Closet setup lighting question

Hey guys, I'm looking to setup a new closet. The area is approx. 32 in. deep x 48 in wide x 6 ft. tall. I'm planning on using: 1000 HPS Cool Breeze Grow Light System | BGH=

I'm a little concerned this light may be over kill for the space I have, especially burning the tops of the plants.

As the main light. I also saw t5 wall brackets, and was thinking about putting 2 t5s on the back wall, one on each side.
Brackets: New Wave T5 Side Light Bracket Kit | Fluorescent Grow Lights=

New Wave T5 System - 4', 4 Bulb | BGH=

I'm planning on putting mylar on all the walls, and also ample ventilation.

Do you guys think this is overkill?
Thanks in advance for the help.

Ya, dude deffinate overkill. That light could cover 5x5 area easily. Our spaces are similar, and I'm fine with a 250. I could actually manage just fine with a 175w, don't waste your money on 1000w. And Yes, it would burn your tops for sure, when they grow.

itzCESAR* said:

Ya, dude deffinate overkill. That light could cover 5x5 area easily. Our spaces are similar, and I'm fine with a 250. I could actually manage just fine with a 175w, don't waste your money on 1000w. And Yes, it would burn your tops for sure, when they grow.

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Thanks Cesar, what about the T5s? I'm worried about light penetration thru the canopy, I was hoping to encourage all around growth with th T5s, but do you think I'd have better yields if I cropped the bottom branches and just grew the tops?

Why do you think you need such a large light anyways?
More light (wattage) doesn't produce more tastier buds. The only reason you would need a 1000 watt light is if your in a large growing area.

Technically, plants do not need light to carry out the respiration process, but respiration would not be possible without photosynthesis, a process plants most certainly need light to perform.
Light is essentially used for carbohydrate production in plants. Having a larger light won't produce carbohydrates any faster.
Carbohydrates are used as stored energy that can later be used in conjunction with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, etc.

Basically what I'm saying is, As long as you use the correct color spectrum and photoperiod during your plants growth it really doesn't make a bit of a difference using such a large light.
For example:
You could use those T5 bulbs (which work great) for vegetative growth. The T5 bulbs give the right color spectrum that plants need to grow during vegetation.
For flowering you could use just a 400 watt HPS HID light. When your adding your nutrient you can just simply add some carbohydrates (Like CarboLoad from Advanced Nutrients) to the mix. Doing it this way you'll save a ton of money on the expense of buying such a big light and you'll save on the energy being used.