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can i use led in conjunction with hps

PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:50 pm
by bobdylan
just bought(on e bay a g8 9oo a blackstar 405 chrome and 2 cali wurks 800. Can I use any or all with my hps lights.

Re: can i use led in conjunction with hps

PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:07 pm
by Alchemist
Absolutely. I supplement with CLW 220's in my room at about a 45 degree angle to get light to penetrate deeper into the canopy. They also make a mostly red HPS flower "Booster" 220 as well.

Re: can i use led in conjunction with hps

PostPosted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:11 pm
by Alchemist
But as with anything you can do too much. So take a look at your total micro moles per day to know for sure. You can find info on how to do that on-line Google plant light requirements or something like that you might have to look around.

I think you are safe even on a 4x4 tray with a 1000watt HPS if you shoot the LEDS in at an angle like I Said. Then it just helps better develop the lower popcorn. For SOG and SCROG you have to subtract the LED par from the HID because the canopy is relatively planer.

Re: can i use led in conjunction with hps

PostPosted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:42 am
by bobdylan
thank you. I Use dirt(ocean forest) Nuthin fancy Skynyrd style ole school. What were once vices are now habits