Hoods

Any recommendations for a good hood for a 600 watt hps,they all look the same to me for the most part.room is 4x4x5.which of the different styles might be best.thx.

i have 2 sun system 2 6 inch air cooled best i could find

A sunleaves or hydrofarm box type reflector with options for vents and glass

would you reccomend having the safety glass , and air cooled fittings

There is a cool batwing type DIY reflector in FAQ. I really like it coz its cheap...

i have 2 ultra cool xl reflectors with 600s in each. they are sealed with 6 inch ducting vents. i have them hooked up to a 270 cfm can fan and boy do they stay cool. never have to worry about burning my plants, and since they arent hot i can keep them closer to my plants.

In a space that small your going to run into heat issues with a 600 if you dont vent it. the ultra cool xl may be a big to big for your application. but make sure the inside of the reflector has a pleated/rough surface or is titanium white. those are the best for reflecting light without creating hotspots. I spent a pretty penny on my stuff, around 170 a reflector. but you could find something much cheaper and more practical for you. my advice is make sure its sealed and ventable so you can keep your lights oooooooooooh so cool.

these are what i can choose from , this is a local store.what do u guys think.room is 4x5x6, 600 watt hps


Atlantis Hydroponics: Reflectors

i have the sun systems super sun for my 250w metal halide. i wouldnt use it for a 600 cause its kinda small. i use it in my veg box which is 26"x34"x42" and is it great, just wouldnt want it for my flowering room, especially the size ur using. so hm let me look here. I would either roll with the Silverstar cause it will be very easy to vent and comes with glass and shit. Or the sunlight supply super sun II but that one is kinda expensive. The cool breeze 6" reflector is cool cause it incorporates a standard rectangular reflector into a cylinder. the sun gro reflector is cool cause its a square and would fit your growing area perfectly. but it looks like hard to vent. overall i would run with the silverstar or the sunlight supply supersun II. hope my advice helps.

thx for the help man