Is this a good light for $150?

Flindagrow

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #1

 

Eugenios

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #2

I would avoid blurple. What size is your tent?

 

JoeBlow5823

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #3

No way that light draws 460w. no way.

 

BBQtoast

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #4

Replaces 1000w HP's, value adding seller, VIPA say replaces a 600w 395w.

 

PJ Diaz

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #5

Likely 280watts at the board. Approx 115watt loss for internal fans and driver loss.

 

Flindagrow

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #6

Eugenios said:

I would avoid blurple. What size is your tent?

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3x3x6 why avoid burple?

 

Last edited: Dec 30, 2020

Eugenios

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #7

Flindagrow said:

3x3x6

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I'm not an expert but I would go with an HLG 300 or maybe something little cheaper like Mars Hydro FC3000. Both are excellent quality.

 

PJ Diaz

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #8

Spend another $100 and put together a DIY rig with quality HLG gear.

 

PSUAGRO.

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #9

Good for mood lighting in the bedroom though..

 

ilovereggae

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• Dec 30, 2020

• #10

Flindagrow said:

3x3x6 why avoid burple?

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its 10 yr old tech. you can get much more efficient better leds for just a little more money.

would be like paying $1500 for a MacBook built in 2010, now. might be new, but you could spend the same money and get something way better.

 

Jesusgrowsmygrass

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #11

You could also check the used market like craigslist or ebay.

 

HydroKid239

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #12

Flindagrow said:

3x3x6 why avoid burple?

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Pics worth a thousand words.. and these are mine. Old & new grows.

 

JoeBlow5823

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #13

HydroKid239 said:

Pics worth a thousand words.. and these are mine. Old & new grows.
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That pretty much sums it up.

 

Boatguy

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #14

JoeBlow5823 said:

That pretty much sums it up.

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it certainly does

 

kovidkough

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #15

HydroKid239 said:

Pics worth a thousand words.. and these are mine. Old & new grows.
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nah those are still fattening up B

 

a mongo frog

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #16

Flindagrow said:

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You'd be better off getting the Jordan 1 Retros in smoke grey. Then buying an 600 watt hps. Better deal too. Not to mention the life change that would happen.

 

scoobyboy

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• Jan 1, 2021

• #17

Old school leds can work just as well . Just under half box per meter square. On my second run now but will be running 540w qb on next to see the difference .