I tell people they'll need somewhere between 55-60% of the watts to achieve similar yields as they're used to from HPS.
So I should look to get 600 to 700 watts to replace two 600 watt hps/mh. Lights?
Maybe 750W if you like pushing them hard.
Why does running temps in the mid 80s benefit with led?
HID lighting puts out a lot of infrared light which is not seen but felt as heat. Much of the reason LED lighting is more efficient is due to the fact that they emit very little infrared light, so to help the plants transpire water and draw up nutrients it's helpful to run the space warmer. This saves even more on cooling costs since the space doesn't need to be chilled as much for best results.
Keeping temps up in cool months is an overlooked part of growing with leds. I now duct air from floor vent into tent. Leave it the same now with A/C in the summer. Drainage is also in need of an increase with leds in whatever form. Cold roots cause all sorts of troubles and cold wet roots are horrid.
Cold wet roots are great in deep water culture!
Hahahaha, it may not show in that picture, but I can see the uncontrollable smile on your face, cuz you is luvin it, LOL.
Naaaa even I know it's overboard
If you do and u notice something either positive or negative please come back and let me know here or in the reduced hours thread I just started.
Nah. You just need more growing space.
Hahaha
