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stankybud
08-19-2006, 08:03 PM
i have a 600w hps hortilux bulb and was wondering how high should the light be off of my plants? thanks a bunch

slave2thagroov
08-19-2006, 08:21 PM
this is a good question, and one w/ many answers. i think it has a lot to do w/ your hood or reflector. it also has to do w/ the strain. some are heartier than others. i would start w/ them 20-24 in away, then see where you stand. i have air-cooled lights and i thought i would be able to get my girls very close to the light. wrong. anything closer than 18 in will start to slightly yellow(burn) my top. i use thousy's though. how cool is your room?? hope this helps.

highweedskunk20
08-19-2006, 10:17 PM
i keep mines at 10 inches away at all times because i have master the best heigth in myroom to keep it cool the hottoes my room gets with 2 1000 hps is 80 i love it and love ventilating everything its all on you my friend you stand under the ligth see how good you like it think for your plants