Is there anything i can do better than what i am using now for the price?

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kindbud27

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Hello, I am currently using a Apollo 400w MH HID not even a good brand but bulb is decent. I wanna try and replace that if i can, I only have around $150 to spend. Is the MH the best thing for a 3x3 area 4 to 5 plants in 2 gal pots is all I do or can I get something better for the same price as a 400w MH? Maybe just get a higher mh quality bulb. Would this be better than a MH? Any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you
Chris
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=pd_sbs_86_10?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RXGDG2XNGD8KXH847EH7
 
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Humple

Humple

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Steer clear of cheap LEDs on Amazon. At your $150 budget, for a 3x3, HID seems a much more sensible choice. Get another 400w and you'll rock the shit out of that space.
 
Rahz

Rahz

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kindbud27 said:
Hello, I am currently using a Apollo 400w MH HID not even a good brand but bulb is decent. I wanna try and replace that if i can, I only have around $150 to spend. Is the MH the best thing for a 3x3 area 4 to 5 plants in 2 gal pots is all I do or can I get something better for the same price as a 400w MH? Maybe just get a higher mh quality bulb. Would this be better than a MH? Any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you
Chris
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Flower/dp/B0185OLBPK/ref=pd_sbs_86_10?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RXGDG2XNGD8KXH847EH7
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Inexpensive LED is less efficient than HID. It's a downgrade as many HID users have found.

The CMH cobkits mentioned is worth considering. If you DIY you could build something for around $200-250. My advice would be to save until you have enough for 4-6 CLU058-1825s or Vero29Cs a 320w Meanwell driver and some fat passive heat sinks. It will cost you a little more but you will have something better than what you can buy retail and it will last years.
 
Cannadab1s

Cannadab1s

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kindbud27 said:
Thanks for all the replies. I did find this setup...it says i can add 2 more to make 4 for later., do you think this is a setup that would be ok for what i want to replace.. or something like that. its $200 but i might be able to spring for that. http://timbergrowlights.com/100-watt-citizen-clu048-2-cob-grow-light-kit/#product-reviews
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kindbud27 said:
Thanks for all the replies. I did find this setup...it says i can add 2 more to make 4 for later., do you think this is a setup that would be ok for what i want to replace.. or something like that. its $200 but i might be able to spring for that. http://timbergrowlights.com/100-watt-citizen-clu048-2-cob-grow-light-kit/#product-reviews
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Grab that from cobkits, he has the same kit, but 200w for around same price.
 
Cannadab1s

Cannadab1s

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Hps is oldtech and innefficient. Go LED be it COBs or strips or quantum boards. Id do strips/COB/QB over HPS anyday.


F series - ~170 lumens per watt - ~$300 for 500w

EB strips - ~160 lumens per watt - ~150$ for 500w

CMH is what 140 lm/w? Most HPS has an inferior PAR to most of these LED we grow with and is all crammed in one bulb in the middle.
 
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