What’s a good light
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I prefer HID lamps (MH & HPS) personally, but there's a lot to take into consideration.
What size space are you running in? What's the temperature and humidity in the area in which you'll be growing? Do you have means to keep a reasonably consistent humidity? Can you cool the area adequately (HID lamps put off a lot of heat)?
What size space are you running in? What's the temperature and humidity in the area in which you'll be growing? Do you have means to keep a reasonably consistent humidity? Can you cool the area adequately (HID lamps put off a lot of heat)?
If that's the case, a 600W HID air-cooled lamp with a good carbon filter and inline exhaust fan would be perfect, but I'd go with a 1000W system in case you ever up size.
Most HID kits will come with an air-cooled hood, dimmable ballast and both MH and HPS bulbs.
twalte
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I’m actually getting out of HPS lighting as it simply runs hotter than I can handle in my tent and bedroom. It’s definitely something you should consider.
Here’s the brand I went with. Timber builds high quality lights that would rock a 4x4.
timbergrowlights.com
Here’s the brand I went with. Timber builds high quality lights that would rock a 4x4.
Redwood VS
This 650 watt COB LED grow light features Bridgelux Vero29 COBs and dual Meanwell drivers. Remote driver placement helps with managing heat and custom color temperatures are available. Designed to cover a 4 x 4 coverage area with high PPFD for full cycle/flowering.
Herb & Suds
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Over the years I have ran everything from magnetic to DE
I ended up settling on Phantom II's as I like ballast without fans
_boogie
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I’m actually getting out of HPS lighting as it simply runs hotter than I can handle in my tent and bedroom. It’s definitely something you should consider.
Here’s the brand I went with. Timber builds high quality lights that would rock a 4x4.
Redwood VS
This 650 watt COB LED grow light features Bridgelux Vero29 COBs and dual Meanwell drivers. Remote driver placement helps with managing heat and custom color temperatures are available. Designed to cover a 4 x 4 coverage area with high PPFD for full cycle/flowering.
twalte
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If you’re struggling with a couple of models, start a conversation with Dan at Timber. He can explain the differences and there is no sales pressure. @RainDan can also hook you up with a discount.
I would look at the true wattage from the wall when comparing models. It gets really confusing with all of the claims.
I would look at the true wattage from the wall when comparing models. It gets really confusing with all of the claims.
twalte
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