Indy

Ok so I decided to rig up two smaller flowering chambers instead of just one large one. The area is 3ft. by 4ft. Should I use a 430W son argo or a 600W HPS in this area, is the yield and speed of growing going to be that much different? You see what I am really worried about is that two 600W flowering chambers would eat up way to much power and get me busted. How noticable is that amount of power consumption? Sorry for all the stupid questions, I just want to biuld the best setup I can! Thanks a ton in advance.

-Indy

Observer

The 600 watt would be great for flowering, and the best to use. That would provide 50 watts per square foot. It would cost around a dollar and a half a day to run for 24 hours, of course this depends on your electricity rates. You don't have to worry about the infrared heat seeking choppers, though. Not unless you got more than a couple thousand watts going.

Peace, Observer

[This message has been edited by Observer (edited March 30, 2000).]

Indy

Hey, Thanks Observer. Do you know how closely they monitor your power comsumption these days? I am not so sure, i know my dad used to run well over 2000W worth of lights without any troubles, but now a days im not so sure. I usually grow outdoors and so I am kinda sketchy about bringing it inside. Thanks alot guys. Peace.

Indy

Observer

You shouldn't have any trouble if you keep it under a thousand watts, but that's probably on the safe side even. I would probably go with two thousand if I needed the light, but that's about it.

Peace, Observer

squanto

hey, Indy
you an Indiana grower (the name). I am. The you need at least 35-40 Watts per square foot, if yo ucan go with 50watts per square foot, that is even better. You should get some incredible yields. Good Luck.

Squanto

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Night Shadow

This thread is over 2 years old, and was made by a guest, so they probably aren't around to listen to your advice. If they are around, they should have found the answer by now.

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