Hey guys, last night I purchased a 1000W HPS hood/ballast/bulb. I was looking for a 400w setup, but all of them were going for around 200+, so I quickly snatched up this entire lighting setup for $130.
First off I was wondering if the bulbs spectrum (2100k) is whats needed? I've been using cfl's and the ones I use to flower are 2700k so I'm wondering about the different in 600 kelvin.
But now I've been wondering... I'm growing in a closet which is just about exactly 2' x 3' x 9'. I'm gonna have the hood plenty high up with the hood being exhausted outdoors, and the closet being exhausted into my room. The only issue is I'm not sure if it's TOO much light? Is 140,000 lumens going to be too much for a 6 square foot area? Hoping to grow about 7-8 plants in there.
Is there anything I could do to make the light more effective as well? Or if its too much, perhaps make it less effective?
Thanks
First off I was wondering if the bulbs spectrum (2100k) is whats needed? I've been using cfl's and the ones I use to flower are 2700k so I'm wondering about the different in 600 kelvin.
But now I've been wondering... I'm growing in a closet which is just about exactly 2' x 3' x 9'. I'm gonna have the hood plenty high up with the hood being exhausted outdoors, and the closet being exhausted into my room. The only issue is I'm not sure if it's TOO much light? Is 140,000 lumens going to be too much for a 6 square foot area? Hoping to grow about 7-8 plants in there.
Is there anything I could do to make the light more effective as well? Or if its too much, perhaps make it less effective?
Thanks