Ouch!!

[craterlake]

Hi folks!
Just wanted to share something with you. When I added that third 400 HPS to my closet, I set them quite a ways above the plants, but overnight kind of 'cooked' the top of a couple of my ladies. Litterly browned the leaves! I was very upset! I have the lights way up now, but am thinking that maybe I should go back to two 400's? What do ya think? It's a normal 6 by 2 closet, so maybe that extra light is too much. It sure raised the temp in the room!! LOL! Thanks in advance for your opinion!

 

[Grower13]

Are you cooling the lights?...... if not 1200 watts of light might bake/cook your plants. good luck

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[buddogmutt]

3 400's in a 6x2..think its a little over kill....two shouldve been enough...id think..

 

[pcduck]

Most likely the heat that cooked your plants not the closeness if they were that distance.

 

[PuffinNugs]

that sucks. i had a plant grow into a hps bulb overnight before (glad im aircooled now ). i just chopped the burnt part off and it did ok the rest of the grow.

 

[bubba902]

Only run 2, or get a single 600w.. 3 in a 6x2 is overkill.

 

[craterlake]

Thanks all! I have removed the third light. I feel better now!!