Best LEDs for under 200$

[forgedgreens]

I'm currently using 1000watt hps with dimmable amp to 750 watts.
I'm thinking of replacing the hps with LEDs. Will this 135watt led one that you guys are recommending match or do better than the 750watt hps?

 

[Rocket Soul]

I'm currently using 1000watt hps with dimmable amp to 750 watts.
I'm thinking of replacing the hps with LEDs. Will this 135watt led one that you guys are recommending match or do better than the 750watt hps?

No it wont. You can replace se hps with approximately half the wattage of top level leds. So youd need about 400w preferably spread over at least 4 points of light. Theres less point in doing this if you have a relatively cold growspace, leds tend to need heat more than cooling.

 

[forgedgreens]

The growspace is cold area (no cooling fan needed). I'm thinking LEDs to save on electricity costs but I dont wanna sacrifice quality.
My grow space is like. 2.5x 4.

 

[hillbill]

Looks like boards at 60% current wattage should put you real close or better.

 

[forgedgreens]

Member @PurpleGlurple says 1000watt hps the best for yields apparently.
Didnt think about the cold of the room and hps does help that.... hmmmmm. Wanna save on electric tho......

 

[hillbill]

HPS is the king of space heaters in grow lights.

 

[Rocket Soul]

The growspace is cold area (no cooling fan needed). I'm thinking LEDs to save on electricity costs but I dont wanna sacrifice quality.
My grow space is like. 2.5x 4.

You could try a cmh 315 with a batwing reflector and if you want to make sure you have enough power a couple of 4 foot led strips flanking the light on the sides, that way you can dial in wattage with each type of light to get the right temps and intensity. Total wattage something like 450 or so.

With leds and no other hot light you need about 81-84F and the leds generally dont heat up that much.

 

[hillbill]

You could try a cmh 315 with a batwing reflector and if you want to make sure you have enough power a couple of 4 foot led strips flanking the light on the sides, that way you can dial in wattage with each type of light to get the right temps and intensity. Total wattage something like 450 or so.

With leds and no other hot light you need about 81-84F and the leds generally dont heat up that much.

I’d be running a CMH with my COBs and Board right now but I would make way too much for me and mine.

 

[BoomerBoognish]

Is it a full 2x3, or is that an approximation? (It looks a wee bit smaller than that.)

Yeah it is actually 30” x20”, 48”h
It’s an old A/V television cart from a school.
I’d like to just do one or two plants to get started and go from there, so yeah I’m not trying to max out yields other anything, especially not right away.

 

[Chip Green]

It’s an old A/V television cart from a school.

That's freaking awesome. Just seeing that cart wheel into the room made everyone happy. Now it will continue to bring happiness.

 

[coreywebster]

The growspace is cold area (no cooling fan needed). I'm thinking LEDs to save on electricity costs but I dont wanna sacrifice quality.
My grow space is like. 2.5x 4.

2 x 315cmh saves you electricity and shouldn't cost you in heating.

If your running 750w of hps and don't need to vent/ cool LED is not for you sir. Not unless you want to spend money on adding heat.

 

[wil2279]

I have a 60”x32” grow tent and I am hoping to get 2 led lights for under 200$ each. Is the mars hydro ts1000 a good option? 140$ each on amazon. I’m reading a lot of mixed things about LED lights and I definitely want to stay LED due to temperature and maintenance issues. Any other recommendations? Is this a good option?

When you say 60" x 32" do you mean 32" x 32" x 60" tall?

 

[hillbill]

3 Horticulture Lighting Group 135 watt v1 kits will kill that area( (I have exact same size tent.). $116.10 each to your door with ROLLITUP 10 code.