Mars Ts1000 vs 250w hps

[Greenthumbgary86]

Hi all, I usually grow autos under my Mars ts1000 in a 3x3x6ft and have decided to try a photoperiod now. Will a single ts1000 be enough? Or will a 250w hps be better for canopy penetration and overall yield? Also with the Mars my temps during lights on is a little low sitting at around 22/23°c

 

[BigCube]

Led u want 35w (actual watts not advertised watts) per square foot.

HID you want 50.

3x3=9x35=315 you want around 315 actual watts for led. Or around 450w for HPS.

I run 2 vivosun 3x3x6 tents with LED.
I wouldn't want HID bulbs in a tent. The fixture and distance from the canopy would eat up 3ft of your 6. Not to mention the heat and extra power, and bulb changes every 6 or 8 months.

I suggest looking at a 240w kingbrite quantum board. I rock a single 240w in my 3x3's, because of the added efficiency of samsung lm301s and a couple supplemental red leds, it performs like a champ.

 

[Greenthumbgary86]

Thanks for all the info, I'll have al

Led u want 35w (actual watts not advertised watts) per square foot.

HID you want 50.

3x3=9x35=315 you want around 315 actual watts for led. Or around 450w for HPS.

I run 2 vivosun 3x3x6 tents with LED.
I wouldn't want HID bulbs in a tent. The fixture and distance from the canopy would eat up 3ft of your 6. Not to mention the heat and extra power, and bulb changes every 6 or 8 months.

I suggest looking at a 240w kingbrite quantum board. I rock a single 240w in my 3x3's, because of the added efficiency of samsung lm301s and a couple supplemental red leds, it performs like a champ.

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thanks for all the info, I will look at the lights now. P.s your plants look beautiful

 

[HashSlingingSlasher]

It'll veg just fine but not enough for flower.

 

[Greenthumbgary86]

It'll veg just fine but not enough for flower.

So a 250hps would be better

 

[BigCube]

So a 250hps would be better

Using both at the same time would be better. Or just get a decent led fixture

250w hps is not enough for decent flower.

 

[Greenthumbgary86]

Using both at the same time would be better. Or just get a decent led fixture

250w hps is not enough for decent flower.

Thanks alot. Been looking t my options and value wise I may get another Mars ts1000 and run 2 of them