Timber 3vl

[theburnoutkid]

So I'm curious if this model 3vl would be sufficient for a 3x3 when I check lights by coverage area they only show the 4vs but that's outta my budget. Should I go for this or is there something better in a $400 budget
https://timbergrowlights.com/model-3vl/

 

[Big Green Thumb]

While it would technically give you enough light (33 watts per square ft) I don't think you will get even coverage. That fixture is 42" long so it would need to be hung diagonally in the tent. That particular fixture is designed for a 2x4 area.

 

[theburnoutkid]

Oh I see that now. Are there any other lights you could recommend for a 3x3 area. Thank you for the reply

 

[coreywebster]

https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/kits/products/260w-xw-qb-led-kit
You would have to check with them for restocking date. (its the extra wide heatsink to give better spread over square spaces)

https://timbergrowlights.com/400-watt-vero29-v7-4-cob-grow-light-kit/
A lot more power and a bit more than needed. You would have to build a frame from aluminium angle. Its not much over the budget.

Or build a light yourself. http://ledgardener.com/diy-guides/

Edit the timber is on sale currently so its a lot of light for the price.

 

[tstick]

I would recommend anything in a "square" layout at around 400 watts. I prefer a 3000K-3500K color spectrum. You can't go wrong with Timber products and customer service!

 

[theburnoutkid]

Well I talked to Dan earlier he said he could shorten the 3vl to 34in. to fit in my tent. But by the time I'll be buying my light looks like his sale will be over so it's making its way toward more thank I'm able to spend but those quantum boards up there are looking pretty tempting

 

[hybridway2]

https://www.amaretechnology.com/product-page/solareclipse-se250

They need to update their website.
Its 300w using Citizen cobs w/ olson monos now. 25% off RIU discount too.

 

[theburnoutkid]

I'm so torn between the timber light and this.https://growerslights.com/products/horticulture-lighting-group-320-watt-xw-quantum-board-led-kit-v2

 

[PSUAGRO.]

Flip a coin, both great light sources........dont stress out over it

Happy growing

 

[pulpoinspace]

they would both work great.

i've grown with that exact timber setup in a 3x3 (400w square) and it absolutely rocks

 

[whytewidow]

I'm so torn between the timber light and this.https://growerslights.com/products/horticulture-lighting-group-320-watt-xw-quantum-board-led-kit-v2

If you have any electrical experience. I'd look at DIY. You can get more bang for buck. For 400ish bucks you can build a sweet light for 3x3. That will out flower any premade fixture to a certain extent.