UpNorthGrow1021
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I hear arguments for both sides, regardless of electric bills, heat, etc. Which is better for plants, LED or HPS lights? I've heard a lot recently that hps gets bigger buds than LED, that they just aren't strong enough.
LED VS HPS, What's the best route for lighting
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inth3shadowz
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I prefer HPS...but if you're in an area that is hot, that may not be your best option. Both can produce great buds if enough light is given...it's more down to how healthy your plant is and keeping them green in flower.
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bk78
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Great input as usual
ProPheT 216
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Heat is only 1 part to consider, think about what heat is truly. It is energy that didn't get converted to light. You loose much more energy to heat running old ballasts. Digital ballasts improve the efficiency of large bulbs, but led still gives the most light for your dollar and costs less to manage the heat it does create because it's less
meangreengrowinmachine
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Also you don't have to continually replace the bulbs.
farmingfisherman
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farmingfisherman
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Specially if you are planning on growing in a tent. Matter of fact I'd only work on my plants if the light is off.
inth3shadowz
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You could debate on this topic for weeks...months...years...try both and see for yourself. Most people can't keep their plants green in flower to save their life, so focus more on learning proper nutrient feeding. Any decent light will do.
bk78
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For some reason these lights are often overlooked.
Not just Halogen but Halogen-IR™. With the 10° Beam and A PAR value of 38 you'll be hard pressed to find a better light for growing cannabis.
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xtsho
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I'm pulling 4 lbs each grow in a 2x2. The strain I'm growing is a 34% THC strain but the IR that light puts off bumps it up to 40%. It's also a 4 week from seed strain so I harvest monthly.
bk78
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xtsho
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bk78
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Why would you need to spend a couple grand on lights?
