Is 1000 hps too much?

swissfrog

Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #1

2nd attempt! Hope they are female(fingers crossed).
I have 2-65w Fluorex brite white security lights(6500k each).
1-15w Growl Led.
2-65w Cfl's (2700k each).
Grow area is 30"w x36" d x 4' tall.
My question is would 1000w, 600w, 200w be too much light? I have the chance to buy a 1000w switchable available Tuesday for $292 dollars or is this too much?

Plants are 7 weeks old- 4 days flowering.
Also have a 9" oscilating fan on them during lites on.

 

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jawbrodt

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #2

The 1000 might be a little overkill, but it won't be enough to kill them. I'd go with the 600 if I were you, as it's about perfect. A 400 would also work okay, but that sized area is starting to push it's coverage limits. A 200 is too small. Go with a 600 if you can, as that's the best option for that sized growroom.

 

theweedguy

Active Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #3

i would go with the bigger light put a couple more plants in and place the light higher
i would only get the bigger light so that I could expand in the future.

 

swissfrog

Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #4

rite on. I appreiciate ur input.

 

meetzu

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #5

I second the 600. The 1000w could be a lot more hassle when dealing with temps in that area. Another thing is with the limited height is light bleaching with the 1000 which I even experienced with a 600 too close with temps under control.

 

CLOSETGROWTH

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #6

You must have the intensity, to get the density! ... 1k and you'll never look back.

Had em all.

 

biggun

Active Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #7

Dude I grew with a 600 twice and I was pretty happy... But once I grew under the 1000 There is no comparison....1000's kick ass... Mo Light Mo Better!!!! Peace

 

woodsmaneh!

Well-Known Member

• Feb 14, 2010

• #8

If you can manage the extra heat and cost 1000 is the way to go, no if's buts or ands about it. Bigger and heaver buds for sure, 600 is fine but light is much like horse power, bigger is better.

292$ is about right with a gull wing reflector and 50$ bulb. Get a better reflector if you can afford it.

Peace