Club 315w lec

Patito92 said:
LECs are kind of a new thing where I live, not much options and they're heavily overpriced. A 315w with the ballast and hood costs maybe an average monthly salary, like four times the price of a 600w HPS kit. The 945w one I saw costed oddly about the same as an average 315w kit, this one:
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4 times as much? That's not true a 315 cost between $100 and $400. Average for a real good one is around $250 and uses half the electricity as a HPS 600 with way less heat to cool down. It's also a way better grow light. Now u can pick up a 600 or 1000 dirt cheap used because everyone is switching to CMH and LED. For risen production a CMH can't be beat.IMG_20200603_220509032.jpg
 
Patito92 said:
LECs are kind of a new thing where I live, not much options and they're heavily overpriced. A 315w with the ballast and hood costs maybe an average monthly salary, like four times the price of a 600w HPS kit. The 945w one I saw costed oddly about the same as an average 315w kit, this one:
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That 945w DE is going to put off some heat...equivalent to a 1000w DE.
 
bob223 said:
Hello everyone,

Im a long time lurker but do not usually post. But i decided to take the dive and and switch from a 1000w hps to a 315lec for the warm summer months. I have been researching these light and reading posts on multiple forums. I find that most of the posts get off topic and lack any really information or pictures of what people are actually doing with these lights.

My goal is to have a club for people to share their experiences with these lights.i will be swapping out my hps tonight and hanging up the lec so pictures will be coming soon.

please feel free to post pictures, stats, questions, and feed back. Im hoping some of the more senior members will join in and bring their much needed expertise.

Well lets have fun and spread the word about these awesome lights!
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315 2x4tent promix,ffof,perlite in 5 gallon pots
 

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Hey now,
Can you start seeds under a sun system 315 w lec if the ballast is turned all the way down to the lowest setting? Or would a fluorescent be better suited for the job? Thanks in advance.
 
CrunchBerries said:
Hey now,
Can you start seeds under a sun system 315 w lec if the ballast is turned all the way down to the lowest setting? Or would a fluorescent be better suited for the job? Thanks in advance.
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I start under fluorescent, after they have a few sets of leaves I will move them to the cmh keeping the light a good 3 feet for the first several days to a week. That is just my regimen.
 
CrunchBerries said:
Hey now,
Can you start seeds under a sun system 315 w lec if the ballast is turned all the way down to the lowest setting? Or would a fluorescent be better suited for the job? Thanks in advance.
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Have to agree with @ilovetoskiatalta (snowboarded their in the off season) the fluorescent light is my personal choice for veg or a led equiv to them. The 315 I've been told doesn't work as well when dimmed down. I've got one that can be dimmed and was advised when I was running it to not do so because it changed the spectrum the light puts out.
 
I veg completely under T5's. 24 hr to keep them shorter and stout. May seem backwards but plants stretch more under non continues light. They stretch in the dark in search of light. But CMH are very good veg lights also. I just wouldn't start them under that much light.
 
Blue back said:
I veg completely under T5's. 24 hr to keep them shorter and stout. May seem backwards but plants stretch more under non continues light. They stretch in the dark in search of light. But CMH are very good veg lights also. I just wouldn't start them under that much light.
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24 hrs. of 5500k led works for me.
 
Blue back said:
4 times as much? That's not true a 315 cost between $100 and $400. Average for a real good one is around $250 and uses half the electricity as a HPS 600 with way less heat to cool down. It's also a way better grow light. Now u can pick up a 600 or 1000 dirt cheap used because everyone is switching to CMH and LED. For risen production a CMH can't be beat.View attachment 4623160
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That's how it is where I live, LECs are very overpriced. Switching to full LEC (same wattage) is not an option in my foreseeable future. But maybe I'll replace one at a time.
 
Northern lights - so stinky and sticky
 

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The Horitilux has the most uv rays. All other bulbs have a protective film in them. Expensive though. Otherwise the phillips. It twist a little
 
Hey guys, a quick question for LEC users, I’m sure this has been asked many times but I am getting all my gear together to set up a new grow since I moved, and I am strongly considering LEC instead of 1k HPS like I’ve always used, but as far as having enough wattage per sq ft for yield, and also the proper distance from plants for LECs how many 315s should I use for a 5x5 with 7’ ceilings? I’ve read a good bit on the topic, but I can’t decide if I should run 2 or 3 for my old 1 k HPS setup to be revamped, as I know their footprints are pretty small... Sorry for the very wordy post, any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Have a dank day!
 
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