See I was going to buy the remote gavita DE ballasts and run them in the DE adjusta wing. Total size is 20x20x8.5 chopped in half 10x10x8.5...I seen the concerns about those 400v bulbs but some correction is possible with a wider spread reflector
Venting the room will not control temps as needed. You will still need A/C or air cooled hoods for DE bulbsSee I was going to buy the remote gavita DE ballasts and run them in the DE adjusta wing. Total size is 20x20x8.5 chopped in half 10x10x8.5...I seen the concerns about those 400v bulbs but some correction is possible with a wider spread reflector
Anyone here ever use light movers ? Do they preform well enough to eliminate a light ? I used one in the past with good results.
I agree, to fully optimize the de fixture you need AC.Venting the room will not control temps as needed. You will still need A/C or air cooled hoods for DE bulbs
Not in my opinion..Anyone here ever use light movers ? Do they preform well enough to eliminate a light ? I used one in the past with good results.
Do you think they compromise things too much with the lowered amount of overall lumens.Yes, back in the day I would use a sun circle in a 10x10 room. 1 mh, with 2 hps rotating around it. Good results, not great.
Itsme.
You could go DE if your heart desires...just more $$$, but unless your installing A/C, air cooling is really the only practical option.There's no way I could get that 5ton installed currently...should just go single ended hps? I can go 8 inch no problem
Growing indoors you never compromise the quality of light your plants need. One day LED will be the new standard of indoor horticulture, my opinion is that we are just not there yet. Newer digi ballasts and de bulbs can reduce your consumption, or try stepping down to a 600w de, I've seen 2lbs per 600w multiple times, and even 9lbs from 3 600w over 2 4x8 tables. Replacing to a high efficient shade will increase efficiency/production, in a horizontal fixture 80% of the light footprint comes from the shade/reflector.Do you think they compromise things too much with the lowered amount of overall lumens.
I'm always trying to think of a way to less the hydro input and get the same results.
I understand why you'd even think this but it sounds kinda lp ish.now how would you patent the idea for the "U grow It" places so a big company can't run you off...if a big company gets a hold of it, it could price itself out of our reach and only be a rec growers market.
hmmmm again
There's no way I could get that 5ton installed currently...should just go single ended hps? I can go 8 inch no problem
Would it be reasonable to buy the 1000w fixture and dim it down?Do the 600w de with the 8'' fans
Itsme
rotating lights was a gimmick ...Yes, back in the day I would use a sun circle in a 10x10 room. 1 mh, with 2 hps rotating around it. Good results, not great.
Itsme.
I use Quantum 1k's, and never use the dimmer feature. There are solid ballasts though. I really like the 240v option to run @4.5 amps.Would it be reasonable to buy the 1000w fixture and dim it down?