300$ light??

kovidkough

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I run a Gavita 1700e. Its no better than my 1000 Hortilux HID that Ive been using for over 20 years. I use the Gavita for veg, in a 4 x 4 area at 24 inches.
I use a 1000w/1700e from Seedlings - flowering. My seedlings never see less than 1000w HID. I grow big plants because of plant limits in an unfriendly state, in 20 gallon containers of Promix BX per plant. No less than 10g. 2-4 plants per light.
I also run DE Gavita 1150w.

Hortilux 1000w HOS is 1600umol.

Gavita 1700e is 1700umol.

Ushio SE 1000w HID is 2100umol, and will do a 5 x 5, but isnt as reliable as the Hortilux.
whats the umols of 2x600w SE hps with the lights 1foot apart, just curious if you knew
 

Datcoldboi

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Get something off this list and you will be good
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Looks like the Spiderfarmer SF2000 would be a good fit for you. It is a really good brand, with high quality parts.
Its also very effecient, and has a high ppfd output
It also has a dimmer knob which is super handy for transitioning between veg and flower
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Judging from the info listed in this picture would you agree that the Migro Array 4 + red is a better light at a better price point than the sf-2000?
 

getogrow

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So your suggesting to buy a light that pulls 500w from the wall & just dim it down to my needs?
i was only saying that because everybody upgrades at one point or another.
In your case , i would build a custom light with led strips that would go up to about 400 watts ish... depending on the driver i choose.
Since your not building your own , i would go with 3x qb boards or any 300 watt led with quality diodes. the 320 watt kits they have would light you up perfect. that would put you at 32watt sq/ft which is plenty to make good quality flowers. If you go with QB boards then place them in a triangle in your closet.
The cheapest suggestion is a 400 watt hps.
 

getogrow

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Judging from the info listed in this picture would you agree that the Migro Array 4 + red is a better light at a better price point than the sf-2000?
Yes , that is a good light. I love bars because you can move them.
I would go to alibaba for good deals. shipping is fast usually. 1 buck per watt is a better price point.
 

Datcoldboi

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Your timber is too strong for that tent. im not sure if that will help with a new light but im seeing it.
Yes the timber is too close to the photos at the moment but i cant raise it up too much further thats why Im about to buy another light & separate them. Its only pulling about 170w from the wall at the moment
 

getogrow

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Yes the timber is too close to the photos at the moment but i cant raise it up too much further thats why Im about to buy another light & separate them. Its only pulling about 170w from the wall at the moment
yea ,not much else you can do right now.
 

rkymtnman

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Yes the timber is too close to the photos at the moment but i cant raise it up too much further thats why Im about to buy another light & separate them. Its only pulling about 170w from the wall at the moment
does your tent allow you to add another 2 feet to the top section?
 

getogrow

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i had the same issue with my first led grow. i got 2 A8's (650 watt bar lights) in a 5x10 tent and had to leave them on the ceiling the whole grow. With all that mylar surrounding the plants , i dont think they could have used much more light anyway. So i was at 24watts per sq/ft with the lights about 30" from the main canopy and did great.
 

Datcoldboi

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Yes , that is a good light. I love bars because you can move them.
I would go to alibaba for good deals. shipping is fast usually. 1 buck per watt is a better price point.
How long is shipping usually? Seen some good looking lights at pretty good prices
 

getogrow

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How long is shipping usually? Seen some good looking lights at pretty good prices
mine took 5 weeks but thats because i didnt wanna cough up more money. My friend gets his in less then 10 days, usually around a week. Hes ordered several from them , ive only ordered one time.
 

getogrow

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mine took 5 weeks but thats because i didnt wanna cough up more money. My friend gets his in less then 10 days, usually around a week. Hes ordered several from them , ive only ordered one time.
@bk78 and plenty others here that have ordered from them should have a better idea.
 
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