HIonCANNABI420
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Hi All,
I was hoping to get some advice on a lighting setup. Let me start with some current details about my most recent harvest and what has prompted this question.
I recently harvested my first crop of 6 plants. While I'm more than ecstatic that I FINALLY completed my first harvest, I'm most interested in maximizing my grow space moving forward.
I have 2 - 4'x4' tents, one for Veg growth and one for Flowering.
I'm currently running a Virtual Sun 600w HPS air cooled reflector/hood in my Flowering tent. Upon bouncing some ideas off of some local fellow growers, I've been pointed in the direction of upgrading my lighting system for this tent. Please note that I grow organically, and this harvest began with plants that were on the smaller side when I began the flowering light cycle, approx. 18".
With that being said, ive been led to believe that I can "maximize" my particular grow space by running 2 - Hydrofarm Phantom 315, which according to these folks, will pull the same amount of electricity as my current set up, and produce 1200w of light.
Aside from that, I'd love to hear from a few folks as to what they think would be the best way for me to maximize my grow space in respects to lighting. I do currently have a ventilation system with air scrubber.
Also keep in mind that the current 600w HPS can/will be used as my new "Veg" light in the event I pull the trigger on a new lighting system for my flowering tent.
My only major concern: In the winter months, im struggling with maintaining a high enough temp (indoor, basement), and in the summer months, I struggle with too much heat.
Hopefully ive provided enough info to help you folks along. Any and ALL info will be greatly appreciated!
I was hoping to get some advice on a lighting setup. Let me start with some current details about my most recent harvest and what has prompted this question.
I recently harvested my first crop of 6 plants. While I'm more than ecstatic that I FINALLY completed my first harvest, I'm most interested in maximizing my grow space moving forward.
I have 2 - 4'x4' tents, one for Veg growth and one for Flowering.
I'm currently running a Virtual Sun 600w HPS air cooled reflector/hood in my Flowering tent. Upon bouncing some ideas off of some local fellow growers, I've been pointed in the direction of upgrading my lighting system for this tent. Please note that I grow organically, and this harvest began with plants that were on the smaller side when I began the flowering light cycle, approx. 18".
With that being said, ive been led to believe that I can "maximize" my particular grow space by running 2 - Hydrofarm Phantom 315, which according to these folks, will pull the same amount of electricity as my current set up, and produce 1200w of light.
Aside from that, I'd love to hear from a few folks as to what they think would be the best way for me to maximize my grow space in respects to lighting. I do currently have a ventilation system with air scrubber.
Also keep in mind that the current 600w HPS can/will be used as my new "Veg" light in the event I pull the trigger on a new lighting system for my flowering tent.
My only major concern: In the winter months, im struggling with maintaining a high enough temp (indoor, basement), and in the summer months, I struggle with too much heat.
Hopefully ive provided enough info to help you folks along. Any and ALL info will be greatly appreciated!
