HPS bulb questions

MrLizard27

Howdy Y'all
I gots some more for ya.
1) How long befre the HPS bulbs start to lose lumens and or change spectrums so I know when to replace my bulb?

2) Would it be worth it to buy a spendy Hortilux type bulb instead of the inexpensive Sylvania grow bulbs?

3) I know that the HPS is supposed to be the best all around bulb but would it be worth it to get a MH conversion bulb for veg?

Thanks again!!!!

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ClosetDWC

1 about a year before the need a change
2 yes more lumines better technology imo
3 actually most new studies say hps for veg mh for flower .... i read it in a post from gp and looked into it .

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Closet-DWC

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connecticut

thankyou! you just blew my mind, i guess i am backwards or bassackwards as we like to call it in new England.

*GreenPassion*

Hey closet, you paid attention hey? Cool.
It is actually believed to grow all the way thru vegging and flowering using an hps is best. They than suggest to use mh for the last two weeks.
I just use hps all the way.
Peace~

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MrLizard27

Well we definitely have a consensus. Thanks!!

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BloodShotI'z

Ive done HPS all the way as well. Great results.

I used MH for veg this time....Havent noticed that much of a difference.

They say that MH during veg helps keeps internodes tighter. Well....In my experience...its more the strain and genes that decide that.

I have one plant that I alternate lighting on. One day Mh...The next HPS. Still in veg right now. But I'll flower it the same way and see what comes.

MH/HPS...You be the judge.

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BloodShotI'z

I guess I should also throw in there that Greg Green's Cannabis Breeder's Bible states that using MH for veg and HPS for flowering contributes to higher female ratios.

Take it for what its worth. I veg'd 10 plants and got 3 males....70% aint bad.

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MrLizard27

Howdy again i plunked down the money for a Horltilux. It "looks" twice as bright as the old bulb + 160 wt of CFL thanks for the guidance yall

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Tic_Tac_Toke

Was this a typo (backwards) or has everything else I read wrong. I always thought it was MH during veg and HPS for flowering. I'd like to read that link if you could provide it.
I'm a new grower (Jock Herrer) and am ready to switch from floro's to HID's (I have both - 400 watts) and want my first grow to go as good as poosible.

Thanks.