Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A LIGHT
The first thing to say is that some growers have a MH set-up
for seedlings and vegetative growth and a HPS for flowering. The HPS
is a better flowering lamp, while the MH is a better veg lamp. If we
can only afford one we should get a HPS. Both MH and HPS can be
used for vegetative growth and flowering. However since we are
growing for bud, we should try to get the best HPS we can.
The next thing they look for is the light kit itself. Check to see
that the light is certified and is in good shape. Then check to see if the
light is air-cooled. Some of these lights have a fan built in which keeps
the light cool. If you see this then you know that you are going to need
somewhere to vent your air. This may mean that you need to adjust a
wall in your grow area so that the air is extracted from the light.
