New lamp for indoor growing, is this any good?

Rabies79

Member

  • EDIT:
    The space im planning to grow in is about 6 x 4 meters and about 2.5m high.

    Im new in growing indoors and ive been looking around and i figure out wich one to buy.
    So to specify better what i need:

    How many lamps do i need for a 6 x 4 meters and about 2.5m high room with about 8-10 plants?
    Wich type of lamp is the best overall?
    how many types of lamps do i need?
    How strong?

    Ventilation and temperature isn't a problem, but money is, alltogheter it can't cost more than 700 USD.
 

Rabies79

Member
and is this lamp any good?
http://www.willabgarden.se/fullpost.asp?AvdID=185&ArtID=32223&page=1

TRANSLATION:

"Fixture with high pressure sodium lamp 400 W, 55,000 lumens with full color spectrum, for better development and stronger plants. Can be used in both rooms without natural light in the greenhouse.
Perfect for those who want to start planting mission no early. Made of white lacquered aluminum sheet. High Pressure Lamp included. Plug with 3 m cable.
Complete with hanging chain. Can be connected to 10A socket outlet, but if you use the timer to the clear 16 A because of the higher load of ignition.
Technical specifications: 230 V Normal burn time approx. 14,000 hours. Weight 8 kg, L 56 x W 25 x H 14 cm. Protection IP X2"
 

HSA

Well-Known Member
Rabies: It's not so much just the size of the grow space as it is the number of plants you intend to grow, how big that strain is going to get and how much area in square feet, or in your case meters, you're going to have to illuminate. I wish there was an easier way, but from what you ask, I get the impression you might be new to this so I’d suggest you RTFB and refer to the following resources:
1. Read: SeeMoreBud’s, “MARIJUANA BUDS FOR LESS- GROW 8 OZ. OF BUDS FOR LESS THAN $100.” It’s a must for dirt gardeners using CFL’s.
2. You’ll also want to read: Mc McCarthy’s, “GROWING MARIJUANAIt’s another must for dirt gardeners.
3. Read: Jorge Cervantes’s, “MARIJUANA HORTICULTURE THE INDOOR/ OUTDOOR MEDICAL GROWER’S BIBLE.” It’s great for dirt and hydro.
4. Read: Ed Rosenthal’s, “MARIJUANA GROWER’S HANDBOOK
5. “THE CANNABIS GROW BIBLE- SECOND EDITION,” written by Greg Green, is a match, if not better than, the ones listed above.
6. You should also subscribe to, “HIGH TIMES magazine. Each issue is full of useful information and excellent photography.
7. You might also want to subscribe to www.gardenandgreenhouse.net. It’s free and they offer a monthly news letter that always has a lot of good information, especially for newbies.
8. A lot of local hydroponics stores offer free weekend gardening classes. Admittedly they offer these classes as a means of boosting sales but they present some good information and they’re frequently taught by experienced gardeners.
All these resources are very well written, well illustrated and packed with information that will answer most of your questions before you know to ask them. Doing your homework before you grow by consulting these resources will save you and your plants a lot of stress. These forums are great but often they’re the blind leading the blind and when you do get it from a knowledgeable source they frequently can’t get the information you need to you in a timely fashion. I sincerely hope this helps. HSA
 
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