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Old 06-08-2009, 08:50 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Default Re: Metal Halide vs. HPS

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Originally Posted by fergus banana View Post
i never thought about cost. but the pamphlet that came with the HPS grow light estmates about a $25 cost to run the light 12 hours per day,which doesnt sound too expensive and worth it if the plants grow like mad!!!
You have to consider if you're going to add supplemental heat , I also have a light mover, and a humidifier all sucking juice. Combine that with a space not meant to be occupied during winter and an extremely cold winter at that and the costs add up.
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