Best light for inside tent...

[Peaceful Smoker Of Weed]

I have a 4x4 grow tent that i purchased from Amazon. I'm being told led lights are not good. Which is the best light to get for a grow tent? I'm growing in soil right now with a T5 light. I thought leds were good but I'm hearing conflicting stories so I'm looking to eventually upgrade i guess.

 

[cottee]

Get a 600 watt HPS mate

 

[Tim1987]

Get a 600 watt HPS mate

This ^^^^^
Ive got a 4x4, 600 super hps, with a dimmer.
Dimmer's great because i can veg with the hps too.

The 600, is about perfect for your space. Nothing bigger. It'll be a waste.

 

[lee1000]

http://timbergrowlights.com/400-watt-vero29-v7-4-cob-grow-light-kit/

 

[PetFlora]

^^ that looks good, but... you have t build your own frame= money and time

Additionally, CoBs need more height or they will beam (I know, I have 3)

IMO, larger panel onos like HLG do a much better job of evenly distributing the light over the canopy, which can be important when tent height is low, or when doing flood and drain, as I do, which eats up precious distance between canopy and light source

 

[dandyrandy]

16 3590's on 2 10" wide x 46" long heatsink. 8 per. 2" fins. Build a coolhood frame and pull air through the fins. 100 cfm on a 4" fan should be fine. 31 watts each cob will be great. I just went back to cobs. ymmv

 

[Viceman666]

16 3590's on 2 10" wide x 46" long heatsink. 8 per. 2" fins. Build a coolhood frame and pull air through the fins. 100 cfm on a 4" fan should be fine. 31 watts each cob will be great. I just went back to cobs. ymmv

16 cob for 500w sounds very efficient build

Did you screw your cob on the heatsink? How did you drilled holes?

 

[cottee]

This ^^^^^
Ive got a 4x4, 600 super hps, with a dimmer.
Dimmer's great because i can veg with the hps too.

The 600, is about perfect for your space. Nothing bigger. It'll be a waste.

You should invest in a 600 MH for veg mate it works wonders.

 

[dandyrandy]

16 cob for 500w sounds very efficient build

Did you screw your cob on the heatsink? How did you drilled holes?

4-40 tap and #43 drill.

 

[dandyrandy]

The best deal is mh or hps. If you need stealth with low noise....

 

[Tim1987]

You should invest in a 600 MH for veg mate it works wonders.

Are the fixtures much to replace though?
Do the ceramics get hot?
They're pretty new to me.
Thanks man

 

[Peaceful Smoker Of Weed]

Get a 600 watt HPS mate

I think i heard somewhere that ou have to replace the bulbs after a grow, and that their a pretty penny... whats ur thoughts?

 

[Tim1987]

I think i heard somewhere that ou have to replace the bulbs after a grow, and that their a pretty penny... whats ur thoughts?

70 bucks for a gavitta bulb.

 

[Peaceful Smoker Of Weed]

This ^^^^^
Ive got a 4x4, 600 super hps, with a dimmer.
Dimmer's great because i can veg with the hps too.

The 600, is about perfect for your space. Nothing bigger. It'll be a waste.

I leave my tent door open because i don't have a ventilation system. Do u think it would get to hot without venting?

 

[Tim1987]

10 pack for cheaper

 

[Tim1987]

I leave my tent door open because i don't have a ventilation system. Do u think it would get to hot without venting?

Get ventilation regardless.
It'll cost you 100 bucks

 

[Gorillaglue4u]

If controlling heat isn't a issue and money is tight buy hps.
If heat is hard to maintain and money isn't much of a issue do diy led. I built 700 watts cob lighting for 550 plus another like 60 bucks in building frame

 

[Peaceful Smoker Of Weed]

70 bucks for a gavitta bulb.

how long does one last?

Get ventilation regardless.
It'll cost you 100 bucks

I don't have the ability to install ventilation at this time. Its been okay so far, infact it's on the cool side. My temps now only get to about 71 tops so maybe a little heat would help ya?

 

[Gorillaglue4u]

I think i heard somewhere that ou have to replace the bulbs after a grow, and that their a pretty penny... whats ur thoughts?

Every 8-12 months I'd replace bulb but you can get bulbs pretty cheap depending on the brand you decide to buy.

 

[Peaceful Smoker Of Weed]

Sounds like there's a lot of different options. I will try and do some researching. I just was curious what people in the growing community were using.