noob lighting question

[chriselmo]

theres alot of great info on this site but i just need the best advise quick

i built a grow cabinet 5ft wide x 2 1/2ft. 7ft tall .its a exact copy of someones grow closet on here.

i wanted to grow 6 to 8 plants in soil. basic bud.

which lighting is best for my set up?
and if you know of a kit please send me the link

i was thinking a good 600watt hps light

thanks!

chriselmo Reviewed by chriselmo on 02-07-2010. noob lighting question theres alot of great info on this site but i just need the best advise quick i built a grow cabinet 5ft wide x 2 1/2ft. 7ft tall .its a exact copy of someones grow closet on here. i wanted to grow 6 to 8 plants in soil. basic bud. which lighting is best for my set up? and if you know of a kit please send me the link i was thinking a good 600watt hps light Rating: 5

[Dutch Pimp]

A 600 watt HID light in a cabinet, only 7 ft tall?...would require SERIOUS ventilation, to keep the temps under 85 degrees.

You would need a cool tube...IMO

I would choose a 250 watt HPS/MH switchable light and go for 3-4 flowering females....max. Even a 400 watt light...is pushing the envelope.

Good Luck..:thumbsup:

[chriselmo]

A 600 watt HID light in a cabinet, only 7 ft tall?...would require SERIOUS ventilation, to keep the temps under 85 degrees.

You would need a cool tube...IMO

I would choose a 250 watt HPS/MH switchable light and go for 3-4 flowering females....max. Even a 400 watt light...is pushing the envelope.

Good Luck..:thumbsup:

im going to have 1 or 2 intake and 4 exhuast fans and im also going to run a cool tube. do you think this will reduce the heat?

the cabinet has alot of space. could fit 8 plants in 2 litter pots but i was thinking of 6 first to try it out give the plant some space to breath

[jakester]

Go with a 400 hps max. If you need more light...chuckle...then add CFLs around the bottom or something.

[chriselmo]

Go with a 400 hps max. If you need more light...chuckle...then add CFLs around the bottom or something.

can a 400watt light cover 6 to 8 plants?

[chriselmo]

can a 400watt light cover 6 to 8 plants?

?????

[Faddenator]

can a 400watt light cover 6 to 8 plants?

Yes, You'll do fine with a 400W.

Just get some flat white paint up, or space blankets, or whatever for reflectivity.

[chriselmo]

Yes, You'll do fine with a 400W.

Just get some flat white paint up, or space blankets, or whatever for reflectivity.

thanks

i want to plant seeds that will give me a big yield and are good for indoor grows.

any advice?

[chriselmo]

theres alot of great info on this site but i just need the best advise quick

i built a grow cabinet 5ft wide x 2 1/2ft. 7ft tall .its a exact copy of someones grow closet on here.

i wanted to grow 6 to 8 plants in soil. basic bud.

which lighting is best for my set up?
and if you know of a kit please send me the link

i was thinking a good 600watt hps light

thanks!

*UPDATE* im going with a 400watt light and some cfl lights if i think i need is


2)a other question i have it

i want to plant seeds that will give me a big yield and are good for indoor grows.

any advice?

[krisk1227]

Go to the attitude seed bank, they will have somthing there for you...