Thanks everyone. For some reason, the "thanks" button isn't showing on my computer or else everyone would get that official thanks.
"...as I believe the MH in veg helps produce more females"
- I definitely know what you mean. Thanks for mentioning this because, for me, that would be my selling point. Definitely an "edge" I can use to help produce more females.
"Use cfl for veg and HPS for flower..Your heat is going to be the only issue..have ya test ran this yet?"
- That's exactly what I plan to do.:hubba: But I have not tested the "heat issue." I am very aware of heat issues which I dealt with when using the CFL's. I am still trying to figure out what I need, which leads me to my next issue.
I'm a true beginner when it comes to using HPS. I barely know what a ballast is let alone how to use or set up one. I went to my local hydro store to browse around and ask some questions but I got some major information overload.
This is how I understand the whole lighting system. The ballast plugs into a wall socket. The lamp plugs into the ballast. The bulb is screwed into the lamp. The reflector covers and reflects the bulb. The ventilation (exhaust/in-line) is pulled/pushed through to cool the bulb. And then there's the issue of cooling the heat from the actual light.
What do I need to purchase?
600w Ballast
600w HPS
Lamp wires and socket???
Reflector (currently learning the DIY cool tube reflector method by THG)
Fans (in line or exhaust. how powerful?)
Thanks for reading, helping and putting up with my newbie-ness.