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Lights for 5 autoflowers

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fjokone

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Hi, so I've decided to try to grow my own in order to produce Rick Simpson oil. I have decided to go with autoflowers. Will purchase 5 seeds. At the moment Im looking at Full Spectrum LED Grow Light with following wattage options: 300, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2000,

Which wattage should I choose? Will 1500W will be an overkill for such a relatively small grow or on the contrary not enough? Which would be the best price/performance option? I was trying to figure out set up with T5, but all that just seemed a bit complicated :) and also they would produce more heat, thats why Im thinking about LEDs.

Considering they are autoflowers - I guess I will be able to fit 5 plants inside one square meter...

Thanks a lot guys!
 
Lordhooha

Lordhooha

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fjokone said:
Hi, so I've decided to try to grow my own in order to produce Rick Simpson oil. I have decided to go with autoflowers. Will purchase 5 seeds. At the moment Im looking at Full Spectrum LED Grow Light with following wattage options: 300, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2000,

Which wattage should I choose? Will 1500W will be an overkill for such a relatively small grow or on the contrary not enough? Which would be the best price/performance option? I was trying to figure out set up with T5, but all that just seemed a bit complicated :) and also they would produce more heat, thats why Im thinking about LEDs.

Considering they are autoflowers - I guess I will be able to fit 5 plants inside one square meter...

Thanks a lot guys!
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Look at the actual draw of the light. How big is the space your needing to light up?
 
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fjokone

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This is first time Im doing it - so please correct me if i'm wrong - considering they are autos, and i'm gonna grow only 5 plants, I figured - i'd be able to fit them inside 1 square meter grow room, then according to LED light specification 800W would be enaugh. So should I just follow their specification and get 800W?
 
Herb & Suds

Herb & Suds

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fjokone said:
This is first time Im doing it - so please correct me if i'm wrong - considering they are autos, and i'm gonna grow only 5 plants, I figured - i'd be able to fit them inside 1 square meter grow room, then according to LED light specification 800W would be enaugh. So should I just follow their specification and get 800W?
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No
always expect to need double what the manufacturer claims the wattage is so a 1200 w led should fill your space
 
Lordhooha

Lordhooha

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fjokone said:
This is first time Im doing it - so please correct me if i'm wrong - considering they are autos, and i'm gonna grow only 5 plants, I figured - i'd be able to fit them inside 1 square meter grow room, then according to LED light specification 800W would be enaugh. So should I just follow their specification and get 800W?
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I would base my decision on the actual draw but that’s me.
 
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fjokone

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Herb & Suds said:
No
always expect to need double what the manufacturer claims the wattage is so a 1200 w led should fill your space
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Cool, I was kinda thinking the same - just get a bit extra.. So 1200 w is ok, but would 1500 w be an overkill? Would it make a noticeable impact on yield? The price difference is somewhat manageable between 1200 and 1500.. but still ...
 
Lordhooha

Lordhooha

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fjokone said:
Cool, I was kinda thinking the same - just get a bit extra.. So 1200 w is ok, but would 1500 w be an overkill? Would it make a noticeable impact on yield? The price difference is somewhat manageable between 1200 and 1500.. but still ...
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Again what’s the actual wattage?
 
Herb & Suds

Herb & Suds

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fjokone said:
Cool, I was kinda thinking the same - just get a bit extra.. So 1200 w is ok, but would 1500 w be an overkill? Would it make a noticeable impact on yield? The price difference is somewhat manageable between 1200 and 1500.. but still ...
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So many decisions LOL
 
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