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Reddit mentions of iPower GLSETX400DHMWING 400 Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Grow Light System Kits Wing Reflector Set, 400W

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We found 12 Reddit mentions of iPower GLSETX400DHMWING 400 Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Grow Light System Kits Wing Reflector Set, 400W. Here are the top ones.

    Features:
  • 400W Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast: Support 120V/240V Input; Dimmable Options: 50%, 75%, 100%; 8 Feet heavy-duty power cord included; Stable power output ensure flicker free light
  • 1 x 400W Super HPS bulb 2100K; 1 x 400W MH bulb 6000K; optimized Spectrum and high PAR (photosynthetic active radiation) to promote healthy plant growth and soonest flourish
  • 1 x pair of 8-ft adjustable ratchet clip hanger rope: hold up to 150 lbs
  • 19-inch Wing Reflector: up to 4' x 4' light coverage; Built-in 15 feet heavy duty lamp cord with E39 Ceramic Mogul Socket and standard Hydroponic S-Plug; highly 95% reflective textured German aluminum maximizes the light reflected to the plants
  • This system will generate too much heat to be used in an enclosed area without ventilation. Adequate ventilation is required for all iPower grow light systems. We recommend the use of an iPower inline fan
Specs:
Color400w
Height17 Inches
Length21 Inches
Number of items1
Size400W
Weight11 Pounds
Width5 Inches
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Found 12 comments on iPower GLSETX400DHMWING 400 Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Grow Light System Kits Wing Reflector Set, 400W:

u/facelessindividual · 3 pointsr/Bonsai

True, usually that is during the peak of summer, and usually peaks at like 1300 w. Most areas will be accompanied by heat too. Those days usually are detrimental to plants. Difference could be, you may be supplying 24/7 light, at the perfect wattage. I have a 15x5x8 mylar covered room. Running a 400- 600 watt hps lamp in a 5x5 section, keeping it around 75°f, and having adequate air circulation, would be the equivalent of a perfect growing environment. In addition to that, it would be 24/7 growth. With that in mind, you wouldn't be recieving stretching, it would be optimal growth.


Another very important factor to consider. Light distance. If your 400 w hps/ mh is 18 in. Your plants may display stretching. If you can provide enough cooling to keep the plant from burning up, keeping your light at 4 in. Your light would be much more effective. The lights in this pic, id have about an in from the canopy, and a small desk fan to keep them cool.

Now, if you wanted to skip the heat issue, but keep the high wattage, id suggest higher efficiency led lights like quantum boards. Where you can give your plant 600w or more, without as much of the heat issue.

Links for cheaper quantum boards

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Link for hps/mh lights(less efficient)

Link 4(no vent)



Link 4(vent hood)

u/SomethingNicer · 1 pointr/microgrowery

I bought a couple of these: http://amzn.com/B005DO30MI

I have way more than one plant but it's been working great for months and is a great deal

u/raswert · 1 pointr/cannabis

Yes, I notice you said HPS, and yes, there are specific HPS bulbs for growing plants, for different stages. I use Philips Son T Plus for flowering, and Sunmaster Dual for vegetative (this one is suitable for both stages but the Son T is better for flowering because it's its intended function) I use it with dimmable HPS digital ballasts and adjust-a-wings reflector. If you are really interested maybe I can look up for the datasheets.

About the link for the kit, I'm not really aware of US prices, but where I live, for 68,75 € (87,98 US$) you get:

  • 400W Venture ballast

  • 400W Hortilight HPS bulb

  • Regular open reflector

    I have seen a kit on amazon with digital ballast (way better than the regular ones) for $135.

    Edit: I also love to design and build my own things, or improve what I already have.
u/Fett8459 · 1 pointr/microgrowery

Alright, upon further research I've come to the conclusion that unless I have some serious cash to put out, the LEDs aren't quite worth it yet. In the 300w range with 6w/LED they appear to rival or surpass a 400w HPS from the group that conducted the study.

Therefore, I've switched to this light which has pretty good reviews.

I've opted to get this other carbon filter & fan combo as it isn't too much more than the other one + shipping.

Also I added some alternate seeds that aren't auto-flowering so I have some options for later grows, I just want to make it easy the first time (that's what she said).

u/juanitospeppers · 1 pointr/Greenhouses

don't really need a green house indoors.

if you are looking for the plants as decoration i guess you don't want to cover them up, otherwise i would just get a grow tent.

just get a flood table or cement mixing table to put your plants on (water proof, with a sidewall so you can bottom water if you want).

then yeah artificial lighting will look pretty interesting in the house but a 400W hid would probably do just fine for your lemon tree / tomato / peppers or whatever else you can fit up there. i got one of these cheap kits for last year Christmas and has worked good.

u/Gyneslayer · 1 pointr/microgrowery

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DO30MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_MRHHzbSBMHATM something like 400watt mh is what I use. The ballast is dimmable so you can start on a weak setting because clones don't need too much when first rooting. Then you can increase the power as they grow bigger

u/JizzBombMcGee · 1 pointr/microgrowery

You wont get anything unless you transplant them into good soil in five gal pots. Bury the weak stems and put a good light over them 400w HID make sure you have air circulation so they don't get too hot but a 400 is nothing for a bedroom in winter. (space heaters are 1000-1500) Going the LED route will work too. Apollo has some good priced LEDs that have lasted me years.