600w hps or not?

[midlifegardner]

So I've currently got a 400w dimmable hps with 2 autos under it. They are about 3 weeks into flower so past the stage of bending and spreading out much more.

My grow area is fully open and not in a tent. Current canopy temp is about 28c with humidity about 70%. 3 fans to keep air moving.

I have a light meter which shows OK coverage over the canopy with coverage on the edges a bit lower.

Recently got a 600w hps with batwing reflector. Given my 2 plant grow with canopy size of about 1m x 60cm is it worth putting the 600w hps over the top for better penetration or am I wasting $ on electricity as my plant footprint is not so large?

Cheers, MLG

 

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[pedro de pacas]

I would 

[OldManDallas]

Same but i would of optioned for a Cooltube instead of a batwing as it would help bring the temp down a little.

[midlifegardner]

Cheers guys. I've swapped it out just now so I'll monitor today.

Maybe a silly question, but are the hoods rated for a particular wattage as well? Could I have just swapped out the ballast and globe but left the hood as it was?

MLG

 

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[pedro de pacas]

Yeah, there all the same, just different sizes 

[kloud9]

Yeah, there all the same, just different sizes

That's what she said, lo l

 

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