What will this girl yield do you think ?

rmax

Well-Known Member
Im running a 400watt super hps at 440 watts through a digital ballast to get the extra 40 watts lol
Isn't the bulb tuned for the labeled wattage? Add more or less watts and won't the frequency in the filament change resulting in a light color change.
 

JoeBlow5823

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Isn't the bulb tuned for the labeled wattage? Add more or less watts and won't the frequency in the filament change resulting in a light color change.
overpowering HPS is typically a good thing. Reduces bulb life but better spectrum and way more energy coming out of them. Ultimately i plan to "overclock" my 1000w DE setup to 1100w for most of flowering.
 

Antman7

Member
Isn't the bulb tuned for the labeled wattage? Add more or less watts and won't the frequency in the filament change resulting in a light color change.
Not that im aware of my friend ive been doing this for a while changing bulbs inbetween sometimes running ruining the 600watt super hps as well..all depends on how much money i have for my bill lol..but the bulb life is shortened a few months when running it a bit higher..the plants love it..peace
 

Antman7

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overpowering HPS is typically a good thing. Reduces bulb life but better spectrum and way more energy coming out of them. Ultimately i plan to "overclock" my 1000w DE setup to 1100w for most of flowering.
Yes definetely what im finding friend..good idea you will have some fatties..im impressed with this girl for 440watts shes pumping lots of nice fatties starting 2 look good..got the swaying bud effect going on..strong branches so she is holding up good..slight bending but branches are thick and will not snap..just getting weighed down..there is no stress on her though she is performing well..im just worried about what i spoke about..i dont know if im just over worrying
 

Dizzlemynizzle420

Active Member
Yes definetely what im finding friend..good idea you will have some fatties..im impressed with this girl for 440watts shes pumping lots of nice fatties starting 2 look good..got the swaying bud effect going on..strong branches so she is holding up good..slight bending but branches are thick and will not snap..just getting weighed down..there is no stress on her though she is performing well..im just worried about what i spoke about..i dont know if im just over worrying
My last grow was under a 400, I switched to a 600 this time and I am very impressed. Careful with super mode, it’s been known to cause fires
 
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