PrometheanLeaf
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Just wondering what the optimum, open air, scrog canopy area would be for a HLG 550 v2 (non R-spec)? I'm throwing it in a 5x5 room but I wanted to be able to walk into the space and hand water ect.
HLG 550 v2, optimum footprint?
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PrometheanLeaf
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Would I be missing out too much by making it a 3x4 canopy?
PadawanWarrior
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Just another 4 sq ft of growing space. But it'll be fine for a 3x4 canopy.
PrometheanLeaf
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I guess maybe I'm also a bit skeptical that it will cover a 4x4 adequately in an open space like a 5x5.
Renfro
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or just another 8 zips
coreywebster
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doesn't @DoubleAtotheRON run them in an open room?
DoubleAtotheRON
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Yep!. I run 18 in a 20x30. Open, they are a 6x6 veg footprint, and 4.5x4.5 flower.
Renfro
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yeah but he has multiple lights with overlapping cones... I thought about that too. Really though I think the 5x5 wouldn't be an issue.
coreywebster
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Yeah that overlap would be a massive difference.
I guess for a single unit a reflective retractable curtain/blind can be used without much trouble.
I guess for a single unit a reflective retractable curtain/blind can be used without much trouble.
DoubleAtotheRON
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That idea sounds a bit tight to do maintenance, but if you use Mylar, or just paint the walls flat white, it should be fine.