250W Self-Contained?

[LuckyThief86]

So getting a 400w would probably be more than I really need. I'm only planning on growing two autoflowers at a time from now on, maybe three at most. So I went to the hydro store to see what I could get for the next grow, because this 24" 4 bulb T5 I got just isn't penetrating the canopy.

They had these 250W Switchable Sun System enclosed ballast mini-systems for $200, or $240 with an Agro Sun bulb. Would the 250W be enough for two plants, or should I go with the 400W? I'm growing a medical crop, and I want to produce top-quality medicine for myself.

Any advice would be appreciated.

LuckyThief86 Reviewed by LuckyThief86 on 06-05-2011. 250W Self-Contained? So getting a 400w would probably be more than I really need. I'm only planning on growing two autoflowers at a time from now on, maybe three at most. So I went to the hydro store to see what I could get for the next grow, because this 24" 4 bulb T5 I got just isn't penetrating the canopy. They had these 250W Switchable Sun System enclosed ballast mini-systems for $200, or $240 with an Agro Sun bulb. Would the 250W be enough for two plants, or should I go with the 400W? I'm growing a medical Rating: 5

[oldmac]

Hello LuckyThief86,

I'm only have experience with DJ Short's lowryder series of auto's, they don't get very tall.

A 250w HPS or even MH will do fine for a couple of autos. BTW, they seem to do best with abt 20hrs of light per day, but any thing from 18/6 to 24/0 works fine.

Hope this helps you,
OM

[CrackLemonade]

I recommend 4 under the 250 cause you will get a better square under the light. 250w is good for you otherwise, and 240$ is a decent deal, my 1k ballast cost 200$.