in a 6 X 8 flowering room

is a 1000w hps enough to keep my babies growing good?

not really. Thats a pretty big area.

s0high said:

not really. Thats a pretty big area.

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what would you run in this size of area?
and thanks for the feedback.

I would say yes, but that is based on you knowing how to properly use it

tokenblackman420 said:

what would you run in this size of area?
and thanks for the feedback.

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two 600 watts

The Lorax said:

two 600 watts

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i thought about going that route from the beginning.
thanks everyone.

is it possible to run two sixes from one ballast?

they sell a dual 600 but you have to run 220 to use it

magowner said:

they sell a dual 600 but you have to run 220 to use it

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what does that mean? in laymens terms please. one day hope to be an experienced grower. but today, im still a noob.lol

its a 600 watt ballast that allows you to run two bulbs off it but you need a 220 volt connection to use it similar to what ur dryer uses

i have like a 12 x 8 (give or take a foot) and 1000 watts is fine, depends on HOW many and how wide the area is growing, i have mine tall but not wide

right on man. thanks for the help, can this ballast be purchased anywhere lights are sold?

ive only seen it at a few hydro stores. or what kind of store you talking about

magowner said:

ive only seen it at a few hydro stores. or what kind of store you talking about

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idk, in west virginia there arent alot of hydroponic shops or anywhere to buy the lights like ive seen on this website. do you have a preference of where you get your stuff?
also how many plants would you put under two 600w hps lights?

i always get my stuff from hydro stores so i cant help you there. but i guess it depends on how big you want to grow your plants they say a 600 watt is good for a 4x4 area. id say around 6 plants would be good

magowner said:

i always get my stuff from hydro stores so i cant help you there. but i guess it depends on how big you want to grow your plants they say a 600 watt is good for a 4x4 area. id say around 6 plants would be good

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if you dont mind me asking, but what kind of setup do you have?

I have a 4x4 tent with my moms and clones. with a 400 watt metal halide. Then i have a 4x8 ebb n flow with 2 1000s watt hps

1000 on a mover would be plenty.

goatslayer said:

1000 on a mover would be plenty.

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does anyone have any input on cheap variations of a light mover?? or maybe a do it yourself project?

Hydro farm sells a 100 dollar one but it's chain driven. I personaly got the intelladrive it was 250 with the stabalizer bar and comes with a 2 year warranty. Movers are the way to go.

Light movers are nice, but for the added cost, you could add another cheap ballast and light in some situations.

For the area described, I'd go with (2) 600w Ballasts and lights. 1000w will work till you can get (2) 600's.

Lumatek has a dual output ballast to run (2) 600's, but for the price, you can buy (2) individual 600's as well. Personally, I'd go with (2) seperate ballasts. That way if (1) takes a shit, at least you have (1) light to run on till you get another.