Light Question

[tortuga1503]

Hey Farmers I just bought 2 1000 watt digital quantums. I`m running 4 600 watters over a 6x8 grow area. I have a 4x8 tray but 2 feet of it I`m not using because I only have 600`s until today. My question is: I just started my 7th week of bloom a couple of days ago. Should I just finish the run with my 6`s and keep the bulbs brand new or should I drop the 1k`s tonight and If I do drop them will it help my yield? please gimmie your opinion. Needless to say I`m stoked to running the 1k digi`s hopefully I can get 4 xxxl magnums before the next start.

 

[Green Supreme]

Yes use the 1000's as more is better, but only if you can install them without getting sawdust etc. on your nugs. Peace GS

 

[m3mikec]

Agree with GS, are you going to use dual arcs with the 1000's? Cheers m3

 

[tortuga1503]

No not yet. I just got a couple of sunmasters. Are the dual arc bulbs better? I veg under t5`s. Im sorry I really don`t know shit about them. Should I get them when I change my bulbs and how often should I swap out a 1000 watt hps?

 

[tortuga1503]

GS I just have to swap out the ballast and bulbs so pretty easy If I didn

 

[tortuga1503]

n`t loan it out last week.

 

[Green Supreme]

More is more. Good luck. Peace GS

 

[Mr.Detroit]

Make sure you drop those 1000w quantum's on a 240v circuit with a clip fan blowing over them or your gonna be crying later... my grow shop guy hates me now I have already had to bring 3 of them back... Final conclusion was that 120v they get way to hot cuz they are pulling 9 amps as opposed to the 4 amps they pull on 240v. Also remember there is a fuse right at the power cord socket on the ballast you gotta pop the little tab to get them out... they come with a spare just incase you need to use them if your ballast ever frys one that way you don't have to go all night without a light. And if your cooling fans on the ballast ever go out the clip on should do just make sure you do a daily check. If you ever hear something that sounds like a jet starting up screaming from your basement just know its the cooling fans going out on your $400 quantum ballast made in china.

 

[Seamaiden]

Good points, Mr. D, in fact, I can't imagine running a single thouie on 120, 240 only. It's what we rigged for my 600Wrs.

I have a Quantum digi and, lemme tell ya, the thing is built like a tank and can take quite a drop, never misses a beat.

 

[launchpad]

Take steps and take care

I totally agree w/ Mr D regarding the 240. It is very helpful to do all the basic wiring correct upfront. The 1ks will be much better, ensure you have some good ventilation and air flow!

 

[tortuga1503]

Thanks everyone Ya I dropped them and yes 240 is the way to go. I`ve been running my 600`s on 240 through a M.L.C. The plants responded right away to the 1k`s or maybe its the MOAB. Foxtails everywhere hmm.