A Question about size for a 600w Grolux.

[zigzag]

Hello GrowTeam,

ZigZag here.

I have a question about the cubical I wish to erect in my Growroom.

I am going to use a 600w Silver Wing Reflector with Grolux lamp & was just thinking about the size of the Cubical to which it will live.

I only intend to try a 9 Plant Hydro-Pot set up first & dont wish to grow for maximum yield after that,  

I'd would rather Grow for Quality rather than Quantity if you know what I mean.

The guide for the 400w I'm told is 1.2mt x 1.2mt but I have a

600w so I'm thinking larger for this.

I was just looking for a Professional opinion. :rock:

Many Thanks in advance. :2finger:

ZZ.

[the d.o.c]

ideally you want to give the plant 10,000 lumens so here goes,

a 600w light produces 150LPW (lumens per watt)

1 foot away from the plant the light emits 90,000 lumens

3 feet from the plant the light will be emitting 9,999 lumens,this is as close to 10,000 you will get so 3 feet is the hieght from your plant top

you want to give your plant at least a minimum 35 lumens per square foot

using this calculation a room 9 feet high by 3 feet by 3 feet with your lights hanging 3 feet away (so it can be adjusted to accomodate the final height of the plant and pot or reservoir which is about 5 feet) will produce about 66watts per square foot (plenty for a plant)

hope this helped

[hemp playboy]

That sounds about right to me

:cool:

[hemp playboy]

as an add-on:

It could be less tall and wider and deeper if you liked.

4x4x7 - would not be too large for that light (7ft would be height). 20 square feet (4x5) wouldn't be too much floor space.

Also - ZZ - accessing and watering the plants at the back gets more difficult as they get larger - consider leaving space around the perimeter to manoevre.

Also I got one of those pressure watering devices where you pump the handle and the water comes out of a very lightweight wand - so no sore backs from stretching with a heavy watering can. £20-£30 - a nice treat for later on.

tata!

:rude:

[zigzag]

The d.o.c Thank You very much  :rock:

Thats just the Bomb.

Hemp Playboy Thank You very much  :rock:

You De Man hp!

All your words {& sizes} have been noted & I Thank You for  sharing Your wisdom.

Also Thank You hp for the tip about leaving room for  getting around the back of the plant..........I never thought of that. :confused:

P.S. I'm on to the the pressure watering device hp  :2finger:

I have a bad back.

[hemp playboy]

No problems,

The pressure hose I bought - I got from Focus - £30 - made by Hoselock - I think. It holds 5 litres at a time which sits on the floor while you waft this wand about. The best £30 I've spent recently as watering and foliar feeding is a pleasure.

You can get them cheaper - but there's no price you can put on having a non-sore back.

:sarcasm:

[zigzag]

My Thanks & Sentimants excatly on the sore back H.P.

The Hoselock devices are the superior quality ones I believe hp,

A no doubt worthy ivestment for someone like myself.

It's on my must buy list. :2finger:

Many Thanks for the input hp

I'll get to focus when I can...........Or get the wife to go!

ZZ.

[Guest THE PUFFER]

you want to give your plant at least a minimum 35 lumens per square foot

Mj functions best at around 40,000 lumens per square metre. :blush:

[the d.o.c]

well spotted error puffer

i never noticed the typo

its 35 watts per square foot minimum for growing  :blush:  

[zigzag]

Noted.

ZZ.