So my new space i measured out is going to be 22dx58wx63t inches of course. so like 2x5x6ft ish?
is 550wHPS going to cover well enough?
should i cut a hole in the ceiling to cool the 400???
How many lumens does it say this 550 puts out?
LxW = Square footage so 2x5 would be 10 sq ft.
Take the lumen number and divide. (example a normal 400w light puts out 50k lumens, 50,000/10 = 5000k LpSqFt - Pretty good for that area)
From what i read, 3000 LpSqF (lumems per square foot) to 7000 is key.
I would cut a hole in the ceiling if i were you. Heat rises, putting it so high allows the heat to effortlessly go upward. Dont know if it helps the fans much, but i would say its logical. Also, venting that hot air into the attic allows the air to cool down before it escapes through the eves or fan u have in the attic. Making it much harder to detect with a IR scan.