Two 600w over 3x3 flood n drain table???

[gotpurp]

right now i have a 600w over a 3x3 table with 13 plants on it. if i put another 600w above the same table how much would the yield increase???

 

[eLiguL]

right now i have a 600w over a 3x3 table with 13 plants on it. if i put another 600w above the same table how much would the yield increase???

It will increase 6.244465476592695482374 times, im sorry I couldnt resist.

The question youre asking is a lot like asking how sweet an apple is. Its hard to answer because you have no set criteria or background information.

From the information you provided I can help a little bit.

3x3 = 9sq/ft
9 / 600w = 66.7 watts/sqft

That is an ample amount of watts per square foot. I doubt this would be an area to look for improvement in your grow.

 

[gotpurp]

allow me to rephrase the question... would putting two 600's over a 3x3 table increase the yield?

 

[killedkilleryo]

isnt the rule of thumb 50 watts per square foot.a 600 on a 3x3 = 66 watts per square foot thats probably plenty.

 

[dongle69]

allow me to rephrase the question... would putting two 600's over a 3x3 table increase the yield?

Yes, it will increase the yield.
Will the extra yield make up for the power consumption of the extra 600?
Probably.

 

[eLiguL]

isnt the rule of thumb 50 watts per square foot.a 600 on a 3x3 = 66 watts per square foot thats probably plenty.

You can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.

 

[Chomas]

I'm no pro, but it seems like 2 tables would get you a better yield than what you are proposing. If you mylared up the sides of your setup, and used 2 tables that would use your lumens that much more efficiently with two 600w lights.

 

[Groucho]

13plants on a3x3 sounds like scrog of some sort, training one way or another so with the dual 600s training the plants outward of the 3x3 (say a foot or so on each side. making the light footprint 3x5)to use the light will def. increase yield.Id go with a second table if thats an option though.

 

[Pseudo]

I-run-2-on-a-3x6,couldnt-imagine-4-in-there,3maybe

 

[samba]

yeap, I'd say 2x3'3' would do better,but if you don't have the space and can cool 2x600W@3'3 you would get a better yield than with just one, but you would probably not double your yield

 

[DEDHEDFRED]

You cannot expect to increase yield by increasing watts per sq. ft........

I`ve never run over 34 watts per sq.ft. in over a decade and I`ve pulled over 1 gpw every run due to environmental control instead of blastin their ass with light they can`t use..........

About 6 months ago I started using a vertical system with lil over 50 watts per sq. ft. and after 4 runs I can honestly say my nugs were more dense but yield did not increase due to increased wattage............My yields went up due to increased plant numbers.........What`s that tell you folks ?..........

Learn your strains and exploit them for as much as you can get out of em with what you haveta work with.......That`s how your yields will increase by knowing how much you can hack , trim , and shape your plants for maximum lumen and air penetration after the stretch is over and swellage takes over till choptime.......

Ya`ll take care......DHF........ ...........

 

[Dr. Bloom]

Good advice DedHed. If you're going to do it, do it smart.

 

[RottenDawg]

You cannot expect to increase yield by increasing watts per sq. ft........

I second this statement. More light of the same intensity. Minor improvement in yield at best. If 'ya do I would recommend one HPS and one MH. That would help in the spectrum area. Peace...........RD