Too many lights, too little room (opinions needed) - Growroom Designs & Equipment - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

MrRobbyRob · 12-08-2017, 04:02 PM

So I moved into a new house, which I have space to construct about an 8x8 grow room (veg and flower). I have accumulated a variety of lights through the years, and I will have a limit on power draw of about 20 amps (120 line). Looking for recommendations on sizes of veg and flower room, as well as which lights to use where.
Currently I have 2x315w LEC, 1- 6 bulb quantum badboy T5, I have a Lumigrow 650, and an Area 51 unit, (150 watts, white and red, can't remember the model) I also have a few others I don't use much, I have an old CMH with a mag ballast, as well as a 400 HPS unit and a 8-bulb Sunblaze VHO T5. The latter units probably will not see action.
Anyone have opinions on what should be veg light/flower light? What would you do for veg space/flower space? I do like to veg my plants a bit, no SOG for me... Opinions appreciated!

Pinball Wizard · 12-08-2017, 06:31 PM

I have good luck with HO T5 light for the first 3 weeks and then switch to 400watt retro CMH.

The 400 really boosts any runt seedlings.

amanda88 · 12-08-2017, 07:45 PM

T5's for veg

hps etc for bud

but you do have a nice light to hold a mother in veg

KONY · 12-15-2017, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinball Wizard

I have good luck with HO T5 light for the first 3 weeks and then switch to 400watt retro CMH.

The 400 really boosts any runt seedlings.

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I thought they stopped making these bulbs?

Pinball Wizard · 12-16-2017, 12:50 AM

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I thought they stopped making these bulbs?

They did stop making them. I bought several before the end. I got two left...pity.

12-08-2017, 04:02 PM	#1
MrRobbyRob Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	Too many lights, too little room (opinions needed) So I moved into a new house, which I have space to construct about an 8x8 grow room (veg and flower). I have accumulated a variety of lights through the years, and I will have a limit on power draw of about 20 amps (120 line). Looking for recommendations on sizes of veg and flower room, as well as which lights to use where. Currently I have 2x315w LEC, 1- 6 bulb quantum badboy T5, I have a Lumigrow 650, and an Area 51 unit, (150 watts, white and red, can't remember the model) I also have a few others I don't use much, I have an old CMH with a mag ballast, as well as a 400 HPS unit and a 8-bulb Sunblaze VHO T5. The latter units probably will not see action. Anyone have opinions on what should be veg light/flower light? What would you do for veg space/flower space? I do like to veg my plants a bit, no SOG for me... Opinions appreciated!
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12-08-2017, 06:31 PM	#2
Pinball Wizard Si non oscillas, noli tintinnare Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hooterville Posts: 2,933	I have good luck with HO T5 light for the first 3 weeks and then switch to 400watt retro CMH. The 400 really boosts any runt seedlings. __________________ "we have met the enemy and he is us"-Pogo
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12-08-2017, 07:45 PM	#3
amanda88 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: uk Posts: 719	T5's for veg hps etc for bud but you do have a nice light to hold a mother in veg __________________ Omnes hortulani melius quam alia hortulani all gardeners know better than other gardeners
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