new 400 mh

scerv

Active Member
so goy my new hood and 400 wat hps/mh today...very nice but it actually doesnt hurt my eyes like my 12 28watt cfls...should i supplement with cfls...(4 plants) 9 square feet.. i noticed hps are 4100k..im sure ill be fine woth out right...any input appreciated
 

NLXSK1

Well-Known Member
so goy my new hood and 400 wat hps/mh today...very nice but it actually doesnt hurt my eyes like my 12 28watt cfls...should i supplement with cfls...(4 plants) 9 square feet.. i noticed hps are 4100k..im sure ill be fine woth out right...any input appreciated
Dont stare directly into either of them or you can cause permanent damage to your eyes.

The cfl's cant hurt as a suppliment.
 

scerv

Active Member
yeh im just pleased...it looks dimmer but my light meter says almost tripple at base of plant compared to cfls...why did i wait i was running 336 watts of cfl prob 400 with ac and fan, now at bout 450 but much better light penetration
 
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