How far should my HPS light be from my plants?
between 5 and 8 feet
HPS lights should not be placed inches from the plants, as you would place fluorescent lights; you should set HPS lamps higher, generally between 5 and 8 feet from the plants. Whether you have a reflector with your HPS light makes a difference for how close you can keep it from the plants.
Can I veg with a HPS?
In response to the general question, can you use an HPS bulb for veg, the answer is yes. Basically you can use just about any light out there for any stage of growth, the real question is how well do each bulb work for veg.
Is a 250W HPS the best grow light for You?
A lot of cannabis growers think they need big grow lights to get the yields they’re looking for, and for some growers that may be true! But for growers looking for about an ounce a month, a 250W HPS may be the best grow light available.
How hot does a 250 watt HPS get in a room?
If venting into a closet, a 250W HPS could raise the temperature by 5°F (3°C) degrees or more. In a regular size room it has less of an effect and may only raise the temperature of the room by a few degrees. I have my grow tent in my bedroom and a window fan keep temps cool enough to almost completely mitigate the heat created by the HPS.
What is the lifespan of a 250 watt HPS bulb?
Life expectancy is 24,000 hours. 22 CRI. The 250 watt HPS bulb is a very popular bulb used by the indoor hobbyist grower today. The 250 watt HPS is more efficient in producing light than its Metal Halide counterpart and also features very little lumen loss over it’s lifetime compared to Metal Halide bulbs.
What are the advantages of HPS grow lights?
Bigger Yields for the Same Electricity – For the same amount of wattage, an HPS grow light gets (on average) 10-20% higher yields than LEDs, and 25-50% higher yields than CFLs or T5s Longer & Denser Buds – Buds grown under HPS are usually longer and often more dense than buds from other types of grow lights
