Lighting Question

shinedog

shinedog

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I'm in the process of building a flowering room in my grow space. My current space is 11'x16', but I need to seperate a out a flowering room. Unfortunately, there are only so many ways it can be setup due to power, plumbing, duct work, etc.

So I've worked out a space of about 7'x7' or 49 sq. ft. Give or take a small amount. I'm figuring I can place about 6 DIY Bubbleponic systems in this space with room to move around. Each system holding 6 plants, so 36 total at a given time in the flowering room.

The problem I have is electricity. I only have about 1920 watts of workable power for the area and I'm going to have to include fans, etc. in the space. I'm not really in a position to call out an electrician so I have to work with what I've got.

My question is if I have 2 600w HPS systems covering the area with mylar covering all walls will the plants receive an adequate amount of light?

Unfortunately, I can't power 2 1000w HPS's.
 
VictorVIcious

VictorVIcious

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I would round up to 50sq.ft and divide it into the 1200 watts to see if its enough. That would give you the watts/sq.ft. You really should take the time to learn plumbing and electric installations.
If your space is 7 x 7 with room to walk around, your usable space will be more like 5 x 5. A single 1000 watt would probably to a good job for that space with reflective walls. VV
 
smoke and coke

smoke and coke

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shinedog said:
I'm in the process of building a flowering room in my grow space. My current space is 11'x16', but I need to seperate a out a flowering room. Unfortunately, there are only so many ways it can be setup due to power, plumbing, duct work, etc.

So I've worked out a space of about 7'x7' or 49 sq. ft. Give or take a small amount. I'm figuring I can place about 6 DIY Bubbleponic systems in this space with room to move around. Each system holding 6 plants, so 36 total at a given time in the flowering room.

The problem I have is electricity. I only have about 1920 watts of workable power for the area and I'm going to have to include fans, etc. in the space. I'm not really in a position to call out an electrician so I have to work with what I've got.

My question is if I have 2 600w HPS systems covering the area with mylar covering all walls will the plants receive an adequate amount of light?

Unfortunately, I can't power 2 1000w HPS's.
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if you could change that 120 volt 20 amp circuit to be 220 volt and use 220 volt lights you could double your capacity. but you may need an elec. for that. then you may need to run an extention cord from somewhere for 120 volt fans.
 
shinedog

shinedog

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In all reality Victor is correct it would be more of a 5'x5' area that needs to be lit. So opinions please I have the following options for the area. I want to utilize the space as best as possible.

1 x 1000w
2 x 600w
4 x 400w

I need to take heat into consideration as well as light. What would you do?
 
Sure Shot

Sure Shot

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I use 1 1000w for every 4x4 area, with 4 very big girls under each.
6 decent size plants should do good in a similar setup.
 
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