What size lights?

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What size lights?

Postby Meegro » Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:22 pm

I've heard 30watt/sq ft - 50watt/sqft. Here is what my box looks like.
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I also need to figure out how to mount the lights.

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Postby jackel » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:44 pm

the 7x4 room i would suggest 2 1000watts and u can run a 400watt mh in the veg. if ur walls are wood, u can put hooks in the wall or studs. if u have to build a 2x4 structure up and over the top of ur garden.
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Postby Meegro » Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:11 pm

My walls are not wood. They are black vinyl. The frame is made of wood. That's why I'm trying to figure out the best way to hang the lights.
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Postby jackel » Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:37 pm

black isnt good for walls. u want white. black absorbs the light, white reflects it.
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Postby Meegro » Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:33 am

yes. i plan on putting up poly when as soon as I set up the box. So with the walls being vinyl, would having 2000 watts of heat in that room be too much?
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