Hps and led light coverage help!

[Zippy716]

Hi everyone





So I am a casual grower and I currently have a 4x4x7 tent. I am thinking about turning a room in my basement in a grow room to give me more space. The space will be approximately 4x10x8. A small portion of the space, approx 4x2x8 space will be my veg room separate from my flower room.





I currently have one 600w HPS and four 400w led lights. I plan on putting one led light in my veg area and the rest in my flower area. Would this be enough light for my coverage area?





Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[BigCube]

Depending on your LED. If they are true or equivalent wattage. A link to the led fixtures would be nice to be sure.

The formula for LED is 35w per sq ft.
So 4x4 = 16 x 35 = 560w
4x10 = 40 x 35 = 1400w

The formula for HID is 55w per sq ft.

So your 600w HID will cover 1/4 of a 4x10. Leaving 30 sq ft for the LEDs. That should take 1050w LED.

So if your LED fixtures are actually 400w you should have the perfect amount. (150w extra).

Again this depends on your LEDs. A link to your fixtures would be appreciated. A more definitive answer can be given.

 

[Zippy716]

Depending on your LED. If they are true or equivalent wattage. A link to the led fixtures would be nice to be sure.

The formula for LED is 35w per sq ft.
So 4x4 = 16 x 35 = 560w
4x10 = 40 x 35 = 1400w

The formula for HID is 55w per sq ft.

So your 600w HID will cover 1/4 of a 4x10. Leaving 30 sq ft for the LEDs. That should take 1050w LED.

So if your LED fixtures are actually 400w you should have the perfect amount. (150w extra).

Again this depends on your LEDs. A link to your fixtures would be appreciated. A more definitive answer can be given.

Depending on your LED. If they are true or equivalent wattage. A link to the led fixtures would be nice to be sure.

The formula for LED is 35w per sq ft.
So 4x4 = 16 x 35 = 560w
4x10 = 40 x 35 = 1400w

The formula for HID is 55w per sq ft.

So your 600w HID will cover 1/4 of a 4x10. Leaving 30 sq ft for the LEDs. That should take 1050w LED.

So if your LED fixtures are actually 400w you should have the perfect amount. (150w extra).

Again this depends on your LEDs. A link to your fixtures would be appreciated. A more definitive answer can be given.

hi big cube. Thanks for your reply. My LEDS are vipaspectra lights.
I’ve been doing some research and realized I only need light coverage for my canopy which will be approx 6x6. I attribute that to sleep deprivation today.

 

[BigCube]

hi big cube. Thanks for your reply. My LEDS are vipaspectra lights.
I’ve been doing some research and realized I only need light coverage for my canopy which will be approx 6x6. I attribute that to sleep deprivation today.

You may still be alright. I couldn't find any 400w vipaspectra lights. But I did find a 450w..

Bad news is, it looks like your LEDs are rated on the bogus (replaces x) wattage. The 450w only draws 200w. Meaning your 400w most likely draws less than 200w.

In a 6x6 after using your 600w HPS you will need about 900 to 1000w of led to cover the rest. Being as your are likely less than 200w each, you will be 300 to 500w short. Depending on the actual draw of your LEDs.

 

[visajoe1]

hi big cube. Thanks for your reply. My LEDS are vipaspectra lights.
I’ve been doing some research and realized I only need light coverage for my canopy which will be approx 6x6. I attribute that to sleep deprivation today.

send a link or pic of your vipar's. if you have the QB's you're looking good, if you have the blurples you'll be underpowered.

 

[PipeCarver]

You may still be alright. I couldn't find any 400w vipaspectra lights. But I did find a 450w..

Bad news is, it looks like your LEDs are rated on the bogus (replaces x) wattage. The 450w only draws 200w. Meaning your 400w most likely draws less than 200w.

In a 6x6 after using your 600w HPS you will need about 900 to 1000w of led to cover the rest. Being as your are likely less than 200w each, you will be 300 to 500w short. Depending on the actual draw of your LEDs.

I have a 1000w in a 5x5 sq room and that about it covers . Any more space and I believe I'd need more light.