Air cooled Reflectors when upgrading from 400w > 600w hps

luckymeh said:

I have a fairly basic set up at the moment - 400w hps / euro reflector and maxibright ballast..

I have seen a good deal on a 600w hps system which includes a Maxibright compact 600w ballast, Sunmaster 600w Super HPS deluxe bulb and euro reflector..

I'm looking to upgrade to an Aerowing or Ultralite air cooled reflector, does anyone have an advice on either of these brands and whether going for an air cooled reflector is worth it? I don't know about these brands but I will tell you don't buy a cheap one as the glue and glass are crap. When hot if bumped they will crack, cold water will crack them. I use German ones, they import them here and cost me about 40$ more than the average, after all I'm in it for the long haul.

The plus points I have found are that the temp is more controlled in the tent and you can place them closer to your ladies.. Yes and that means more yield.

Another reason I am choosing one of these over the standard reflector is that they are closed end so light is not wasted as more will be reflected in the right direction.
Yes more yield.

With upgrading from a 400w - 600w hps will there be a noticeable increase in yield? You bet you will see an increase, especially with a good bulb that your looking at. Make sure your bulb has an extended blue in it.

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luckymeh said:

Cheers for the reply mate, forgot to reply myself!

I bought an EcoTechnics Diamond Air cooled reflector to use with a Sunmaster 600w Dual Spectrum bulb, hopefully I will increase my yield using these two together!

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resinousflowers said:

nice,i have similiar,but mines not air cooled.i also have a maxibright compact ballast too.

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