Noob here with a lighting question

[Jaystank]

Would 2 of these LEDs be overkill for a 3x3 tent?

 

[Gond00s]

under I would just get a 315 cmh if heat aint the biggest prob for u.

 

[Jaystank]

under I would just get a 315 cmh if heat aint the biggest prob for u.

I'll keep that in mind but already bought 2 of these just confused on if it would be overkill im thinking about getting a second 4 4 text so ill keep that in mind

 

[TintEastwood]

The beelux are 105watts each. Not overkill for a 3x3.

 

[Jaystank]

also regardless I'll keep that in mind for my second tent I probably will go that way but I am looking for a answer on this would 2 of these LEDs be overkill?

 

[Gond00s]

Or are you saying get a 315 cmh and use that and the LEDs?

im saying I would only use the 315 cmh because it will be the best for the tent but I guess if u want u could technically run the blurples on the sides. but its either u do the cmh route or u go like qb's 30 watts per square foot is whats recommended. but many routes u can go down.

 

[Jaystank]

The beelux are 105watts each. Not overkill for a 3x3.

Thank you so would they be good for it or not enough?

 

[Gond00s]

for those leds for flower u want to shoot for 50 watts a square foot. this is draw from the wall. depends on how much u wanna spend.

 

[Jaystank]

im saying I would only use the 315 cmh because it will be the best for the tent but I guess if u want u could technically run the blurples on the sides. but its either u do the cmh route or u go like qb's 30 watts per square foot is whats recommended. but many routes u can go down.

What would you use for a 4x4 tent?

 

[Jaystank]

for those leds for flower u want to shoot for 50 watts a square foot. this is draw from the wall. depends on how much u wanna spend.

So 2 of these would be okay for a 3x3?

 

[TintEastwood]

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[Gond00s]

What would you use for a 4x4 tent?

something that drives at 500 watts or so if u want a decent light and don't wanna shell out a fortune I would go the Alibaba route.

 

[Gond00s]

So 2 of these would be okay for a 3x3?

no a 3x3 with those leds u need 450 watts. when a 4x4 with good leds needs around 480

 

[Jaystank]

no a 3x3 with those leds u need 450 watts. when a 4x4 with good leds needs around 480

What would you do in my situation I already bought 2 of them should I get a third decent light and run all 3 or just get a new light all together

 

[Gond00s]

What would you do in my situation I already bought 2 of them should I get a third decent light and run all 3 or just get a new light all together

return them imo if u can if not I would just a led but if u can go the cmh route imo u should.

 

[Gullett79]

For something on the cheap, they'll work ok. You'll get around 400 actual watts out of them, giving you around 45 per square foot. You won't be getting pound plants, but you'll do ok until you upgrade to better LED's. I've run similar lights in my 2 spaces for two years until I decided to go DIY and I've always done between 2-6 ounces dry per plant. Quality will not be at its peak, but if it's personal, it'll do.

 

[coreywebster]

So 2 of these would be okay for a 3x3?

No. Your way under lit with two of those

Two for veg, four of them for flower.

 

[Jaystank]

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I just read this and from what it said I'm actually pretty close to what I need with 2 of these leds

 

[Jaystank]

For something on the cheap, they'll work ok. You'll get around 400 actual watts out of them, giving you around 45 per square foot. You won't be getting pound plants, but you'll do ok until you upgrade to better LED's. I've run similar lights in my 2 spaces for two years until I decided to go DIY and I've always done between 2-6 ounces dry per plant. Quality will not be at its peak, but if it's personal, it'll do.

If I bought a third one and ran all 3 I'd be in the ballpark of what I need or should I just get a good mars hydro light?

 

[TintEastwood]

I just read this and from what it said I'm actually pretty close to what I need with 2 of these leds

Indeed. You should be fine.

Do more reading and research, including forums threads like this, to plan for your next light.

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