Is this a good light

coreywebster said:

Couldn't tell you if the par maps or stats are accurate but it would serve you well at 75% in a 2x2 and give great coverage being it's 58cm square.

If you've got the tent already measure the gap from pole to pole , because it might not fit

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Moflow said:

Farmlite led....?
Those par figures don't look quite right measured in a 4 x 4 but the light should be good for a 2 x 2
As @coreywebster sez, measure the 2 x 2 tent first.

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desplegado said:

I'm starting my first grow and I'm wondering if this is a good light for a 2x2 tent
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Rocket Soul said:

I concur with Mo: those numbers are fudged. Or maybe its the numbers of their 480w version of the light. There is just not enough watts in this light to give those numbers, no way.
It will give you enough light for a 2x2 but id advice against to buy a light that is fudging their numbers. If they are already lying about output how do you know if they will honor their warranty or not burn down your house?

Are you looking for lights directly on Amazon? Its full of bogus lights with bogus claims, dont look there, look for successful growers here and what they use, or just state your budget and which market (us/eu/other) youre in here and we can help you out.
HLG/Migro/Vipar all have good and economic alternatives but get them vetted and checked out properly first. Also, nothing wrong with buying the lights of amazon but if you start your search there youre going to drown in shitty alternatives.

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desplegado said:

Nah I've just been looking for less expensive bc I've already spent like 200-400 and ab to spend 300 more just trying not to pay over 200 for a light but I might have to

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Rocket Soul said:

You can defo get a good light for a 2x2 for less than 200, just know where to look. The list posted above has a Vipar light, 1500 pro something which is usually my go to recommendation for a 2x2 on a budget. Very even light coverage and enough light to cover any situation in a 2x2. And close to 100bucks.

If you can go as high as 150 and in the us market then 2x board/heatsink kits from HLG on a 150w driver would be better and leave you with the option of expanding but theres some basic ikea-like diy involved. The kits would be about 50 each and youd need a driver for another 50ish; id use meanwell xlg-150h-AB. All together a better option, double the diodes and better spectrum, HLG stands behind their products like noone else and doubling up on boards means you have a efficiency advantage over SF/Mars/Vipar.

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desplegado said:

Alr bc the ones I've found are close to like 140-200 for a 2x2-4x4

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The 11 best small grow light for a 2 x 2 or 0.6m x 0.6m grow tent 2024

I have tested 12 of the best grow lights for a 2ft x 2ft or 0.6m x 0.6m grow tent and compare them for PAR output, efficiency and value for money.

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HandyGringo said:

Gonna link it again because it's very much relevant to what you're talking about.

The 11 best small grow light for a 2 x 2 or 0.6m x 0.6m grow tent 2024

I have tested 12 of the best grow lights for a 2ft x 2ft or 0.6m x 0.6m grow tent and compare them for PAR output, efficiency and value for money.

migrolight.com

You can get a perfectly fine light for 110-150$

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Rocket Soul said:

Ill link aswell:
Boards: https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/components/products/qb288-rspec-fr-quantum-board
Theres heatsinks aswell if you look in the same section if the link. You could probably even sink the two boards with 3mm alusheet but it woul maybe restrict air movement a bit.

Driver:

xlg-150-h-ab | Octopart

Find xlg-150-h-ab on Octopart: the fastest source for datasheets, pricing, specs and availability.

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Octopart can give you prices of most components. Best is always getting somewhere local though for better over the coubter warranty service in case need be.

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desplegado said:

I live nowhere with a home depo/ikea/ hardware
The most i have is tractor supply or homebase and there like garden stuff and other shi I'd have to order everything online

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Rocket Soul said:

I was referring to technical level, its as easy as sticking a wire into a pushin connector. You dont need any ikea, maybe a hardware shop but thats it. Apart from boards, sinking and driver all you need are a few wago connectors (4 x2way, 2x 3way) and some way to hang the two boards as one: basicly a little alu angle and some wire.

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