JoetheChro
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I think it's called the inverse square law. It's a good thing to read up on, will explain and open up other topics on how and why light works in relation to plants
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Not really wanting to spend $500-$1000 on a sunsystem. The $400 is already over budget by $100 for everything else I have to get as well.
I understand but the one you posted up for $389 is really not much of a good deal though. I mean if you're going to spend anywhere near $400, then you should definitely look at some other options because those ones are just over-priced versions of the same stuff you can find on eBay for $100-$200 less.
The only thing missing from that is a E39 base (big edison screw type) reflector/hood. I've found them as low as $50-$60 for a full cooled hood setup, and even less for a simple batwing reflector, so final cost would be anywhere from $220-$250 for a full setup with lamp.
There's also some Grower'sChoice models available for about $270 that have great ratings. They come with their own lamp, but you can replace it with the Phillips down the line.
Any chance they have the same prices on amazon? I don’t do ebay. Amazon is my go to place.
Yep, that's Amazon actually, I just can't link you to a non-sponsor site. That's the kit I'm saving up for so of course I would personally advocate for it, but honestly having looked into CMH lighting for a few months now, I have a big problem with 90% of the $300 range options I've seen. Most of them are just the same cheap ballasts and reflectors bought wholesale and branded by one company. It's just a really new a fledgling market and I think a lot of people are being taken advantage of, and others are seeing it as impossible to get into because of the inflated prices.
But yeah I just didn't want you to think it was totally inaccessible if you wanted to go the CMH route. It's not necessarily "the way" to go, especially if you consider the cost of the lamps. I mean they say a 20,000 hour lifespan, but typically you're not going to want to run it until it dies anyway since the performance will have dwindled over that time. That's why HPS users advocate changing the lamp out after at most 2 flowering cycles, so that way you have a fresh 100% output from the lamp. It's actually very affordable to do that with HPS lamps, but with $80 CMH lamps that could get costly.
That's the kit I would go with. My main desire for it is that I can't even run a 600 W setup because I have crappy old wiring, so I want to be able to get more light output on a limited electrical overhead. If you don't have those kind of restrictions. the other practical factors of MH/HPS might be more desirable to you.
Yep, that's Amazon actually, I just can't link you to a non-sponsor site. That's the kit I'm saving up for so of course I would personally advocate for it, but honestly having looked into CMH lighting for a few months now, I have a big problem with 90% of the $300 range options I've seen. Most of them are just the same cheap ballasts and reflectors bought wholesale and branded by one company. It's just a really new a fledgling market and I think a lot of people are being taken advantage of, and others are seeing it as impossible to get into because of the inflated prices.
But yeah I just didn't want you to think it was totally inaccessible if you wanted to go the CMH route. It's not necessarily "the way" to go, especially if you consider the cost of the lamps. I mean they say a 20,000 hour lifespan, but typically you're not going to want to run it until it dies anyway since the performance will have dwindled over that time. That's why HPS users advocate changing the lamp out after at most 2 flowering cycles, so that way you have a fresh 100% output from the lamp. It's actually very affordable to do that with HPS lamps, but with $80 CMH lamps that could get costly.
That's the kit I would go with. My main desire for it is that I can't even run a 600 W setup because I have crappy old wiring, so I want to be able to get more light output on a limited electrical overhead. If you don't have those kind of restrictions. the other practical factors of MH/HPS might be more desirable to you.
Are there any with the 630w cmh without the reflector hood? I don’t want to buy 2 315w because I’d be in the same boat as having to spend $500 and I don’t really have room for 2 lights, but instead just need 1 630w
I couldn't tell you because I never looked into the 630s. I'm limited by my electrical overhead so can't run anything more than 400, that's why I was looking into the 315s. Your best bet would be to check out that Grower's House website that sells that kit through Amazon.
I couldn't tell you because I never looked into the 630s. I'm limited by my electrical overhead so can't run anything more than 400, that's why I was looking into the 315s. Your best bet would be to check out that Grower's House website that sells that kit through Amazon.
If you're in a modern home it's not very likely that any of these will trip a breaker. I live in an apartment that was converted from a hotel that was built in the 1970s, so I have like 30 amps to work with. You probably have a 200 amp service box. My place is so old it doesn't even have breakers, it uses fuses
Should be fine.New member and glad to be here.
Can I put my VIPARSPECTRA 1200W grow light in a 4x4 grow tent or is that size tent too small?
Should be fine.
Is the Gorilla 4x4 ($403 model) a real good tent?
Is the Gorilla 4x4 ($403 model) a real good tent?
Is the Gorilla 4x4 ($403 model) a real good tent?
Honestly vivosun has a 4x4 tent for around $100 and a few people I know use it. It's great quality and saves you $300
I guess if you wanna pay $300 for the Gorilla logo. But you can find pretty sturdy tents of equal quality for $100 or less.
BudJaMon,
Well, that would be about 150 amps so I'm not too surprised especially if you run much other electronics that could add up to 50 amps. Amps equal wattage divided by voltage, so 3,000 w / 120v = 150 amps.
I'm gonna say you probably still have more than enough to not be too worried about it, but it doesn't seem like trying to save some electricity would hurt in your case. Especially because you might end up having to run some other appliances like air conditioners, space heaters, etc. to keep your environment in check.