Is this enough lighting...

[hc5guam]

...for about 4-6 plants in a 5'x7" space? Would this product be sufficient? I am considering buying this.

Amazon: 400 Watt 400w Digital Switchable Ballast Grow Light Set Includes HPS, MH Bulbs, Reflector, Power Cord and Hanger

 

[Droopy Dog]

No.

For a 5'x7' area (35sq ft), you will need ~175,000 lumens.

400w is good for ~3'x3' max.

Get more lights or reduce the size of your room.

DD

 

[JJ Bones]

You can get away with that light if you don't plan on using the entire 5x7 area. Which for 4-6 plants you wouldn't need that entire area, unless your growing monsters which I don't recommend indoors.

 

[Thawk]

A good 400 watt will grow a 4x4 area fine, but I would recommend supplemental cfl lighting on the outer plants

 

[hc5guam]

Thanks for the advice JJ Bones and Thawk. Good news for me, I just located a 400 w w/hid lamp that a friend is not using, he's gonna let me borrow it for a while.

I'll keep you posted.

 

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[Hogdady]

light equals bud...less light, less bud

 

[hc5guam]

Thx Hog. Point well taken. Lotsa light.

 

[oldthumber]

light equals bud...less light, less bud

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