Curious to what light you are running.

deerman12

Active Member
I made a newby mistake and bought the SF1000W Spider Farmer with no dimmer. My tent is only 32 x32 and I thought i might upgrade since my autos are in week 6 and could benefit from more light. I bought a Viparspectra KS2500. Nothing bigger will fit. I am going from 100 w to 250 w. It seems like a good quality light.
 

secretmicrogrow420

Well-Known Member
bra the ks2500 costs 200 dollars holy crap! 32 x 32 inches? if so yeah the sf1000 was way too weak for that space! im growing in a 2ft x 6 ft x 7ft tall closet and i started off with a 100 watt led light than i upgraded kinda like you too a 240watt led light and know im using a 315watt CMH light could you give us some pics of your autos? and your tent?
 

jimihendrix1

Well-Known Member
Im running several different lights. But dont necessarily use all of them at 1 time.

We usually have 3 flowering lights, in the summer, and 4 in the winter. And 2 Veg lights. 2 Mother lights. Usually use the 1700e Gavita for veg, along with either a DE 1150w Gavita, or 1000w Hortilux. The 1150w Gavita covers the most space, and allows to be able to veg enough plants to feed 3 flowering lights. Overall the 1150w Gavita DE is the most economical to use because it covers a 5 x 5 area vs a 4 x 4 area. Its just hotter.

Want to try the 880w Mammoth Mint White. At 2713umol, it may cover a 6 x 6 area good enough for veg.

1000w Hortilux HPS x 3
645w Gavita 1700e x 1 used for Veg
1150w DE Gavita HPS x 2
1000w Hortilux Blue. x 2 Used for Mothers
And I just ordered 2 of the new Mammoth 880w Mint White Series
Mothers are kept under the Hortilux Blue x 2
 

deerman12

Active Member
Thanks everyone for replying. I should have 4-5 weeks of the new light on my grow. I will post some pictures after I get it installed.
 

deerman12

Active Member
bra the ks2500 costs 200 dollars holy crap! 32 x 32 inches? if so yeah the sf1000 was way too weak for that space! im growing in a 2ft x 6 ft x 7ft tall closet and i started off with a 100 watt led light than i upgraded kinda like you too a 240watt led light and know im using a 315watt CMH light could you give us some pics of your autos? and your tent?
I will post pictures after I get this new light installed. I am going to have to reposition the carbon filter because light is larger. My dang tent is only 63 inches tall. Another rookie mistake. I should have ordered bigger.
 

MtRainDog

Well-Known Member
I seriously considered the 350R they turn out some amazing bud
The diablo boards are incredible. Biggest difference I've seen in my flowers has always been upgrading to better lighting. First it was the QB132's (coming from HPS/MH), and now the 350R.

Running it at 60% is what I consider "full blast." Took a while to realize I needed to raise that sucker up, and dim it down.
 

curious2garden

Well-Known Mod
Staff member
The diablo boards are incredible. Biggest difference I've seen in my flowers has always been upgrading to better lighting. First it was the QB132's (coming from HPS/MH), and now the 350R.

Running it at 60% is what I consider "full blast." Took a while to realize I needed to raise that sucker up, and dim it down.
Precisely mine are at 4 in flower and my veg pro is at 1 LOL they are powerful
 

deerman12

Active Member
Next question....I am going from a cheap Spider Farmer 1000SF to 2500 KS Viparspectra. I have a plant getting with in about 12 inches of my old light. I have to do some reworking in my tent when my new light comes. My question what is the least safe distance to avoid bud burn? My plants are autoflower about week 6-7 and are flowering well. I am trying not to mess up my terminal bud.
 
Top