I'mSimplyStoned
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Imma lighrly loosen the screw holding the cover over the light. Should suck air in all around the glass if I do that. Pass around bulb and pull out the top or back
UPGRADE from CFL to 400W HPS
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I'mSimplyStoned
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My ballast is built in to this unit. Not looking to mess wi th it
Yodaweed
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Eeek that thing is going to be an inferno dude.
I'mSimplyStoned
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Im thinking so. If I have to ill take that step
Yodaweed
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HTG supply sells some cheap 400w HPS/MH switchable magnetic ballasts / reflector / bulb kits http://www.htgsupply.com/Category-400-Watt-Magnetic-Grow-Light-Systems like 150$ for the entire setup that might be your best bet, anyways good luck.
I'mSimplyStoned
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I would like to avoid that if possible. If I cant... all well. Any other ideas?
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UPDATE****
Well, I have successfully constructed a 48"x24"x90" Cabinet. It is not lined all the way right now but its enough to grow... and easier to control the temps for now. This project has been growing over the last 6 months, ive been getting little bit here and there. Here are some pics! 400W HPS CFL upgrade. There you have it. I have anywhere from 4 to 7 weeks left on both of the ladies, and I hope this bulb does some work! So far, with the fan sitting there; its staying about 81 82 in there. Thats how hot it was for CFLs so, dont see why it wouldnt work. Plants are 24" from the bulb.
Now, how did I do this? Simply, I gutted the light, and mounted everything to my frame! I attached the ballast to the right top side OUTSIDE the frame, works like a charm!
More pics eventually haha
Well, I have successfully constructed a 48"x24"x90" Cabinet. It is not lined all the way right now but its enough to grow... and easier to control the temps for now. This project has been growing over the last 6 months, ive been getting little bit here and there. Here are some pics! 400W HPS CFL upgrade. There you have it. I have anywhere from 4 to 7 weeks left on both of the ladies, and I hope this bulb does some work! So far, with the fan sitting there; its staying about 81 82 in there. Thats how hot it was for CFLs so, dont see why it wouldnt work. Plants are 24" from the bulb.
Now, how did I do this? Simply, I gutted the light, and mounted everything to my frame! I attached the ballast to the right top side OUTSIDE the frame, works like a charm!
More pics eventually haha
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The reality is, I think I need a cool tube. My plants are very airy from some some intense training, air moves freely throuout the environment. If I had 2 full size girls in there the tempts would reach mid 90's!!
With that being said, I'm big into the DIY thing, anyone every seen a successful cool tube built? I have the reflector that was inside my light, hung with the light; however I am wondering what kind of solutions we have. Any thoughts?
With that being said, I'm big into the DIY thing, anyone every seen a successful cool tube built? I have the reflector that was inside my light, hung with the light; however I am wondering what kind of solutions we have. Any thoughts?
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First day down, plants seem okay, I managed to get the temps to around 78 with another fan. I have to say there is NOTICABLE new growth in my buds, I have to say.. It is not hype behind this bulb. We all knew it works... Just blows CFL OUT the water for flower. For veg, im stilll sold on CFLs.
I have to say, HPS lights are some serious power. And despite my slow upgrade process, I find this to be a option that differs from different situations. When I began growing in my kellogs cereal box, with my 4" PC fans and my 4 CFLs, that was most suitable for me at the time. I invested 40 or so dollars and grew a plant. I yielded half an oz and spent the time learning. What I lacked in yield; I gained in experience. Now, as I move up to bigger better ops, I continue to develop new methods and have also acquired the room to.. expand, so to speak.
I stand by CFL's, and its great for those who need stealth and have a limited grow space. I do love my HPS though.
Just gotta construct some walls to reflect the light, and a scrog net.
I have to say, HPS lights are some serious power. And despite my slow upgrade process, I find this to be a option that differs from different situations. When I began growing in my kellogs cereal box, with my 4" PC fans and my 4 CFLs, that was most suitable for me at the time. I invested 40 or so dollars and grew a plant. I yielded half an oz and spent the time learning. What I lacked in yield; I gained in experience. Now, as I move up to bigger better ops, I continue to develop new methods and have also acquired the room to.. expand, so to speak.
I stand by CFL's, and its great for those who need stealth and have a limited grow space. I do love my HPS though.
Just gotta construct some walls to reflect the light, and a scrog net.