1kW on Light Mover vs 2 Stationary 600W

IAreRobLowe

IAreRobLowe

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What should i expect a better yield from covering a 4x8 growing SOG style. A 1k on a mover or 2 stationary 600W lights.
 
bicit

bicit

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hotrodharley said:
KISS.

If it moves by itself it will frigging break sooner or later or have some kind of issue.
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Well, that's not to say a good light mover couldn't be made. However most of the movers I've seen aren't the highest quality. Since you're in a tent, there isn't going to be a good way to secure the rails anyhow IMO.

Either way, a single 1kw bulb is going to emit less photons than a pair of 600w bulbs. Better off just buying the 600w bulbs.
 
hotrodharley

hotrodharley

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bicit said:
Well, that's not to say a good light mover couldn't be made. However most of the movers I've seen aren't the highest quality. Since you're in a tent, there isn't going to be a good way to secure the rails anyhow IMO.

Either way, a single 1kw bulb is going to emit less photons than a pair of 600w bulbs. Better off just buying the 600w bulbs.
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Plus if one bulb goes you still have light coverage. Especially during flower.
 
InsaneMJ

InsaneMJ

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Are you sure the cost of electricity an the cost of ballast are the same? Idk man... just saying.
 
dbkick

dbkick

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I'd buy ballasts that run all wattage and the two types of lamps, this leaves you room to move up to 1kw lamps or down to 400 watt lamps.
I'd put wtfever I decide on a rail no matter how small the movement {if it's at least a foot}.
But then that's just me.
 
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