Well think basically i mean metal conducts heat therefor so will the chrome reflector and during veg if all you have is a hps then you need to have it really close to the plants, but with the reflector you cant do that because there would be a huge heat spike.
RastaKaze Reviewed by RastaKaze on . Rasta's Garden Ok, I've got everything set up. 400w hps w/batwing reflectors, Going to start my seedlings approx. 2.2 feet below the hood. I have an air conditioner to promote humidity, and a wall thermometer to maintain temp. With the air conditioner and lights on, temperatures average to about 79 Farenheit 2.2 feet under the hood w/ fan blowing. I will be germinating using the paper towel and saucer method, then transplanting to 2 liter bottles (basic soil medium, I won't give any nutes until after 15-20 Rating: 5