should i use this hid grow light?

2legit2quit

2legit2quit

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i just found this craigslist posting and im a fuckn noob and dont know a good deal if i see one. here is his post
"This is a new 1000 watt HID grow light. It has an electronic ballast that supports both HPS and MH lamps (both bulbs are included), which means you don't have to buy two separate systems.
-$300
- Power: 1000W
- Integrated electronic ballast
- Integrated light reflector
- Both HPS and MH bulbs included
- Power cord included
- Air ducts to facilitate active cooling
- "V" hooks and chain for hanging "




thanks
 
honkeytown

honkeytown

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fuckin get it dude....you will need a blower for it though before you can use it....it will make you smile...I promise :blsmoke:
 
2legit2quit

2legit2quit

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but wait theres more!!! i gotta huge work light thats 120 volts and 4.2 amps (hella brite) but wattage is unknown
will this b gud for growing?thinking bout using it for the sides of the plants
 
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honkeytown

honkeytown

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2legit2quit said:
yes im a noob to indoor growing soooo....whats a blower?:mrgreen:
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this is a blower....search "cfm" or something like that on CL and you shoudl find something...this is a pic of my blower and light setup...its a 600 watt hps and I got the blower with it off of craigslist for 135. great place to shop:blsmoke:
last pic is a better shot of it with an configuration I had
 

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2legit2quit

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wait i think i found one.its $25 !!!


Installs into ceiling or wall. Centrifugal blower wheel, sturdy housing and permanently lubricated 4-pole motor for high exhaust capacity at low sound levels. Durable dampers prevent backdrafts and eliminate metallic clatter. Built-in mounting ears for easy installation. UL Listed for use above bathtubs and showers when connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit. Polymeric white grille mounts by torsion spring, no tools needed. Round 4" duct. 8" x 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" housing. UL Listed. HVI Certified. .
 
honkeytown

honkeytown

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2legit2quit said:
wait i think i found one.its $25 !!!


Installs into ceiling or wall. Centrifugal blower wheel, sturdy housing and permanently lubricated 4-pole motor for high exhaust capacity at low sound levels. Durable dampers prevent backdrafts and eliminate metallic clatter. Built-in mounting ears for easy installation. UL Listed for use above bathtubs and showers when connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit. Polymeric white grille mounts by torsion spring, no tools needed. Round 4" duct. 8" x 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" housing. UL Listed. HVI Certified. .
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thats a bathroom fan...it wont pull enough air for you...you need at least...at very very least 200 cfm airflow
 
2legit2quit

2legit2quit

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this will b my first indoor grow so i wanna do it rite. im a little concerned about the nouie so i might get a 270 cfm blower for $40. this operation is all about stealth ya know.
 
honkeytown

honkeytown

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2legit2quit said:
this will b my first indoor grow so i wanna do it rite. im a little concerned about the nouie so i might get a 270 cfm blower for $40. this operation is all about stealth ya know.
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blowers make noise like a loud bathroom fan on steroids...so...do what you can to eliminate the noise...a smaller fan like that will do just fine...just dont run like 50 feet of flex tubing
 
honkeytown

honkeytown

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2legit2quit said:
thanks man youve solved soo many problems
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no problem man...check out my getting perpetual journal too if you are having any problems...I am gonna be posting all kinds of info on my setup...I am cheap...but effective... you may find some useful info in there :mrgreen: glad I could help...and rep+ for taking the time to do it right.
 
2legit2quit

2legit2quit

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im growing in an attic with sooooooo much space but the air is hot and stuffy. but my setup is 8ft away from a large skylight. so im probly gonna use it for exhaust (carbon filter and hid lite heat). soon ill start a grow journal and post pics!
once again thanks for the help
 
honkeytown

honkeytown

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2legit2quit said:
im growing in an attic with sooooooo much space but the air is hot and stuffy. but my setup is 8ft away from a large skylight. so im probly gonna use it for exhaust (carbon filter and hid lite heat). soon ill start a grow journal and post pics!
once again thanks for the help
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I will be watching...I wish my attic wasnt 3000 degrees...I would do the same
 
outrunu

outrunu

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That extra lamp you described sounds like a halogen work light. If that is the case then .....noooooooo don't use it. That lamp you found will do every thing you need. The MH for veg and the HPS for flower....Grow it up and smoke it down.:joint::peace:
 
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