This is my first grow. I am growing 4 plants in 17qt containers with miracle grow soil. For the start of the vegatative phase, I am currently using a 200watt cfl, two 100watt cfls, and a 75watt flourescent 'grow light' tube purchased from walmart (piece of shit). I have purchased mylar to coat the walls of my 4.5' x 2.5' space located in my closet.

I realize my yield will be highly compromised by the lack of light in this space, so I plan to invest in a HPS ballast system when the flowering stage seems to be near. A friend of mine recently told me that using an HPS light in a small area in coherence with Mylar will burn the plants. I am skeptical of this, I believe a certain strenghth HPS light will work wonders in the 4.5 x 2.5' space with mylar.

My question is, what amount of wattage HPS ballast system will insure me a strong light source and won't inconjunction with the mylar - BURN MY PLANTS
jackforest Reviewed by jackforest on . Mylar + HPS This is my first grow. I am growing 4 plants in 17qt containers with miracle grow soil. For the start of the vegatative phase, I am currently using a 200watt cfl, two 100watt cfls, and a 75watt flourescent 'grow light' tube purchased from walmart (piece of shit). I have purchased mylar to coat the walls of my 4.5' x 2.5' space located in my closet. I realize my yield will be highly compromised by the lack of light in this space, so I plan to invest in a HPS ballast system when the flowering Rating: 5