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[Pays2Much]

Hi, I'v got a space 2ft x 2ft x5ft tall. how many good healthy plants Should i grow under a 250w duel spec HPS. Ta Much.

 

[Pays2Much]

And also, how much noise does a hps make.

 

[Geozander]

You should fit 4 plants in there. Depending on strain that is. As for the noise level? It aint bad. My 600w ballast gives off a slight hum, nothing major though.

 

[smoke and coke]

a digital ballast will be quieter than a magnetic ballast.
digital costs more to buy.
the ballast can be made remote.
if the ballast is in the same room then once you turn on an oscillating fan you dont hear the ballast anymore. so basically the fan is louder.
oh yeah your exhaust fan will cover up the noise of the ballast also. lol

i really dont know how people can do a stealth grow. im just grateful that smell and minor noise isnt a problem for me.

 

[Pays2Much]

a digital ballast will be quieter than a magnetic ballast.
digital costs more to buy.
the ballast can be made remote.
if the ballast is in the same room then once you turn on an oscillating fan you dont hear the ballast anymore. so basically the fan is louder.
oh yeah your exhaust fan will cover up the noise of the ballast also. lol

i really dont know how people can do a stealth grow. im just grateful that smell and minor noise isnt a problem for me.

this is my first grow and i'm just hoping to get as much as possible. i'V got 5, 2 week old big buds growing just now and i just got some fem snow white seeds for when i finish my trial run. do u think this Scrog method i'v bean reading so much about is the best way to go. (four plants under a 250w hps)

 

[majek]

scrog works great but with a 2x2x5 grow area its better to grow them naturally/upwards. If height is a concern you can always LST your plants.

 

[Pays2Much]

Can any1 tell me a brand name for some good fertiliser for vegging.