1500w COB in 2x4 tent??

[LobstaPiinch]

Ok I realize it looks like a cheap light
I’m BROKE AF
Don’t have time to build a light-
Is this thing going to fry the hell out of my plants???

My viparspectra literally burned in 4 spots, melted plastic an all.... looking to change to COB. Opinions??!

 

[coreywebster]

The point of COBs is the high level of efficiency , that doesn't apply to all cobs, there are shit ones and good ones. Pretty much no good COB lights on amazon.

But to answer your question we would need an idea of the real power draw and your tent height.
Its defo not a 1500w light. Probably 100-300w range.


What does the small print say the power draw is?

Edit, at 240w its not going to fry your plants.

 

[LobstaPiinch]

I believe it’s $108
My tent is 5” tall
Thanks for your help I super appreciate it!

 

[coreywebster]

lol yeah it says the price on the pic, I missed it first look.

Obviously its not a great light but it will get you through.

5ft is low profile, you will have to train plants low because you want 1.5-2ft of clearance from light to canopy.
Its always tricky working with less than 6ft when you have pot height, filter, light and plants to fit in there.

 

[CikaBika]

I have 360w of cobs cree/citizen in my 3,3x3,3 tent. And it's more than enough..

 

[InTheValley]

garbage light, at least get a Mars Hydro TS-1000 if your going to spend money at the very least.

 

[InTheValley]

I have 360w of cobs cree/citizen in my 3,3x3,3 tent. And it's more than enough..

i use 4 luminus, in 3x3, and never really goes above 230 watts myself.lol.

 

[LobstaPiinch]

garbage light, at least get a Mars Hydro TS-1000 if your going to spend money at the very least.

Well, I would. But I’m broke. $108 is a big chunk of $ for me. 150 is almost impossible.

 

[InTheValley]

Well, I would. But I’m broke. $108 is a big chunk of $ for me. 150 is almost impossible.

Right on. man, its better then nothing, and probably the best way to go on your budget. just put it up high, and get a lux meter so you can get a good idea of what its actually doing PAR wise. Good luck bud,

 

[LobstaPiinch]

Thanks! My vipar was okayyyy for as long as I had it.... I do agree 5’ is a short ass tent, I’ve had to LST my last grows... and shoot for growing short indicas
I know it’s all sub optimal, but hopefully with more time and $ i can upgrade
I appreciate your help!

 

[coreywebster]

Might want to do a proper scrog, that will keep you low profile and also help you get the most out of your light.

 

[CikaBika]

i use 4 luminus, in 3x3, and never really goes above 230 watts myself.lol.

Mine are 400w but dimmed to 360w too much heat

 

[Dave455]

Well, I would. But I’m broke. $108 is a big chunk of $ for me. 150 is almost impossible.

set up a GoFundMe page !!

 

[Kenpark]

https://www.rollitup.org/t/diy-led-test-open.990717/

 

[LobstaPiinch]

Update to this- my ghetto cheap ass light is working fine- I could use another though ‍ Not bad