Is This 10 Watt LED Good Enough to Grow?

[illvibes]

Hey all,

I have a quick question about a specific bulb which can be found here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-household-bulbs/10-watt-led-grow-bulb/623/1889/?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=base&utm_content=GB-RB&utm_campaign=GoogleBaseChild&gclid=CPmvkJCQsrUCFQThQgodM3kAuw

If I use this bulb will my plant be able to grow? I'm growing a single plant in a 2x2x4 box with mylar interior.

Thanks in advance,

-Matt

 

[ROFLhacks]

Cfls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bumping Spheda]

Hell yea, those little spotlights look awesome, although you'd probably need a few of them and that could get expensive. $60 for 10W is a pretty poor ratio, you could make something similar yourself with more wattage for cheaper. Just mho.

 

[TrippingHippie.seeds]

yeah those should work, It will take about 10 of them tho, walmart has a 6 pack of 13 watt CFL's for $0.53 per pack. so that is less than .10 per bulb, instend of $60

 

[illvibes]

So, if I bought one of these bulbs, would it provide enough light for a single plant in that space? I'm not trying to buy more than one of these things, so if one isn't enough I'll look into other sources of lights.

 

[Bumping Spheda]

No.

General consensus:
40W/ft^2

You're grow space:
2ft x 2ft = 4ft^2
4ft^2 (40W/ft^2) = 160W

10W could flower a single plant that's maybe 10" tall with an expected yield of maybe a half-oz. You're probably looking at a grow space the size of a PC case.

 

[TrippingHippie.seeds]

You would be a rock star in my eyes if you got 1/2 oz of dryed bud with a 10w led. .... It could grow a plant, but you can buy a used 400 watt MH shop light off craigslist for under $50

or some cheap-o cfl's from walmart.

 

[illvibes]

Solid, there's the answer i was lookin for. looks like it's time to get some cheap-o cfls! Thanks for the info guys

 

[PetFlora]

Lowes has the new 22w actual (100w equiv) Remote Phosphor (RP) with 1600 lumens for $35. Going to buy one today to add to my other bulbs

Here's my led vanity fixture in action

First pic from 2/2 second from 2/10



Come by for the show

 

[Trailingpickles]

those lights are a rip off. Look on ebay for a lot buy if you can afford it.

 

[FlightSchool]

Agreed,

start with some CFLs, Google CFL grow light and check out the images to get an idea of how to build your light setup.

Steer away from any LEDs under $100. If they're under $100 they're usually crap. If they're over $100 you're paying too much for what you're getting.

In other words.. go with CFLs or HID

 

[Kite High]

So, if I bought one of these bulbs, would it provide enough light for a single plant in that space? I'm not trying to buy more than one of these things, so if one isn't enough I'll look into other sources of lights.

in a word no

 

[PetFlora]

those lights are a rip off. Look on ebay for a lot buy if you can afford it.

If your response is directed at mine, then you do not know what the hell you are talking about. I have a complete journal over on IC, growing from seeds - harvest under both an HOT5 AND my 'rip-off' bulbs. Now, they can be a rip-off, IF, you don't know what to look for before you buy.

There's a lot of gold to be had under $25 per bulb, but many internet sites are charging way too much for what they are selling. Buyer be Aware

 

[cannabiscultivation]

Less then a dollar a watt is my formula. The led spots do put out alota par. But 2 or 3 bucks a watt is no deal. But you can grow with the spot.