i got a 1000w hps kit, they say you should keep your plants anywhere from 18inches to 30inches away from the canopy but if i use the palm method i can keep my hand as close as 8in to the glass and thats just warm almost like my 400w MH. So my question is how do i know if the bulb is at full strength? does it take a long time for the bulb to reach 1000w? also the ballast is not the issue. the knob is on 1000w setting or the 1100w.
this is the first time usuing a 1000w so i dont know what to expect from it.
everyone ive tlked to about 1000w bulbs have told me that they need to keep the lights likee 20inches from the top of the plants so they dont burn and they get a wide cover range. thats what i was looking for. a single bulb to cover my 3x3 footprint... any help is appriciated.
this is the first time usuing a 1000w so i dont know what to expect from it.
everyone ive tlked to about 1000w bulbs have told me that they need to keep the lights likee 20inches from the top of the plants so they dont burn and they get a wide cover range. thats what i was looking for. a single bulb to cover my 3x3 footprint... any help is appriciated.