RandyRocket
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I got a good deal on a used 430 watt HPS, ballast and reflestor (Hydrofarm). The Bulb is an Osram Vialox 430W. I'm guessing it's around 40,000 lumens and around 2100k. I can't find any info on it.
Now I'm using (10) 27 watt CFL's each has 1300 lumens @ 5500k. I can add more as my plant grow taller.
I have 7 plants from 5" to 8" tall.
I know budding I'll use the HPS. My question is which light set up to use for veg.?
Note the ballast is non-swichable so I looking for the post about installing a switch to turn off the starter so I could use a MH. If I can figure it out I will most likely go that way.
Now I'm using (10) 27 watt CFL's each has 1300 lumens @ 5500k. I can add more as my plant grow taller.
I have 7 plants from 5" to 8" tall.
I know budding I'll use the HPS. My question is which light set up to use for veg.?
Note the ballast is non-swichable so I looking for the post about installing a switch to turn off the starter so I could use a MH. If I can figure it out I will most likely go that way.
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