Hi guys,
Just wanted to share with you and ask for your thoughts. I saw this formula in one of the Dutch sites and thought it was a good start in calculating for minimum light wattage requirements. I forgot exactly where I saw it but here goes the calculation:
L x W (in dm) + 20% of (L x W) for every inch of H.
Ex. Let's say you have a 16" cube. 1" is roughly 2.5 cm or .25 dm.
Your L in dm = 4
Your W in dm = 4
Your Height in dm = 4
Total min. wattage requirments is:
= (4x4) + (3.2* x 4)
= 16w + 12.8w
= 28.8w
*3.2 was derived from 20% of (4x4)
Just wanted to share with you and ask for your thoughts. I saw this formula in one of the Dutch sites and thought it was a good start in calculating for minimum light wattage requirements. I forgot exactly where I saw it but here goes the calculation:
L x W (in dm) + 20% of (L x W) for every inch of H.
Ex. Let's say you have a 16" cube. 1" is roughly 2.5 cm or .25 dm.
Your L in dm = 4
Your W in dm = 4
Your Height in dm = 4
Total min. wattage requirments is:
= (4x4) + (3.2* x 4)
= 16w + 12.8w
= 28.8w
*3.2 was derived from 20% of (4x4)