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Which is better to go by when choosing lighting because I've seen info that conflicts. It seems if you go by Lumens, Wattage doesn't matter and vice versa. Thanks in advance. If im missing something let me know please.
With a Kill-A-Watt device. Plug it into the outlet. Plug whatever you want to measure power draw for into the device and turn it on.How do you test power draw from the wall?
Is it a voltage meter?There are cheap power meters on Amazon, but most decent light companies will advertise "Actual Power Draw" and have a dimmer built-in. Don't get thrown by terms like 1000w equivalent or HID replacement.
Gotcha! Now that will show me how much wattage say a 4000 watt light is in reality?Electricity Usage Monitor
That would fry my auto flowers.You want high avg ppfd. Like over 700 par avg over 3x3 at 16 inches. Usually comes with lights over 300W power draw from the wall.
You can use a device called a kill-o-watt meter. If you're in the USA, try Harbor Freight. I think I paid around $20.00 a couple years ago for mine. It will tell you your watts and your amps. It's handy to have.How do you test power draw from the wall?
Yes, I just saw that. Same thing, just a different brand. It's also a bit cheaper than the one I bought.Someone posted a link from Amazon.. Already in my basket! Thanks for explaining as I'm all new to this. I'm in Virginia and it just became legal to grow 4 plants for personal. Never thought I'd see the day! So this is my first go around. I've had a couple little kinks but with the help of the super nice people on this site, I think I'll get an actual crop. I've got the photo seeds so I have a ways to go. The seedlings went in dirt July 7th.
Guess they'll give m the answers I need. That's all that matters.Yes, I just saw that. Same thing, just a different brand. It's also a bit cheaper than the one I bought.
P.S. Pick the right strains and 4 plants can produce a lot! Michigan allows 12 plants per household under recreational rules. I usually run between 4 - 6 plants per cycle. It gives me way more than I can consume on my own. I share my extra with family.
I like that guy. Makes me feel like I'm back in college tho.Dr. Bruce Cannabis Myths
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Maybe, but he knows whats up. That's the 420-Doc right there.I like that guy. Makes me feel like I'm back in college tho.