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hey all im buying a sj dr120 i want 2 use a t-5 but any help is great being my first grow. is a 600 watt gud enough? what about a dual arc, i want to do mh/hps. thanxs any advice will b helpful...
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duchieman
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Dezracer
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We are not bagging on you or your post by the way. That's a good tent and you definitely have the right idea so far.
We just like to joke around.
method2mymadness
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A quick 7 week shot
duchieman
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Where are you planning on using that T5 fixture, and what size is it you're thinking of. I take it that tent is about a 3x3 so like Jig said, the 600 hps is enough. MH vs HPS watt for watt will have less lumens so when you combine them, to get the benefits of MH, you sacrifice with a loss in lumens.
My advice for a 1st time grower? Start basic and tailor it as you progress. There's too many different ways to go about it and to try and figure it out the first try is futile, IMO. A lot of growers will tell you that florescent works just as good as MH for vegging so T5 will be great for that. I'd go with the straight HPS for flower and maybe add some blue light later.
Dezracer
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That tent is 4x4 Duchie.
A 4x4 will still work with a 600 just fine but you'll want to try and keep the plants centered under the light. Whatever is around the edges may end up with buds that are a little fluffy. Ideal size for a 600 is 3x4 or 40"x40" tents
Like Duchie said though, a T5 is great for veg and those dual arc are actually like running two 300watt bulbs. I would run a 600w HPS personally instead.
A 4x4 will still work with a 600 just fine but you'll want to try and keep the plants centered under the light. Whatever is around the edges may end up with buds that are a little fluffy. Ideal size for a 600 is 3x4 or 40"x40" tents
Like Duchie said though, a T5 is great for veg and those dual arc are actually like running two 300watt bulbs. I would run a 600w HPS personally instead.
duchieman
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4x4 leaves room for extra lighting down the road then. I have m2 tents (40x40). Speaking of extra lighting, I'm seriously thinking of trying some UVB lighting in one of my tents. Anyone else?
I was gonna say, Dez you talk too much, but then I looked at mine and the gap's too narrow for criticism so I won't.
FresnoFarmer
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Anybody ever have heat issues in the winter with a 600w HPS (non-cooled)?
duchieman
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Nope, but my exhaust is good. My winter issues were cold night temps/cold ground.
Trousers
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My tent is in the furnace room.
When it is cold outside, it is warm in the furnace room.
When it is a warm day for winter, it is cold in the furnace room.
It has to do with the furnace running.
I realized last year I was stunting my plants when it got cold and added seed mats under my plants.
Problem solved.
When it is cold outside, it is warm in the furnace room.
When it is a warm day for winter, it is cold in the furnace room.
It has to do with the furnace running.
I realized last year I was stunting my plants when it got cold and added seed mats under my plants.
Problem solved.