How big should my room be?

[jkwrestling13]

I have 4 plants under a 1000W MH running on full power, I have the room and ventilation to run on full power, I just cant get it to run on full power.
Im wondering:
What should the square footage of my room be to get optimal use of my light running on both 500 and 1000 watts?
I have an 9'x8.5' room with a ceiling height of 8'

 

[Nummingtons]

What do you mean you cant get it to run, is it shutting off? A 1000 watt will cover a 4x4 area with no problem.This works well with the number of plants you have as they will need about two square foot per plant.

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[jkwrestling13]

What do you mean you cant get it to run, is it shutting off? A 1000 watt will cover a 4x4 area with no problem.This works well with the number of plants you have as they will need about two square foot per plant.

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I mean, the ballast wont run on full power. I had it on half power due to my old room being tough to vent, but now I cannot get it to run full power. Will it need to cool off first? Im scared to have my light off for too long.

 

[Nummingtons]

Yes it will need to cool off first. I had something close to this happen when I bumped into one of my 1000 watt lights causeing the power cord to jiggle and turn off the light. I re secured the power cord and tried to turn it back on and nothing. Then I let it sit for about ten mins and it came in no problem. If your plants are in veg don't worry about the light being off for a few min.

 

[jkwrestling13]

Yes it will need to cool off first. I had something close to this happen when I bumped into one of my 1000 watt lights causeing the power cord to jiggle and turn off the light. I re secured the power cord and tried to turn it back on and nothing. Then I let it sit for about ten mins and it came in no problem. If your plants are in veg don't worry about the light being off for a few min.

Exactly the answer I was looking for. Thanks a lot.

Anyone have any idea what size room will get the most optimal use out of my light?

 

[k_elliott99]

I run 2 in a 6x8 with a raptor xxl 1000w hood amd do 20 bags at least. That room should be fine