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[MoonDude]

View attachment 549104 I am including this pic as a general info type thing just to give an idea of what the mfg might recommend,they are a bit generous by saying a 600 will cover a 6.5x6.5, it's more like 4x4 ,this is what I use and can cover 5.5x5.5 at 16-20 inches above the tops,so 1000 is more than enough for your space as long as you are not having heat issues the more watts /lumens the better..here is a tip I do and recommend,if you have a small temp gauge,hang it from the light housing on a string,at flower height,and this will give the most accurate temp of what the flower tops are at for temp,at floor level the temp will be lower,and top of tent will be higher,most important is flower top temps,,on the RH ,if you are in a humid area/location you will be fighting the humidity the whole way thru and have no choice but to run a dehumidifier,some ideas can help a little ,like bowls of rice or rice in pantyhose socks hanging,cardboard strips hanging,or desiccant bags,these prolly won't be that effective and would need to be changed occasionally ,in Co we have the opposite so increasing RH is necessary in veg.Hope this helps a little,..btw,your plants are looking and seem to be growing great!!! Peace

I would like to know how the LUX of the 600W on the floor when the ballast is at a height that covers 4x4 and what height is the strongest LUX for the 1000W when covering the entire floor of a 4x4?

 

[budelee]

if i am understanding you right,you are looking for the "sweet spot" of the lamp/light spread at 4x4 ??

 

[MoonDude]

if i am understanding you right,you are looking for the "sweet spot" of the lamp/light spread at 4x4 ??

That would be a real easy way of putting it.....

I just had to raise the lamp 4"....AGAIN. Today's lamp raise is after the photos that are being posted shortly.

 

[MoonDude]

04/03/16
Green-o-Matic is freaking flowering!!!!

Photos from yesterday are old, in the world of Autos.

The following are from this morning.

Exactly one month old:
FastBuds Sixshooter #1 (Lost tap root at initial transfer to pot) (Had 1-quart of soil dumped on from 4' up at early veg) (Had minor lamp stress at early veg.; tallest plant)
FastBuds Sixshooter #2 (Had minor lamp stress at early veg.; tallest plant)
Pyramid Seeds - Tutankhamon
Seeds of Life - Big Low
GreenHouse - Green-o-Matic (seriously deformed at birth)

 

[Weldit]

Looks great man.

 

[LeafTucker]

I would like to know how the LUX of the 600W on the floor when the ballast is at a height that covers 4x4 and what height is the strongest LUX for the 1000W when covering the entire floor of a 4x4?

I suggest getting one of these, or something better if you afford it.
I have one similar and it's amazing to see where the light is actually brightest; I have found with HPS bulbs it usually shines brighter on one side....?
See link for LUX light meter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Display1-20...cd-/171187049100?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Peace, beware if you do buy one as you will be constantly tweaking light position/height...

 

[MoonDude]

I suggest getting one of these, or something better if you afford it.
I have one similar and it's amazing to see where the light is actually brightest; I have found with HPS bulbs it usually shines brighter on one side....?
See link for LUX light meter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Display1-20...cd-/171187049100?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Peace, beware if you do buy one as you will be constantly tweaking light position/height...

I freaking love it!!!!!! On my way to Amazon...............

 

[MoonDude]

I suggest getting one of these, or something better if you afford it.
I have one similar and it's amazing to see where the light is actually brightest; I have found with HPS bulbs it usually shines brighter on one side....?
See link for LUX light meter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Display1-20...cd-/171187049100?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Peace, beware if you do buy one as you will be constantly tweaking light position/height...

I got my LUX meter and went to work tonight. This tool is a must have!!!!!

 

[MoonDude]

04/15/16

Purchased LUX meter. Result; I raised my hood to the top of my tent. Found a couple soft spots for tall gals. It worked out great.

I used various garden pot boosters to bring others to optimal LUX.

There are a few very soft spots, but I am dropping 40W CFLs on them.

 

[LeafTucker]

04/15/16

Purchased LUX meter. Result; I raised my hood to the top of my tent. Found a couple soft spots for tall gals. It worked out great.

I used various garden pot boosters to bring others to optimal LUX.

There are a few very soft spots, but I am dropping 40W CFLs on them.

I also use pot boosters (or whatever is the right height), nearer end of grow, move them around and get a pretty even canopy with no stress to auto. Win, win.