lighting problem please help

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flawless216

Member

Mar 13, 2010

• #1

hi i have 2 400 watt hps i like them but i still get alot of popcorn so i wanted to step my game up i just cant decide if i should get a 1000 watt switchable or keep 1 400 and buy a 600 switchable and run thoose please any suggestions

 

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privateaero

Active Member

Mar 13, 2010

• #2

I'm buying a magnetic ballist that will do 400, 600, and 1000. I'll start with 1000 and if it is too hot I'll drop it to 600

 

g00sEgg

Well-Known Member

Mar 13, 2010

• #3

How many plants you got goin under the 400's to still be gettin' popcorn buds?

 

smallclosetgrowr

Well-Known Member

Mar 13, 2010

• #4

you sure its your light thats causing popcorn buds ? to much heat can cause this , but many things can also

 

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flawless216

Member

Mar 14, 2010

• #5

i have 8 under two 400 it is not to hot

 

nelsonjacob

Active Member

Mar 14, 2010

• #6

along with heating what can cause the popcorn buds

 

BongFiend420

Active Member

Mar 14, 2010

• #7

Man lower branches always give popcorn, if you use the lollypopping technique you will just get one big fat cola or cola's depending if you have topped your plant. I cut away all the lower branches of plants the first week into flower, this causes the plant to direct its energy to the tops instead of that tiny popcorn shit.

 

BongFiend420

Active Member

Mar 14, 2010

• #8

Two 400w HPS lights is more than enough lumens to make fat buds, the lights are not your problem.

 

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flawless216

Member

Mar 15, 2010

• #9

what is the lollypopping technique

 

iron joint

Active Member

Mar 15, 2010

• #10

i believe in never going higher then 600 because the efficiency of the lamp takes a nose dive. I would rather use to 600's then one 1000.