alright gettin ready to start a new grow. having trouble deciding what light to get. im really thinking about a 250 watt mh for veg and 250w hps for flowering. my space is only about 3x3x3. would the mh and hps be a good idea or should i look into something else for such a small area? any help is appreciated
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Metal halide (MH) grow lights emit light with a lot of blue in the spectrum, which holds good before flowerings stage,
High pressure sodium (HPS) grow lights emit the familiar orange or amber light you might see in street lighting. This light spectrum is the most effective for the flowering phase of growth.
High pressure sodium (HPS) grow lights emit the familiar orange or amber light you might see in street lighting. This light spectrum is the most effective for the flowering phase of growth.
robert 14617
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do you have a way to control the heat
420God
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A suggestion if you haven't already made a purchase ~~~> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HNPGKA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A325274ZEF9XYZ
Edit: the light listed above runs both MH and HPS, although it only comes with the HPS bulb
Edit: the light listed above runs both MH and HPS, although it only comes with the HPS bulb
ivee been searchin ebay lol but i just had a fan last time. im workin on a ventilation system right now cuz i know i will have heat problems if i dont. i just started germ on the seeds last night so i can have ventilation done before it will be a problem. im definatly probly gunna order a hps here soon tho. also thanks guys for your help!!! much appreciated
Brick Top
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As long as the ballast you purchase will burn both MH and HPS light bulbs, a digital or switchable ballast, ... or you will have to pick one type of ballast or the other and then use either a conversion MH or conversion HPS bulb and neither are as good as the real ones.