MickyMouseSmokeHouse
Member
Whats a good brand of led lights to use.
Depends on budget and grow space.Whats a good brand of led lights to use.
Okay so my area 5ft x 5ft so 25 sq ft. If I need 50 watts per square ft. Would that be 25sqx50watt=1250watts of actual power from led grow lights. Is that correct. When you say like those used in QB. Are you referring to like Mars hydro and or spider farm or even maxsisunEfficiency varies widely with led fixtures.
Old tech blurple fixtures need approximately 50 watts/ sq ft of canopy to achieve adequate intensity.
Current tech diodes like those used in QB's are almost twice as efficient at converting watts of electricity into photons of light, so you can get the same light level at 30 watts/ sq ft of canopy.
I'd suggest determining how large an area you plan on going in, then you can calculate how 'much' light you'll need.
5ft x 5ft x 7ft tallHorticultural lighting group makes great DIY kits that are the best bang for your buck. I currently use a Amare Bar 8 but they are a little pricey. What size is your grow space?
He's likely referring to the old mars hydro and the like that look blue-ish purple when on. You need 50w/ft² on those. Newer boards with samsung diodes that look like normal warm or white light need about 25w/ft². When buying a light look at what it recommends. It will usually say the coverage area for both veg and flower. Remember, plants want more light in flower. You're trying to hit a sweet spot in light output to temp output.Okay so my area 5ft x 5ft so 25 sq ft. If I need 50 watts per square ft. Would that be 25sqx50watt=1250watts of actual power from led grow lights. Is that correct. When you say like those used in QB. Are you referring to like Mars hydro and or spider farm or even maxsisun
It can be done that way but we always base the led needed based in the clients/investor/patient needs and these days there is talk about changing the present LED light spectrum. What is the most important is how hard (or not (so the led’s can last longer, driven low yet packing a punch)) they are driven, make sure you halve everything in perfect order before proceeding.Efficiency varies widely with led fixtures.
Old tech blurple fixtures need approximately 50 watts/ sq ft of canopy to achieve adequate intensity.
Current tech diodes like those used in QB's are almost twice as efficient at converting watts of electricity into photons of light, so you can get the same light level at 30 watts/ sq ft of canopy.
I'd suggest determining how large an area you plan on going in, then you can calculate how 'much' light you'll need.
You can't really cover a 5x5 well for $600. If you up your price to $1000+ you'll have good options from a number of legitimate vendors.Is spider farmer lights any good. I'm looking into getting spider farmer sf-4000 for my 5x5ft. If not can you recommend a light around $600.
Wow! I'm impressed, did not think anyone really knew about them. Company i use uses them now too.We can do 599usd/pc for Mega Plus basic version 2.6 umol/J with LM561C leds or Sanan leds, shipping by Fedex.
View attachment 4708364