intedsity vs distance from bulb hps150

Discussion in 'Beginner Lounge' started by Blunt one, Jun 25, 2006.

  1. Blunt one

    Blunt one Germinated

    i have looked at the chart an feel stupid because i still dont know so were should i have it :eek: my plant is1 day into Lst stage she is 15 weeks old
     
  2. chopstick

    chopstick Chilled out

    Above your plants works well, so I'm told.


    150 aint that powerful, get it as close as possible without burning the top of your girls. One quick way is to stick the back of your hand under the light, if you can keep it there without it being uncomfortable your plants should be ok.
     
  3. Mr Orange

    Mr Orange New Sprout

    hold your hand just above the tops of your plants, if the light is too hot to handle on your hand then it is probably too hot for your plants. i have a 400watt hps and have kept it about 1 1/2- 2 ft away when the plants are young and gradually take it down to about 1 foot away when they can handle it. Of course other factors come into play here, such as how good your ventilation is, the size of your room, how cool it gets in there, etc...Basicly you gotta experiment, till you find the right distance for your plants. Better a little too far away than too close IMO...hope this helps edit...damn it chop you beat me to it by mere seconds :)
     
  4. Spuddy

    Spuddy Veggy Stage

    you have a 150 watt hps? i know the 250's are supposed to be 8 inches away, so id say put it about 4-5 inches away. im not 100% on that, but it would make sense
     
  5. Blunt one

    Blunt one Germinated

    thanks chopst:) ick
     
  6. Blunt one

    Blunt one Germinated

  7. -=erix4twenty=-

    -=erix4twenty=- Germinated

    I have a small 150 Hps


    I used it back in the day


    and I kept mine 5-7" from


    the tops .... that should


    suffice...
     
  8. Blunt one

    Blunt one Germinated

    OK IVE keep the light 25-30inches im going to bring down to 10inches
     

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