How much space does a 600 watt HPS cover?


Benefits of HPS Grow Lights

When choosing a high pressure sodium grow light, use the wattage to determine how large of a grow area the lamp can cover.

150-Watt HPS grow lights are for very small spaces around 4 square feet. 150W HPS grow lights can be used to grow lettuce, herbs, and other small plants.
250-Watt HPS grow lights can cover around 9 square feet of space, making them a good choice for small indoor gardens.
400-Watt HPS grow lights are the most commonly used HPS grow bulb, covering around 16 square feet and capable of producing high yields.
600 Watt HPS grow lights are the most efficient HPS grow lamp. 600W HPS grow lights produce more light output per Watt used than other wattages and cover around 36 square feet.
1000-Watt HPS grow lights are the most powerful and cover a wider area of around 49 square feet.

High pressure sodium grow lights generate heat, so higher wattages should be mounted farther away from your plants. Depending on what plants you are growing, HPS grow lights can be mounted anywhere between 6 to 34 inches away. Make sure to fully research your plants so you can create the ideal growing conditions and not burn your plants by having them too close to the light. You will also need to set up a ventilation system.

While most high pressure sodium grow lights are meant to be used in conjunction with MH bulbs, there are a few instances where these bulbs can be used as a stand-alone grow light. Some HPS grow lights are designed to have a higher blue light spectrum allowing them to also be beneficial to the vegetative stage, eliminating the need for MH grow lights. High pressure sodium lights can also be used without MH bulbs if they are in an area that receives natural sunlight. The sunlight fills in the missing blue light.

To maximize your growing potential, HPS grow lights can be used with timers and light rails. Timers allow you to keep your crop on a schedule, making sure the lights are turned on and off at the same times each day. Light rails slowly move your fixtures along rows, ensuring that plants get an equal amount of light. HPS grow lights should be replaced every 10 to 14 months to ensure plants are getting full light.


600W HPS Grow Setup (For Hobbyist Growers)
Average Yields: 10-21 ounces
Recommended 2-8 plants
Grow space is 4’x4’x6.5’ or larger

About This Setup

The 600W HPS is one of the most powerful and efficient setups you can buy to grow your own cannabis at home. Although the technology behind it is archaic, there’s no denying the high-yielding, high-potency power of the might 600W HPS. Part of the true power of this light comes from the fact that it can be kept so close to plants (as close as 8-10″) while lights of similar wattage have to be kept much further away (18″+).

Pros: Crazy yields, super high potency, most electrically efficient HPS, relatively cheap to buy
Cons: Old technology, emits suspicious yellow light, poorly-made models emit RFI, can get pretty hot

Estimated Costs
Setup Cost: $780.00
Estimated Electricity Cost: $61-128/month (based on $0.12/kWH to $0.25/kWh
Total Cost for Entire First 4-Month Grow (Setup + Electricity): $1292 ($61-130/ounce)
Total Cost for Second Grow (Nutrients + Electricity): $542 ($26-54/ounce)

ECO FARM 600W HPS/MH COOL TUBE REFLECTOR GROW LIGHT
ECO FARM 600W HPS/MH Horticulture Cool Tube Reflector Grow Light System Kits
A 600W HPS is great at growing weed, but it’s even better when paired with an MH (Metal Halide) bulb

  • 600W Digital Dimmable Electronic Ballast: Support 120V/240V Input; Dimmable Options: 50%, 75%, 100%; 8 Feet heavy-duty power cord included; Stable power output ensure flicker free light
  • 1 x 600W Super HPS Bulb 2100K; 1 x 600W MH Bulb 6000K; Optimized spectrum and high PAR (Photosynthetic Active Radiation) to promote healthy plant growth and soonest flourish
  • 1 x Pair of 8-ft adjustable Ratchet Clip Hanger Rope: hold up to 150 lbs; 24-hour Plug-in Mechanical Timer: 15 minutes increments
  • 6-inch Cool Tube Reflector with XL Wing: Up to 5' x 5' light coverage; Built-in 15 feet heavy duty lamp cord with E39 Ceramic Mogul Socket and standard Hydroponic S-Plug; highly 95% reflective textured German aluminum maximizes the light reflected to the plants
  • CAUTION: This system will generate too much heat to be used in an enclosed area without ventilation. Adequate ventilation is required for all Eco Farm grow light systems. We recommend the use of an Eco Farm inline fan




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