Indoor Is a 315w cmh good enough for a 4x4 tent?

[1Nonly]

Hi. I'm looking at getting a new light for my 4x4, 6' tall tent. I was wanting to get some quantum boards originally, but they are a bit more than I can afford at the moment.

So, I'm wondering if a 315w cmh would cover a 4x4 footprint, with the right reflector of course. I know hps is a good light as well, but I don't think I would be able to keep the heat under control without AC. Also I want to save money on my electric bill.

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[KonopCh]

A 315W CMH will cover a 3x3 ideally. But you can go with that, why not...

 

[wiltstone]

Hi. I'm looking at getting a new light for my 4x4, 6' tall tent. I was wanting to get some quantum boards originally, but they are a bit more than I can afford at the moment.

So, I'm wondering if a 315w cmh would cover a 4x4 footprint, with the right reflector of course. I know hps is a good light as well, but I don't think I would be able to keep the heat under control without AC. Also I want to save money on my electric bill.

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I use mine in an open grow and it's responsible for about a 21/2 by 3 foot area but in a tent with shorter plants you should be good its a quality light. Nice big compact buds. My light has the ballast attached but I think they sell ballast kits now; use your own reflector and save about 150US keeps your tent cooler with the remote ballast

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[Autoflower420]

Hi. I'm looking at getting a new light for my 4x4, 6' tall tent. I was wanting to get some quantum boards originally, but they are a bit more than I can afford at the moment.

So, I'm wondering if a 315w cmh would cover a 4x4 footprint, with the right reflector of course. I know hps is a good light as well, but I don't think I would be able to keep the heat under control without AC. Also I want to save money on my electric bill.

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I use a 30 pound cool tube keeps my temps at a perfect 28 with 2 600hps check them out best thing I've bought for my whole tent

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[AutoWonders]

Check out cob lights. They work well. No noise, low heat throw, low electrical draw, small and easily moved. www.cobshop.net is where I got my 3500K.

 

[1Nonly]

Check out cob lights. They work well. No noise, low heat throw, low electrical draw, small and easily moved. www.cobshop.net is where I got my 3500K.

How many would I need for a 4x4 tent?

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[1Nonly]

If I have to pay over $600 I would probably go with a couple of 260w quantum boards

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[AutoWonders]

How many would I need for a 4x4 tent?

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I'm in a 4x4 tent and use one cob per plant. I am growing 4 plants currently. I recently tested two cobs for three plants and that was fine, but I like the 1 to 1 best, though I have 6 cobs in total. I might test two cobs for one plant next run. I also have the reflectors, but didn't use for the test. Wanted more spread.

 

[1Nonly]

Ok. I normally grow 3 in there so maybe 4 cobs would be efficient? I've only done auto flowers, but I also want to try photos as well. I know it will take more light

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