My setup

[amstron]

What do you think of my new grow setup, it's a 250 watt Hps with a 60 watt fluorescent side light, I've got a fan blowing through the setup. Any suggestions on improvement. I gave the plants a bit too much water after transplanting but this photo was taken a few days ago and the leaves aren't curled as much. The plants are 40 daysold

amstron Reviewed by amstron on 11-13-2005. My setup What do you think of my new grow setup, it's a 250 watt Hps with a 60 watt fluorescent side light, I've got a fan blowing through the setup. Any suggestions on improvement. I gave the plants a bit too much water after transplanting but this photo was taken a few days ago and the leaves aren't curled as much. The plants are 40 daysold Rating: 5

[elcheapo]

Congratulations. Seems to be going well.
I'm going on observations more so than experience but I would suggest the following.
1. For the size of plants it looks like you are growing, a 250w HPS may not be enough.
2. The pots seem large for the available lighting.
3. You should probably build a wooden frame/box around the setup and coat the whole thing with mylar. Seems to be a fair bit of light loss going on.
4. Move the electrical equipment and wiring up off the floor. Even if its only 10cms.

[amstron]

thanks, I'll add more mylar sheeting. I'll also get another 60 watt light so I have a total of 370 watts, that should be enough. Ballast is raised, but i will also raise wiring. 250 watt is meant to cover 4 sqft. I have gone slightly over that but am getting more light so, No worrys