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flamingo24

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Apologize in advance for any newbie remarks, first post. Ill be setting up a 1 plant setup in my closet for recreational grow. I was looking around and am intrigued by the LEDs that are out there. I was wondering if 2 of these would be sufficient enough light for ONE female cannabis plant.

http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-LED-Spotlight-Bulb-TriBand-Spectrum---ONE

I will be growing for a hobby and for recreational use in the state of colorado. Due to space, and heating issues, this just seemed easiest as far as lighting goes. I was hoping 2 of these spotlights would produce a fairly decent amount of light nutrient for 1 plant. Please share your thoughts.
 
Mechmike

Mechmike

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flamingo24 said:
Apologize in advance for any newbie remarks, first post. Ill be setting up a 1 plant setup in my closet for recreational grow. I was looking around and am intrigued by the LEDs that are out there. I was wondering if 2 of these would be sufficient enough light for ONE female cannabis plant.

http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-LED-Spotlight-Bulb-TriBand-Spectrum---ONE

I will be growing for a hobby and for recreational use in the state of colorado. Due to space, and heating issues, this just seemed easiest as far as lighting goes. I was hoping 2 of these spotlights would produce a fairly decent amount of light nutrient for 1 plant. Please share your thoughts.
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At 13 watts per bulb you won't have enough light to finish even one plant well with 2 bulbs. ~100w of LED per plant is a good rule of thumb for starters. Those bulbs might be good for side lighting but as a top light they don't have enough intensity to get the photons past an inch or two of canopy.
 
Mechmike

Mechmike

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flamingo24 said:
Thanks for the feedback. After a little more research, I think I'm going to use this for $23 more http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-HTG-Supply-2-Foot-2-Lamp-PL-55-Tek-Lamp
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That T-5 light will get you started and there isn't a thing wrong with T-5 but its still only 48 watts of light and about 1000 lumens for $70. The LED floods that Bumping Spheda found at Amazon $20 produce 1100 lumens each. With them you could more than triple your light using only 10.5 more watts and save yourself $10 at the same time. The 2700k might be a little biased toward red but it will work fine. You'll see more stretch with only 2700k. Amazon has the same bulb in 5000k but it costs $10 more here http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423426-19-5-Watt-120-Watt-Dimmable/dp/B008RWSC94/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1383422419&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Philips+19.5-Watt+(120-Watt)+PAR38+LED+5000K+Indoor+Flood+Light+Bulb,+Dimmable
 
PSUAGRO.

PSUAGRO.

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Mechmike said:
That T-5 light will get you started and there isn't a thing wrong with T-5 but its still only 48 watts of light and about 1000 lumens for $70. The LED floods that Bumping Spheda found at Amazon $20 produce 1100 lumens each. With them you could more than triple your light using only 10.5 more watts and save yourself $10 at the same time. The 2700k might be a little biased toward red but it will work fine. You'll see more stretch with only 2700k. Amazon has the same bulb in 5000k but it costs $10 more here http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423426-19-5-Watt-120-Watt-Dimmable/dp/B008RWSC94/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1383422419&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Philips+19.5-Watt+(120-Watt)+PAR38+LED+5000K+Indoor+Flood+Light+Bulb,+Dimmable
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It's 10000 lumens btw for the that Pl system, 5000 lm per 55w bulb(htg inflated #'s though).......still nice panel for two small girls.
 
Mechmike

Mechmike

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I agree HTG's numbers are too rosy. I think the 2' t5ho bulbs produce between 1700-2000 lumens when they're brand new so I was wrong as well. The fact that LEDs last for so much longer is also a good thing to consider. Those t5's need to be replaced regularly to maintain the light while LEDs are pay once and use for 8-10 years
 
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