Rurumo
Well-Known Member
I'd like to thank HLG and @pop22 for their generosity and the chance to test out the HLG 650R. This is my first quantum board type LED, and previously have used all manner of HID, as well as a Medic Grow Fold-8 bar light, and a Mars Hydro FC6500. I'm glad to finally try out an HLG. I'm not sure what I expected, but I was surprised at how heavy it is-that's a solid chunk of metal! It's easier to maneuver around than the bar lights though, because they fold and this one is a single, solid piece. It's VERY bright compared to a bar light. So far I can see one issue that I might have, which is, my vent fan will get in the way if I cinch up the rope rachets all the way, but when that time comes, I can just move it.
Very bright at 40%
This is a good option for people with arthritis, even though it's kind of heavy, it's not super awkward to move around like the bar lights. I'll update this thread more and more as the crop takes off and will update weekly once I flip to 12/12.
Off topic: Here is my little Strawberry Cough clone that I reversed with STS. It was stunted for a week after the 3rd sts spray, but now it is taking off again and the new growth is healthy, so I think it will be fine. We have to do so much waiting in this hobby!!
I'll be growing Cinderella 99 F4s from Fleur Du Mal seeds this time around and I can't wait to see how they do under this light! It really is super bright, I plan on being very careful since it's my first time with this type of light, which is much more concentrated than my bar lights.
Thank you all for checking out my grow journal! I'll definitely keep my other thread going with my other thoughts and ideas about growing and breeding, as well as my reversal projects.
Very bright at 40%
This is a good option for people with arthritis, even though it's kind of heavy, it's not super awkward to move around like the bar lights. I'll update this thread more and more as the crop takes off and will update weekly once I flip to 12/12.
Off topic: Here is my little Strawberry Cough clone that I reversed with STS. It was stunted for a week after the 3rd sts spray, but now it is taking off again and the new growth is healthy, so I think it will be fine. We have to do so much waiting in this hobby!!
I'll be growing Cinderella 99 F4s from Fleur Du Mal seeds this time around and I can't wait to see how they do under this light! It really is super bright, I plan on being very careful since it's my first time with this type of light, which is much more concentrated than my bar lights.
Thank you all for checking out my grow journal! I'll definitely keep my other thread going with my other thoughts and ideas about growing and breeding, as well as my reversal projects.
