Indoor Just Plugged in the New HPS

[ashorama]

My new HPS system showed up today, and I've plugged it in. My plant is exactly 90 days from seed, and I'll be checking the trics today with a magnifying glass to check the status.

Is there anything I should be aware of with the new light system? Also, any guess if the new light will push the buds toward a little more growth if they're close to being ready for harvest?

Thanks, everyone. I'm still digging this place.

 

[Joe383]

Is the light vented? If so I have found about 16" as close as you want to get before you start to run in to problems. I tried my light about 12" a little while back and light bleached the top of my plant. Between 16-24" seams to be the sweet spot at least with my hood and grow space. I don't know if the extra light will help or not. If your only like 1 week away you probably wont notice but you might as well start growing under it now anyways.

 

[BRICH999]

What did you use before? Im in my first grow with hps and quite pleased with the growth im seeing

 

[Joe383]

Before the 600 I was using an 8 bulb high out put T5 that was 2x4 foot. It worked great for a few years but the HPS is way better. I have also used a 250 HPS/MH that I just gave away, I have a 250 CFL 2,700K for breeding projects now and I first started growing under 6, 26W CFL lamps on a power strip back in the day.

 

[budelee]

Congratulations @ashorama on the new lamp.only have a couple regular tips,,wipe any fingerprints/oils off to prevent cool spots and possible early failure....get a spare bulb or 2cause u never know when one will take a dump on ya...Peace !!! Edit: replaced obvious with regular( it sounded bad,but it wasn't supposed to)

 

[Joe383]

O ya don't touch the bulb. I put mine in using a clean dish towel. All I have is a 7,200K MH bulb if my HPS takes a dump. That reminds me I need an extra bulb. O ya if you run a magnetic ballast like me and want to run a MH bulb. You have to use a conversion bulb. I am sure you probably already know that but just incase you did not. Also I don't like my 7,200K MH just get a regular spectrum if you get one. I think mine is too far in the blue spectrum, generates a lot more heat than my HPS and my plants stretched a lot under the light. My HPS though is amazing!

 

[ashorama]

Thanks, everyone! The info is very much appreciated. This place is so nice and welcoming. I appreciate this forum more than I can express.