Led and HPS switch

[Strom_bomb]

Hello all,

I have searched the forums and haven't found anything quite specific to my situation but I think I may know the answer already lol.

Plants were vegged under 600w LED (actual ~300w and another light ~300) made the switch to 1000w DE HPS for flower.

Is this a problem or a good idea?

Also, would it be a problem to switch back to LED for small periods of time during flowering when the operation cannot be monitored just to avoid heat issues while gone.

I have a hunch this may be asking for a hermie situation but I am very curious to see some replies.

Posted this in another area with no luck and kinda new here so hopefully following the rules so far

 

[Miraculous Meds]

Watch for heat stress going to the 1k. As long as ur flowering hours stay uninterupted, u shouldn't have any problems switching lights.

 

[Strom_bomb]

Thanks for the quick reply ... yes I am keeping a very close eye on the temp with the 1k, big change in heat from a LED.... averaging about 78f at canopy height or 27-28celsisus I think this is acceptable

 

[Miraculous Meds]

Ur canopy temps are good. Light intensity is the main concern. I think most people run a 3' gap from bulb to canopy with 1k de's.

 

[Strom_bomb]

Ok I have been running a little tighter than that ... I'll raise it a bit just to be safe thanks