Quote Originally Posted by XroadsterX
i feel your pain on that electricity bill. I have a measly 250 watt MH light, and i have a small apt....and my bill jumped from 59 measly bucks to 118. I try not to use any other light in the house, but its almost impossible. I dont think there's a way to conserve energy when using these lamps.....unless you tap into someone else's electricity, but thats just looking to get busted. I wonder if the cfl's would use the same amount of energy...
CFL's are definately power (and money) savers and does just as good as MH's if you ask me.
orangeman Reviewed by orangeman on . questions about a 1000w hps hortilux I have a 3 questions and i hope some1 has answers 1st: I have a 1000 watt hps hortilux light what is a safe distance from top of plant? 2nd: how many plants can grow off of the 1000. im am currently grow 6 plants 2 large 4 seedlings. what size area can it light up? ex. 4x4 5x5 6x6 3rd energy conservation: my power bill jumped from a nice $100 a month to a killer $300 im doing the best i can but im trying to do better help running low on funds any1 know how to make a power bill Rating: 5