lighting? rep +

[dangledo]

I have never seen them available in the UK, where are you? I'd be interested in trying them straight in my reflector, a dutch poot with midi reflector.

the reason I use these is that you dont have to use reflectors. therefore, no heat build up, or 'hot spots'. they arent flawless, but the bare bulb, is a major plus, except burns. Thems hurt. Im in the U.S.A., and originally bought the bulbs from htgsupply.com but they had the off brand, and I now have the chrome domes original.

 

[newworldicon]

the reason I use these is that you dont have to use reflectors. therefore, no heat build up, or 'hot spots'. they arent flawless, but the bare bulb, is a major plus, except burns. Thems hurt. Im in the U.S.A., and originally bought the bulbs from htgsupply.com but they had the off brand, and I now have the chrome domes original.

Yeah I get that you don't need a reflector, the reason why I am considering them is my poot is a commercial horticultural light with a ballast/reflector in one. I could use the bulb only and have a duct hanging directly above the bulb sucking heat away without having to cut a hole in the reflector. Ill check em out.

 

[805blaze]

I think Im just gonna go with a 600 hps/mh because I would still have to get a ballast for the light and that just adds to the price I think I'll get a lot more use out of a hood setup. But thanks for the advice I'll definitely use it for future grows

 

[Japanfreak]

How much weed do you really need? For personal smoke a 250 is more than enough, 400 for you and some friends.

 

[Dirt Bikin Buds]

I would get the 400w. I have mine in a 7'x2'x4' and the temps are CRAZY!!! I have to run 2 fans, open my window and keep the door open to run the 400... and that only takes it to 80. Its a pain in my ass.

 

[805blaze]

I have a pretty healthy habit and I eventually want to start producing more and like I said I'm going to be moving to a bigger place soon so why buy a 400 if Im gonna want to upgrade. Ive found a 600 that says it runs lowest heat of any 600 and I think ill be able to circulate air in the room without too much trouble

 

[lotsOweed]

Im havin the same issue right now. Im about to switch to flowering and cant decide between a 400w or 600w. Theres only 4 plants in there now but i could throw ina couple more clones if i go wit the 600w. I too am moving in a couple months to a house and will be running 2-3 600watters thats why i figure i should just buy it now instead of the 400w. My only issue is heat. Its a 2x4x4 tent and even wit a cooled hood i think it might be too much

 

[Asquad]

sounds good! make a journal and have pics for your scrog if you can!

 

[solosmoke]

my 2 cent 1 of the ufos per plant

 

[2amhigh]

400 would work better if its that small of a room. You could have heat issues if you don't have correct venting. PeAcE!

 

[Ralphie]

400 watt will more than do the job for that space, but 600 wouldnt hurt as long as you can control heat and afford it go with the 600