5x5 grow tent LED

I'm looking for suggestions on LED grow lights for my 5x5 grow tent. There are so many models out there to choose from I would like to get the correct one to achieve a full grow from start to finish. I have been growing outdoors for the past 15 years and I'm trying to do some breeding and now that I have solar panels on my roof I decided to do a run this winter. So if anybody can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it very much.

If I was going to run a 5x5, I would use a pair of 320-watt panel or strip fixtures.
I like a 3500k spectrum with added 660 reds.
Anything using lm301b(or h) diodes will get the job done.

Hey I really appreciate your reply thank you I got the outside thing down it's just the inside so hey thanks again have a good one bud.

Alpine green said:

I'm looking for suggestions on LED grow lights for my 5x5 grow tent. There are so many models out there to choose from I would like to get the correct one to achieve a full grow from start to finish. I have been growing outdoors for the past 15 years and I'm trying to do some breeding and now that I have solar panels on my roof I decided to do a run this winter. So if anybody can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it very much.

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For a 5x5 800w to 1000w for flowering would be ideal. 800w is 32w per sq ft, 1000 would be 40w per sq ft. Higher than my 37.5w flower tent but would be what ld shoot for in a 5x5. Hope this helps. Id go with bar type lights for spread. As close to covering as much area as possible. Hydrotek has nice light but very expensive, a few really high powered leds out there too. Best of luck and shop around, not all chinese lights are crap. Use american myself though.

And thanks a lot good looking out I appreciate the input

whats your budget? Im looking at a 5x5 myself and probably gonna use a Growers Choice E720

Alpine green said:

I'm looking for suggestions on LED grow lights for my 5x5 grow tent. There are so many models out there to choose from I would like to get the correct one to achieve a full grow from start to finish. I have been growing outdoors for the past 15 years and I'm trying to do some breeding and now that I have solar panels on my roof I decided to do a run this winter. So if anybody can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it very much.

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Check these reviews out GL

GBAUTO said:

If I was going to run a 5x5, I would use a pair of 320-watt panel or strip fixtures.
I like a 3500k spectrum with added 660 reds.
Anything using lm301b(or h) diodes will get the job done.

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20w per sq ft is quite low but if for veg your on to something.

Alpine green said:

And thanks a lot good looking out I appreciate the input

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Go by wall wattage, not avertised wattage. Most N am lights are truthful about wattage, watch chinese knock offs, Meiju is good chinese company, proper!

Mid range budget.

Alpine green said:

Mid range budget.

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I was looking on Kajiji and guy selling 1000w lights for 800 canadian. Im in 4x4 soo need 600w min for flower, could do with 440w min if had to. Id get highest wattage l could but spectrum is more important than power. Imo only. I bought a comercial light, used 2 months for less than third rrmsp. Its 5k with added 660s, l love it.

I was basically decided on a crecer light, happy with my pair of 320 panthrx minis in veg, until I saw the specs on the new hlg scorpion diablo. Couldn’t resist.

MIGRO, Dr M J Coco, LEDGrowlightsdepot, and JustinTime2Grow amongst others on YouTube all have numerous PAR coverage, spectrum, power, and heat testing content for various fixtures . A bit of time watching these channels and you will be in a lot better position to make an educated decision.

Also GrowLightsAustralia have quality products and are long-standing RIU members.

Alot to think about and look into. Thanks for all of the input.