Lighting for 2-3 plants?

passdabong

passdabong

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I've done my fair share of reading, but lighting is still a little fuzzy.

I'm planning to pick up some good seeds, but grow 2-3 plants for my first few times. I'm thinking a 400W HPS is going to cover my situation, and because atm I'm young and poor I plan to use this single light for both my veg. and flowering stages (not the best, but hey what can i do). So will the HPS do the job?

Also, how much is a small fixture + the 400W going to cost me, and how much do you think it's going to run the bill up, I wouldn't think it'd be to bad with 18/6, and 12/12.

Thanks.
 
Killa Man

Killa Man

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A 400 Watt hps will do the trick. Plan on spending at least 150 for the light. as far as electricity goes, who knows.
 
passdabong

passdabong

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Bleh. Alright well atleast if nothing else I can shoot for the best in my situation , but I'm just afraid to use compact flourenent, even though they're a shitload cheaper it's probably not worth it.

Now, I've gotta start savin' up atleast $100+ without blowin it on weed :neutral:
 
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IGFN

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400 * 18 * 0.06 = 456
456 / 1000 = 0.456 a day

0.456 * 30 = roughly $13.68 a month for the light
 
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Aesop

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... your going to need more than 100 bucks, you will need around 250 to 300 for an HPS set up, thoes ballasts are expensive.
 
Cr8z13

Cr8z13

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Kludge

Kludge

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High Tech Garden Supply probably has the best deal for a 400, it's only $120 and has everything you need. I hate those damn eBay ones because they either charge you $50 for shipping or they don't include everything on purpose.

High Tech Garden Supply
 
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