Bedroom light question

[orstalk]

Would you all recommend 2 1000w hps
or 3 600w hps
for a bedroom converted into a grow room, approximately 10x10

?

 

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

I would go with the 3 600 watters.

 

[Hick]

600 watt = 80,000 L....X3 = 240,000 L
10 x10=100 sq.ft......2,400 L. p/sq/ft. ..or about half of what is recommended.

 

[orstalk]

600 watt = 80,000 L....X3 = 240,000 L
10 x10=100 sq.ft......2,400 L. p/sq/ft. ..or about half of what is recommended.

Thank you for this...I can see how the math works now.

I probably won't be using the entire space, but if I was, what would you all suggest for lighting?

 

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

Well if Hicks math is right and i'm sure it is your gonna need another 2 or 3 600 watters to cover your 10 x 10 space. That would put you at or around 5,000 lumens per square foot. :hubba:

 

[orstalk]

How many plants can be grown under conditions like this?
Say, 5 gallon pots.

 

[newbudz420]

if just growing straight up withot training : all natural I would leave about six inches between the pots. that should be enough room

 

[massproducer]

to light an aera that is 100sq feet, you are going to need close to 5000 watts. I like to use the formula of 50 watts / sq ft. A 1000 watt hps will cover at most a 4 x 4 foot area.

 

[Hick]

..hee hee mass'', I used to 'always' quote "watts p/sq. ft." as a "rule of thumb", untill someone informed me that it wasn't the proper method of estimating light for plants. ..

 

[massproducer]

lol, yeah I find that it works the best for me anyways

 

[NorCalHal]

I use 4000w in a 10 x 10 room.

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

lol, yeah I find that it works the best for me anyways

LOL--I just find the math easier.

 

[JBonez]

So, would a 600w hps or mh be ok for a grow room that is sealed off, 4'x4'x7', my 1000w is covering a 4x4' tray right now, but i think the light could be distributed over a larger surface.

 

[massproducer]

No, IMO, a 4 x 4 needs a 1000

 

[JBonez]

No, IMO, a 4 x 4 needs a 1000

the more the better! just built my flowering room, just gotta get the ventilation figured out before the trial run.

 

[Tater]

IMO don't plant the entire 10X10 room. If thats your ultimate goal work up to it. Trust me you will want to make plenty of changes to your setup along the way getting a little better each time. Why not plant a 4X4 area and throw 2 600watters on it. If you are on your game you could be pulling 500-700 gram if not more. Besides if you plant the entire 10X10 room how do you do anything in there lol.

 

[NorCalHal]

Besides if you plant the entire 10X10 room how do you do anything in there lol.

Very carefully and with your gut sucked in.

 

[TheEnhancementSmoker]

10x10 sounds like "work" instead of "fun hobby" to me.

 

[orstalk]

you guys are all very right, I'm just trying to plan it all out, thanks a lot.