Would it be cheaper to run 2 150w hps vs a 400w hps?
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Mad Hamish
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150's won't give you buds to write home about bro. Stick to the 400. When it comes to lighting, buy cheap, buy twice, and that's ALWAYS the most expensive.
mycomaster
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The right lighting is all about intensity really. I would rather run a single 400W light over 3 150W lights. I can understand the thought in maybe spreading the light around, but it's really not that much light to be spreading. The intensity the one 400w can deliver with a good reflector is alot better than the 2 150W lights even closer to the plant. I think if I were you I would just invest with the right equipment the first time, and really get a decent grow in. After you see the result's you'll be back asking if it would be better to be running two 400W lights or one 600W or maybe a 1000W. Best of luck friend. Peace out.
Slipon
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I think myco is right, tho if you choose the 2x150W over a 400W I would for sure grow a scrog and do a lot of pruning
a 400W have much better penetration
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a 400W have much better penetration
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Candybeast
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I am using 2x 150w and 1x 400w in a 4x4 tent. So far everything is going great I also have 4 28w t5s on the sides for more supplemental light. 2purple dream 2 animal cookies 1 unknown sativa . this is my test run for this tent then in running 6 kush n cheese from dinafem. Purple dream is from King klone seeds. They are the main two, though the sativais a def bonus, fuck the animal cookies only there to take up space. Had a bad rub of hermies started with 12 seeds.
bryan oconner
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you can pretty good with that 400 . but 2 150 total joke .
Candybeast
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I find that the 2 150w while small and with limited penetraion, they are complimented by the 400w . The light they emit travels farther with help from the stronger output of the 400w.
Not to mention I used to grow solely under the two 150w hps in a 3x3 room. And I would run four plants on a 12x12 from seed schedule. Usually yielding 35-60g per plant , untopped just LST for taller phenos.
Not to mention I used to grow solely under the two 150w hps in a 3x3 room. And I would run four plants on a 12x12 from seed schedule. Usually yielding 35-60g per plant , untopped just LST for taller phenos.
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Candybeast
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This is how the 4x4 looks
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Candybeast
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I paid 50$ each but got them for a discounted price. I live next to a hydroponics store. The 400w is actually a 250/400w MH/HPS interchangeable self contained system. It was made by sun system, I paid 150$ I think
Candybeast
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Originally they had auto strains under them , but then I realized that growing 12/12 from seed pretty much transforms into strain into "autoflowering" mode. So I was running 2 ft tall plants under 300w total plus some CFLs averaging 45g per plant. Nice part is you can add a new seed whenever you like. Now I am upgrading to having to seperate tents. That way I can add a veg period and flowering period tent perpetual harvest.
tntgreen13
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I would TOTALLY have to disagree with this. Yes, 12/12 from seed may take less time, as most autoflowers are intended to, but is a COMPLETELY different style all together. Running reg or fem seeds 12/12 from see tricks the plant into an early flower yes, however an auto flower can be kept under 18/6 or 20/4 light ratio through out it's entire life. In both cases however, you could pop a new seed anytime. Just my two cents on this comment.
Frajola
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High CandyBeast,
I'm about to run a set of autos , so here it is the question " is it possible to run autos on 12/12 regiment from seed to flower"?
thanks
peace
Kingrow1
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Yes but it would probably be the least effective light regime possible.High CandyBeast,
I'm about to run a set of autos , so here it is the question " is it possible to run autos on 12/12 regiment from seed to flower"?
thanks
peace
Frajola
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....therefore a lower yield.
astronautrob
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Ran two autos 12/12 from seed my last run had a reduced yield imo although I've never ran these specific autos (they were freebies) I've run others before and ended up with more weight but not a huge difference imeHigh CandyBeast,
I'm about to run a set of autos , so here it is the question " is it possible to run autos on 12/12 regiment from seed to flower"?
thanks
peace
Frajola
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Frajola
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u can have a DIm ballast 400w and down if u want. or a Dim 600w down to 400w, 250w also. BEtter than 2 x 150w.