[Lesson In Lamps] Coverage Areas (Part 2 of 3)

Picking a lamp is about getting the right intensity, in the right area.

You're reading part 2 of a 3 part series

• Part 1: Hanging Heights
  
• Part 2: Lamp Coverage (this article)
  
• Part 3: Running Lamps

Here you'll learn how to get your coverage right.

The exact area depends on the footprint of your reflector. But as a rough rule, to get your intensity right, here's how much space you should aim to cover with each lamp:

So, a 600W lamp, with a square reflector, in a BAY6 XL tent is spot on.

This doesn't mean you need a higher intensity lamp in a bigger tent, you just need to use multiples.

For instance, in a 1.2m x 2.4m tent, you know 2 x 600W lights would do it.

Don't forget, your exact coverage area depends on:

• the shape of your reflector
• the height of your reflector

Read the rest of the articles in this series:

• Part 1: Hanging Heights
• Part 2: Lamp Coverage (this article)
  
• Part 3: Running Lamps