MrRobbyRob
420 Member
So I am near completion of my third smallish medical grow, last one I managed about 6oz, using an eight bulb VHO T5. I am fairly happy with the light, but when I bought my tent, I didn't buy it big enough, so the light forms almost like a blanket over the canopy, and by the time the negative pressure exhaust kicks in and sucks the sides of the tent in, the problem is multiplied.
So my question is, if I were to replace the T5 unit (uses 760 watts before factoring in anything for the ballasts) with a 600w HPS, theoretically, even with the ballast I would be at no more than 680 watts... it should be easier to cool, right? Based on the concept that energy cannot be created or destroyed? Any input is appreciated.
So my question is, if I were to replace the T5 unit (uses 760 watts before factoring in anything for the ballasts) with a 600w HPS, theoretically, even with the ballast I would be at no more than 680 watts... it should be easier to cool, right? Based on the concept that energy cannot be created or destroyed? Any input is appreciated.