Leeroy420 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Hey stonerz.so i built a cupboard 1.8x1.8x700 deep.wanted to know if a 400watt hm/hps would work in that space or should i do 2x400watts? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1.8*1.8 wide and 700 height? Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Pat999 said: 1.8*1.8 wide and 700 height? Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk I think 1.8 x 0.7 and 1.8 height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I think 1.8 x 0.7 and 1.8 heightTwo 400w lights. One to cover 90*70 and the other to cover the other sideSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy420 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Yeah it 1.8hx1.8wx700d.thanks guys.what lights are you guys running?Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I am running LED mixed with HPS and CMH lights. Quantum Boards have become quite popular aswell.Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have two 60w QBs from Growopz for veg and Gavita 6/750 for flowering. Contemplating adding another light for my third tent that's laying about, but we're not speaking of itSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Green Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'd vote for 2x 315w cmh fixtures 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Wish list lights. Scynce LED - Dragon SL 600w would be perfect for that space if you have a spare 20k looking for a new home.Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, SkunkPharm said: Wish list lights. Scynce LED - Dragon SL 600w would be perfect for that space if you have a spare 20k looking for a new home. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Try 27k last time I got pricing, but in all fairness you can build a much more powerful light than that DIY. Edited June 25, 2019 by greenkush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Try 27k last time I got pricing, but in all fairness you can build a much more powerful light than that DIY.It's true for that price you can buy a whole setup. What is your wish list light?Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, SkunkPharm said: It's true for that price you can buy a whole setup. What is your wish list light? Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk I don't have a wish list light, because nothing on the market really impresses me much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy420 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Yeah i dont have 20k lying around for a starter set up.does any one know whats in the hps ballast all? Is there something special inside? Or can a person use any hps setup.like they use to use on the street lights back in the day?Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Leaf Organics Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Not all HPS setups are created equally but all hps setups will work to grow plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEye Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Leeroy420 said: Yeah i dont have 20k lying around for a starter set up.does any one know whats in the hps ballast all? Is there something special inside? Or can a person use any hps setup.like they use to use on the street lights back in the day? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Transformer, capacitor and igniter. Thats the jist of a ballast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have 6x 288QB's, so total of 720+ true watts from the wall. How much is a HPS setup for interest sake? Can't you get LED's for a similar price? Like how much will 1x 400W HPS setup cost? I believe generally one would get better yields out of an LED light compared to an HPS light as well interms of grams per watt. I have had no interest in looking into any lighting other than LED's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy420 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 If i build my own ballast.it cost me between 800 and 900 with a bulb.a 400watt setup.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy420 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Transformer, capacitor and igniter. Thats the jist of a ballastSo then i can build my own 1?Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Yes, do a little research. Magnetic setup parts shouldn't cost too much.If you run into challenges let me know and I'll help where I can. I repaired a LOT of repurposed floodlights to grow with before the introduction of LED Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy420 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Yes, do a little research. Magnetic setup parts shouldn't cost too much.If you run into challenges let me know and I'll help where I can. I repaired a LOT of repurposed floodlights to grow with before the introduction of LED Sent from my CLT-L29 using TapatalkThanks man.iv got 2 of those 400w hps/mh spot lights that i want to use.dont want to pay alot for leds if im only starting now with the indoor.once i get the hang of the indoor system.then ill get leds.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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