Help with Lighting pleaseeee

Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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This is the light I bought for my first grow. I'm using the "1200" watt light and I'm using it in a 48x24x60 grow tent with three plants.
I know this isn't the best light, so I was considering buying a new light for my next grow.
Would it be a completely dumb idea to just buy the same light again and use them together, or would you suggest upgrading to an entirely different light?
Any advice is appreciated.
 
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TheChosenOne21

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I don't like the LED's with the fans built in. From what I heard and understand is that the inside of where the fans are gets dirty which will cause Issues. I am weary of buying cheap LED's to begin with as well. Maybe someone else can recommend a better, inexpensive option. I like the Growers choice LED's.
 
Jenko

Jenko

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TheChosenOne21 said:
I don't like the LED's with the fans built in. From what I heard and understand is that the inside of where the fans are gets dirty which will cause Issues. I am weary of buying cheap LED's to begin with as well. Maybe someone else can recommend a better, inexpensive option. I like the Growers choice LED's.
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Ok so how was your yield with this light on your first grow??
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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TheChosenOne21 said:
I don't like the LED's with the fans built in. From what I heard and understand is that the inside of where the fans are gets dirty which will cause Issues. I am weary of buying cheap LED's to begin with as well. Maybe someone else can recommend a better, inexpensive option. I like the Growers choice LED's.
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I didn't realize that! Thanks for letting me know.
 
DCcan

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SPECIFICATION
LED Power: 600W (10W x 60PCS)
LED Type: Dual-Chip Bridgelux / Epileds LEDs
Input Voltage: AC85~265V
Working Current: 680mA
Working Environment: -20℃~40℃, 45%RH~90%RH
Lumens: 7200lm
Working Frequency: 50/60Hz
Actual Power consumption: 80W

God no, don't buy another, keep the one you have for vegging seedlings, thats it for 80 watts of blurple.
160 watts for 2x4 isn't enough either.
 
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DCcan

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The other version, FSGTEK 1200, has a higher output, that may work for you.
Generally Blurple is the wrong spectrum for flowering, too much blue and red makes the plant grow all wonky

SPECIFICATIONS
LED Power: 1200W (10W x 120PCS)
LED Type: Dual-Chip Bridgelux / Epileds LEDs
Input Voltage: AC85~265V
Working Environment: -20℃~40℃, 45%RH~90%RH
Working Frequency: 50/60Hz
HPS Replacement: 800W HPS/MH
Product Dimensions :15.8*7.7*2.4 inches
Net weight:6.39 lb
Lifespan: 50,000 hours
Actual Power consumption: 250W
 
DCcan

DCcan

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I can't figure out why they put so few Bridgelux chips in there, so many Epiled chips for uv/ red/ blue.
Probably good for succulents or lettuce, not flowering pot.
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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DCcan said:
The other version, FSGTEK 1200, has a higher output, that may work for you.
Generally Blurple is the wrong spectrum for flowering, too much blue and red makes the plant grow all wonky

SPECIFICATIONS
LED Power: 1200W (10W x 120PCS)
LED Type: Dual-Chip Bridgelux / Epileds LEDs
Input Voltage: AC85~265V
Working Environment: -20℃~40℃, 45%RH~90%RH
Working Frequency: 50/60Hz
HPS Replacement: 800W HPS/MH
Product Dimensions :15.8*7.7*2.4 inches
Net weight:6.39 lb
Lifespan: 50,000 hours
Actual Power consumption: 250W
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Yea, this is the one I have.
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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DCcan said:
I can't figure out why they put so few Bridgelux chips in there, so many Epiled chips for uv/ red/ blue.
Probably good for succulents or lettuce, not flowering pot.
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I appreciate the advice. Any recommendations based off my tent size?
 
DCcan

DCcan

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Just figure minimum 30-40 watts per sq ft if you want actual pot with nice buds.
Mcdoolit said:
Yea, this is the one I have.
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You have the 250 watt version, so that may do the job for you.
Was wondering how you got 3 plants on 80 watts before.

250 watts min. for a 2x4, full spectrum.
HLG quantum boards/ Meijiu knockoffs, plenty of good stuff out there.
Check the Chinese quantum board knockoff thread for the latest.
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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DCcan said:
Just figure minimum 30-40 watts per sq ft if you want actual pot with nice buds.

You have the 250 watt version, so that may do the job for you.
Was wondering how you got 3 plants on 80 watts before.

250 watts min. for a 2x4, full spectrum.
HLG quantum boards/ Meijiu knockoffs, plenty of good stuff out there.
Check the Chinese quantum board knockoff thread for the latest.
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W an extra light (the same one) would it be better? Or it still isn't enough whatever kind of chips you said lol?
I know I want to add more light. Struggling with deciding to buy an entirely new light or just drop another hundred and get the same light to add to the space.
 
DCcan

DCcan

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Mcdoolit said:
W an extra light (the same one) would it be better? Or it still isn't enough whatever kind of chips you said lol?
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Too much heat for that short tent probably. 500 watts in a 5 foot high tent.
Still too much red/blue spectrum for flowering, but most Blurples work well for veg.

The Chinese Quantum Board Knock Off Builds

As the title suggest, can people post their builds, current grows, with results and not bullshit. Please don't start shit between HLG and Chinese made boards, every one has their own ideas and budgets and that's fine. This could be just as educational as any other custom builds, lets see how...
www.rollitup.org

If you plan on staying in one tent 2x4 for now, then do supplemental white strips/ boards above or on the side.
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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DCcan said:
Too much heat for that short tent probably. 500 watts in a 5 foot high tent.
Still too much red/blue spectrum for flowering, but most Blurples work well for veg.

The Chinese Quantum Board Knock Off Builds

As the title suggest, can people post their builds, current grows, with results and not bullshit. Please don't start shit between HLG and Chinese made boards, every one has their own ideas and budgets and that's fine. This could be just as educational as any other custom builds, lets see how...
www.rollitup.org

If you plan on staying in one tent 2x4 for now, then do supplemental white strips/ boards above or on the side.
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Thanks! I didn't even know that was an option. I'll look into them. I appreciate it!
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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Jenko said:
Any pics please
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These are some pics of the ladies. I've overfed them, so I'm trying to correct that mistake. Other than that, they seem ok?
I am half tempted to just do my second run with the same light or maybe add the boards that the above person mentioned.
I know my light is a cheap one, so I feel like it could be better....but not too bad for a cheap light, right?
 

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