tokenblackman420
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is a 1000w hps enough to keep my babies growing good?
in a 6 X 8 flowering room
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tokenblackman420
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what would you run in this size of area?
and thanks for the feedback.
two 600 watts
tokenblackman420
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i thought about going that route from the beginning.
thanks everyone.
is it possible to run two sixes from one ballast?
tokenblackman420
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what does that mean? in laymens terms please. one day hope to be an experienced grower. but today, im still a noob.lol
thewinghunter
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i have like a 12 x 8 (give or take a foot) and 1000 watts is fine, depends on HOW many and how wide the area is growing, i have mine tall but not wide
tokenblackman420
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right on man. thanks for the help, can this ballast be purchased anywhere lights are sold?
tokenblackman420
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idk, in west virginia there arent alot of hydroponic shops or anywhere to buy the lights like ive seen on this website. do you have a preference of where you get your stuff?
also how many plants would you put under two 600w hps lights?
tokenblackman420
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if you dont mind me asking, but what kind of setup do you have?
goatslayer
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1000 on a mover would be plenty.
tokenblackman420
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does anyone have any input on cheap variations of a light mover?? or maybe a do it yourself project?
goatslayer
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Hydro farm sells a 100 dollar one but it's chain driven. I personaly got the intelladrive it was 250 with the stabalizer bar and comes with a 2 year warranty. Movers are the way to go.
theycallmeoj
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Light movers are nice, but for the added cost, you could add another cheap ballast and light in some situations.
For the area described, I'd go with (2) 600w Ballasts and lights. 1000w will work till you can get (2) 600's.
Lumatek has a dual output ballast to run (2) 600's, but for the price, you can buy (2) individual 600's as well. Personally, I'd go with (2) seperate ballasts. That way if (1) takes a shit, at least you have (1) light to run on till you get another.
For the area described, I'd go with (2) 600w Ballasts and lights. 1000w will work till you can get (2) 600's.
Lumatek has a dual output ballast to run (2) 600's, but for the price, you can buy (2) individual 600's as well. Personally, I'd go with (2) seperate ballasts. That way if (1) takes a shit, at least you have (1) light to run on till you get another.