8" Raptor Reflector vs 6" Rap.. Ref... Are they the same? or is the 6 a knock off?

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computergroove

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People argue that the smaller hoods provide more concentrated light in a smaller area. There is also a smaller amount of area to cool with the available air flow. The 6" has a lesser ability to cool so it needs to be smaller to maintain a certain temperature. You could get an 8" and a reducer bit I think that would be working against your better interests.
 
budtoker0987

budtoker0987

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grabbed the 6. i like the wider space of the 8 but im all ducted up for 6, and 6 inch fans... so, maybe in the future ill up it to 8's thanks man!
 
beuffer420

beuffer420

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The raptors, I believe the reflective hood part is same size. eight or 6 only thing that's different is the diameter of the hole. I have four 8" I run in flower I love the spread on those babies!

i also wouldn't reduce down youll b killing your cfm's not to mention stress on the fan.
 
beuffer420

beuffer420

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budtoker0987 said:
8" Raptor Reflector vs 6" Raptor Reflector Are they the same? or is the 6 a knock off? I was gonna grab the 6 but it looks a lil different than the 8". You would think the dimensions would be the same just a different size hole for ventilation, no?


6"
http://www.hydrofarm.com/product.php?itemid=13039#tabs-1


8"
http://www.hydrofarm.com/product.php?itemid=11312#tabs-2
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The six is the old model it now has the hinge option like the eight which is the new model.
 
budtoker0987

budtoker0987

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well shit.... i just bought the 6" is that bad? is just dont have money for 8 inch fans, ducting and all the time... right now at least..
 
budtoker0987

budtoker0987

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beuffer420 said:
The raptors, I believe the reflective hood part is same size. eight or 6 only thing that's different is the diameter of the hole. I have four 8" I run in flower I love the spread on those babies!

i also wouldn't reduce down youll b killing your cfm's not to mention stress on the fan.
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The 6" is actually smaller. Shorter both lenth and width... I did really want the bigger one cuz im in a 7x9 room... Right now its jjust 1 1000watt dual arc light. Eventaully i want two lights... probly go 2 600s or possibly two 1000's not sure yet.. I just dont have the money for more frickin equipment... and a reducer sounds janky... im not about janky...
 
bluntmassa1

bluntmassa1

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you would want the 8 inch vent if you plan to put a good 3-4 lights in so you have better air flow but you lose a little bit of your lumens with the bigger vent. But you did good since you don't have the money minds well grab 2 budget light systems after next harvest then after that harvest then you could pimp your room out the way you want then a year from now you'll be able to rock a closed system with co2.
 
budtoker0987

budtoker0987

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Thats the goal man... :) Thanks dude!

Trying to put so much money into it right away has... sucked lol but i just cant justify buying stuff i know ill want to replace asap.. gotta do what gotta do tho! :)
 
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