Lighting which light should i buy ?

[jamestiger]

Hi guys could i get your opinions please ?
im growing 10 autoflower sweet seed mix which are at the moment being taken in and out of the outdoors each day to protect them from the cold nights and wet days, they are 8 days old now .
ive just bought a 250 watt hps light and want to buy one more light to get the best results but what i want to know is what light should i buy ? i have a 300 watt mixed spectrum cfl i can get for £28 but ive heard some bad things about these lights like light penetration etc so am wondering if i should just get another hps like a 600 watt one to boost up the lumens as ive heard you can grow auto,s from seed under hps ,s .
also with the new 600 watt hps if i go for this should i get a mixed spectrum or just go straight red flower bulb ?
i will be growing in an attic with a basic mylar walled off area using a osculating fan so heat shouldnt be a problem,
thanks for taking the time

 

[Magic]

:Sharing One:Hello there happy to have you here bro,im more of a LED guy but i know about CFL's also and you Do Not want to by CFLs to grow that many plants.:no: IMO yes i would get a 600w hps to help get more out of flowering thoses babies. up to you if you want mix specs or not do you plan on using it for veg or just flowering?

i also would suggest to inspect all your plants really well, you said you have been bringing them inside from outdoors if you have any pest on one of those plants you can infect you entire grow space so i would be careful doing that or just leave them inside so you dont have to worry.

Hope you have a good grow, post pics of your progress id be happy to follow along! :thumbs:

 

[briman]

Do up the 600w, like IDS suggests!!! I personally would leave them inside due to pest as well. Run out and get the best light and ballast your money can buy!!! Then all you need is a great bulb and you are set!!! Happy growing and DO post up a link, would love to see your grow too!!

 

[jamestiger]

Hi guys and thanks for the advice , i have allready started a grow blog on here but no pics as of yet they are 11 days old today and ok for being under the uk,s weather , have juat bought a cfl mixed to go with the 250 hps ive ordered so will buy another hps in a few weeks time to help in flower , i will be selecting 5 of my ladies to grow outdoor gurilla style and 5 to be done indoor under the lights , i hope i dont get any pests my outside space has no other plants and is a flatbed roof deck area , well thanks for the advise i will be going with it and buying another hps like you both advise so thanks guys i will post pics of my grow when i work out how to upload them to this site lol

 

[medic grower]

5 Ladys 400w-600w Hps will be ok depents on the space of the room too