a 4x4 no problem all the time. I have no idea what to expect with LED.

Thanks dude think im going to go with a Mars Hydro 1000w TS LED been wantching positive videos about them on YT and they only pull 150w out of the socket so alot cheaper then a HPS. Do u think 2 plants is ok in a 4x4 ?

chiefbootknocker · Aug 8, 2020

I have no experience with them so I don't want to give bad info. Under HPS in a 4x4 I've always done 5. 4 at the corners one in the middle. Good luck.

EDIT: to say that was under 1000w. In 400w I would do 4 at 12 nodes.

JoeBlow5823 · Aug 8, 2020

parker44 said:
Thanks dude think im going to go with a Mars Hydro 1000w TS LED been wantching positive videos about them on YT and they only pull 150w out of the socket so alot cheaper then a HPS. Do u think 2 plants is ok in a 4x4 ?

That is a 150w light recommended for a 2x2 tent. You would need four of them for a 4x4.

90'sStoner · Aug 8, 2020

I just had a look at it there, a much better option but Imo a lil overpriced. When I went from hps to qb I went with a no name brand that used high quality parts. Specifically Samsung lm301b diodes and meanwell drivers. I can't find the listing of the exact lights I ordered, but they were basically these

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Samsung-LM301...755821?hash=item2aed69bb2d:g:h4sAAOSwr1xe~zfn

(Except from China and about 70 quid cheaper) but I run 2 of em at 60%, around 300ish watts and they kick my old 400w hps' ass!

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