Need advice on which lights to use (I have 5)

Mindless

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Ok i have 6 lights ======
3 400w hps 1 400w mh. 2 1000w mh's total. =====

So i guess my question is , I'm going to do 19 clones to stay under the 20 limit for security reasons.
I have an 8x8x7 room . What route should i go?
Should i use the 2 1000's and nothing else? Or run the 2 1000mh's and a 400hps ?

I ran 3 new breakers for lighting and everything else . So my 2 1000's would be on there own breaker and the other stuff (carbon filter fans ect) on there own.
Or should i run the 2 1000's on there own breaker(each) and a 400hps+extras on the last breaker?

Mostly im wondering if i would be better off with the 2 1000w mh's through the whole season or if i should try to work in the hps(s) For the spectrum.

Any advice is appreciated.

My camera is bunk and i destroyed the USB input . So till i can get a card reader that will read it i can't post pics . But will try to get some up for perspective asap.
 

Mindless

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I would prefer not to have to run 5+ lights and or switch them. Would it really be better to have 3 400w hps for flower over 2 1000w mh's ?
Or even 2 1000'hm's + 1 400w hps?
 

ripabg

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dude use 1 400mh for the clones to root, then switch to 1 1000mh for veg, then run your 3 400phs for flower
 

Mindless

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So 1200w of hps is better than 2400w (2000mh and 400hps) mixed for flower?

The clones are coming rooted. 2+ weeks after there cut and set aside.
Just don't seem like it would be better.

Also i would have to disassemble the 1000's to rebuild the 400's as i'm using parts from each and only have 3 reflectors total.
 

GrowManZach

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hmm for an 8x8x7 room personally i would run 1 1000Watt MH and 2 400 Hps. 1800 watts total and a more full spectrum
 

Mindless

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Ya know thats the route i think I'm going to go . I'll run the 1000 for veg then turn on the other 2 400's for flower. Or do you think i should just run them all full round?

They will be laid out like (400) (1000) (400) in a diagonal pattern . I think i will get good light coverage that way.

I appreciate the help allot . I just want to get the most out of 3 lights .

Btw with 19 plants in 5 gallon pots . I'll only be using around 1/2 my room maybe a little more if i spread them a bit.
 

GrowManZach

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i would run them all full time but i dunno bout usin 1000 watts Mh and only 800 hps during flowering.... hmm i shall ponder this
 

DND

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GrowManZach is right on point...cost effective out of the 5 choices you got plus the mixed spectrum.
 
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