What is the best 1000w light setup?

kstoco16

Member
This is my first grow and it's in a 5x5 tent. I'm considering a 1000w DE digital ballast, 1000w HPS bulb, and an air cooled enclosed reflector. Is this an efficient kit? What brands are recommended. I am willing to pay more for better products, within reason.

Any advice is appreciated.
 

Toohighmf

Well-Known Member
Any name brand 1000w digital ballast will work about the same. I like the solis tek and nanolux. nothing wrong with phantom or galaxy either, and hydrofarm or Sunlight Supply aren't going anywhere. As far as hoods go I like the Sunlight supply ACDE, as the venting through the hood is above the the reflective material to keep the bulb operating at optimal temperature. Gavita, Nanolux, Ushio all make great DE bulbs. There is no best. Just preference or marketing.
 

kstoco16

Member
i'd like to manage the heat more easily since i'll have a 1000w in a 5x5 so enclosed is probably the way to go
 
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