Best Light in the $300 dollar range? Small homegrow

[MtRainDog]

I agree. I’d much rather have one HLG 300L than two HLG 100’s.

HLG 300L Rspec®

HLG 300L Rspec is ideal for a 600W HID replacement. High efficiency white light quantum boards. Samsung LM301H LED Full-spectrum White and 660nm Red

horticulturelightinggroup.com

 

[MtRainDog]

You can get better stuff for less is what I'm saying. Even 2 of these in a 2x3 would dominate. For about $300 after the RIU10 code.

135W QB® V2 Rspec® LED Kit

Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung LM301H LED. 135 Watt Lamp Kit.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

Two of those would be good too

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Two of those would be good too

The beauty of 2 vs 1 is the flexibility.

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

Mars Hydro TSW 2000 would be "perfect". I love mine. I use it in a 4x4 and it's too small to fill my space, but for a 3x3 it'll smash, it's also the older model so it's always on discount. Buy direct from Mars or save a few bucks on eBay, but not so much on Amazon.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Mars Hydro TSW 2000 would be "perfect". I love mine. I use it in a 4x4 and it's too small to fill my space, but for a 3x3 it'll smash, it's also the older model so it's always on discount. Buy direct from Mars or save a few bucks on eBay, but not so much on Amazon.

I hope you have a fire extinguisher.

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

I hope you have a fire extinguisher.

Just replaced it recently. Been using the light for 2.5 yrs no problems.

 

[PJ Diaz]

For a 3x3, I would skip LED and just get a 315w LEC(CMH) fixture.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

For a 3x3, I would skip LED and just get a 315w LEC(CMH) fixture.

I almost recommended that too, . Love mine.

 

[Tumbleweedz]

You can get better stuff for less is what I'm saying. Even 2 of these in a 2x3 would dominate. For about $300 after the RIU10 code.

135W QB® V2 Rspec® LED Kit

Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung LM301H LED. 135 Watt Lamp Kit.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

Could I hire an electrician to wire the boards together? Seems like an obvious question. I'm really cautious. I don't want to experiment and do it myself and risk any fire.

 

[Tumbleweedz]

The beauty of 2 vs 1 is the flexibility.

Agreed. Can use 2 to shine down from different angles.

 

[Tumbleweedz]

For a 3x3, I would skip LED and just get a 315w LEC(CMH) fixture.

Its too hot and dangerous for me. I would like to use tho, for product quality. Dont want to risk a fire tho.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Could I hire an electrician to wire the boards together? Seems like an obvious question. I'm really cautious. I don't want to experiment and do it myself and risk any fire.

It's super easy. You don't need an electrician. Electrical tape and a Phillips screwdriver is all you need. Wire cutters are helpful, but you could get away with some sharp scissors.

Agreed. Can use 2 to shine down from different angles.

Sure. I've done that before.

 

[Tumbleweedz]

It's super easy. You don't need an electrician. Electrical tape and a Phillips screwdriver is all you need. Wire cutters are helpful, but you could get away with some sharp scissors.

Sure. I've done that before.

Alright. I'm pretty much sold. Thank you !! If I need help, I know tradespeople

Why would HLG sell DIY kits? Instead of pre-assembled? Whats the point of this?

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Alright. I'm pretty much sold. Thank you !! If I need help, I know tradespeople

Can't go wrong with that choice. You'll be happy.

 

[Gemtree]

kingbrite 240w works great in a 3x3. Like 160 shipped for the basic one on Alibaba.

 

[Tumbleweedz]

I agree. I’d much rather have one HLG 300L than two HLG 100’s.

HLG 300L Rspec®

HLG 300L Rspec is ideal for a 600W HID replacement. High efficiency white light quantum boards. Samsung LM301H LED Full-spectrum White and 660nm Red

horticulturelightinggroup.com

In your opinion, what is better?

1 x 300 Watt board

OR

2 x 150 Watt boards

 

[Tumbleweedz]

Can't go wrong with that choice. You'll be happy.

Sick. I like it. Thank you.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Sick. I like it. Thank you.

Kick ass customer support too. The HLG guys are also on here.

 

[MtRainDog]

In your opinion, what is better?

1 x 300 Watt board

OR

2 x 150 Watt boards

They’re the same boards either way (qb 288, but if you buy them as the diy kits, each one has its own driver, and looks like it will put out slightly more power than the 300L running a single driver. 270w vs 250w. Plus you can hang at different heights if needed

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Don't forget the "RIU10" code,