NEED HELP CHOOSING A LIGHT

Datcoldboi · Jul 22, 2020

Im needing help choosing the right grow light for my setup. I plan on using a 3x3 tent in my spare bedroom. Im wanting to maximize yield and bud quality. Need help choosing a light that can maximize the available space of a 3x3 for both veg and flowering. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.. not really wanting to spend more than 500$ unless its a must. Been looking at the sf-2000 and the ts2000 but thought there must be something better? Besides the sf2k only flowers 2x4 area so Plz help

Hobbes · Jul 23, 2020

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Datcoldboi said:
Im wanting to maximize yield and bud quality. Need help choosing a light that can maximize the available space of a 3x3 for both veg and flowering.

Datcoldboi I'm a fan of the Black Dog LED line of lights, I've got 2 for my veg and flower tents. The 400 watt version will be perfect for you.

It's about $500 more than you wanted to spend but you'll be getting the most powerful 400 watt light on the market. I use the 200 watt in my 3x3 veg tent and the growth is almost perfectly timed for clones to go in my flower tent after harvest.

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PhytoMAX-2 400 | Grow Lights for Indoor Plants | Black Dog LED

Grow healthy, happy plants with the PhytoMAX-2 400 grow light from Black Dog LED. This light evenly delivers our Phyto-Genesis spectrum over the whole footprint.

www.blackdogled.com

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FluffySquish · Jul 23, 2020

I was looking at this for a 3 x 3 project idea HLG 225 and they'll give 10% off with RIU10 code

Datcoldboi · Jul 23, 2020

FluffySquish said:
I was looking at this for a 3 x 3 project idea HLG 225 and they'll give 10% off with RIU10 code

Is this light better than other similarly priced lights? And is it strong enough to flower 3x3? Just want to make sure there isnt something better than the ones Ive been looking at

FluffySquish · Jul 23, 2020

There is always better, if you wanna get closer to your $500 limit. We are currently running a SolarXtreme® 500 in our 4 x 4 I think it ran about $385 after a online coupon discount.

PadawanWarrior · Jul 23, 2020

Datcoldboi said:
Im needing help choosing the right grow light for my setup. I plan on using a 3x3 tent in my spare bedroom. Im wanting to maximize yield and bud quality. Need help choosing a light that can maximize the available space of a 3x3 for both veg and flowering. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.. not really wanting to spend more than 500$ unless its a must. Been looking at the sf-2000 and the ts2000 but thought there must be something better? Besides the sf2k only flowers 2x4 area so Plz help

I'd check out Timber too. I'm sure there's a discount code out there somewhere. I don't have any Timber lights, but they're nice. I have all HLG for LED's.

Model 4VS

This high powered 4 COB LED light fixture features Bridgelux Vero29 COBs and dual Meanwell drivers for maximum uptime. Remote driver placement helps with managing heat and custom color temperatures are available. Innovative design for use in a 3 x 3 to a 3.5 x 3.5 foot coverage area.

timbergrowlights.com

.Smoke · Jul 23, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/iPower-Digital-Dimmable-System-Reflector/dp/B005GYRZV2

Amazon.com: iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan Carbon Filter 25 Feet Ducting Combo with Variable Speed Controller and Rope Hanger for Grow Tent Ventilation: Garden & Outdoor

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Just a tad over your $500 budget. Better production than what you'll get for the money "store bought" LED wise, AND you'll be growing with HPS like all the cool kids do

PappyVanWinkle · Jul 23, 2020

HLG 300L could work

HLG 300L Rspec®

HLG 300L Rspec is ideal for a 600W HID replacement. High efficiency white light quantum boards. Samsung LM301H LED Full-spectrum White and 660nm Red

horticulturelightinggroup.com

PadawanWarrior · Jul 23, 2020

Datcoldboi said:
Is this light better than other similarly priced lights? And is it strong enough to flower 3x3? Just want to make sure there isnt something better than the ones Ive been looking at

I talked to Dan at Timber. They have a code for anyone to use. $25 off any light.
"TIMBER2020R"

Datcoldboi · Jul 24, 2020

I dont think i want to go the HID/HPS route. Not sure how it will affect my electeicity bill. Im just looking to buy the best light for the money. Most bang for your buck if you will, but not necessarily the most expensive.

PadawanWarrior · Jul 24, 2020

Datcoldboi said:
I dont think i want to go the HID/HPS route. Not sure how it will affect my electeicity bill. Im just looking to buy the best light for the money. Most bang for your buck if you will, but not necessarily the most expensive.

A 315 CMH, or this HLG is another option. If you order from HLG use code "RIU10" for 10%off.

HLG 225

HLG ELITE is 225W LED lamp is powered with our custom designed high efficiency Full Spectrum White LED with boosted Red and Deep Red LED. HLG 225 is equivalent to 315W CMH.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

chronnie49 · Jul 25, 2020

Hobbes said:
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Datcoldboi I'm a fan of the Black Dog LED line of lights, I've got 2 for my veg and flower tents. The 400 watt version will be perfect for you.

It's about $500 more than you wanted to spend but you'll be getting the most powerful 400 watt light on the market. I use the 200 watt in my 3x3 veg tent and the growth is almost perfectly timed for clones to go in my flower tent after harvest.

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PhytoMAX-2 400 | Grow Lights for Indoor Plants | Black Dog LED

Grow healthy, happy plants with the PhytoMAX-2 400 grow light from Black Dog LED. This light evenly delivers our Phyto-Genesis spectrum over the whole footprint.

www.blackdogled.com

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Why is that light so expensive for 400 watts?

I am new to led so maybe I'm missing something but that doesnt seem like a very good deal.

Hobbes · Jul 25, 2020

chronnie49 said:
Why is that light so expensive for 400 watts?

It costs more to build than other LED methods such as "white" light and cob.

It also puts out more pur watts.

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coreywebster · Jul 25, 2020

Black dog is still only 1.56umols/j in 2020 when most are hitting 2.4-2.8umols/j for half the cost or less.

It doesn't come close to been the most powerful light on the market. Not even anywhere in the top 100 most powerful lights on the market.

Renfro · Jul 25, 2020

This 4VS would be a great lighting option for a 3x3 as would a 600 watt HPS or a 315 CMH (my last choice because it's a little under powered IMO, better for like 2.5x2.5 feet.)

Model 4VS

This high powered 4 COB LED light fixture features Bridgelux Vero29 COBs and dual Meanwell drivers for maximum uptime. Remote driver placement helps with managing heat and custom color temperatures are available. Innovative design for use in a 3 x 3 to a 3.5 x 3.5 foot coverage area.

timbergrowlights.com

Flatrate · Jul 25, 2020

Timber makes one hell of a light!

chronnie49 · Jul 25, 2020

coreywebster said:
Black dog is still only 1.56umols/j in 2020 when most are hitting 2.4-2.8umols/j for half the cost or less.

It doesn't come close to been the most powerful light on the market. Not even anywhere in the top 100 most powerful lights on the market.

That's what I was thinking. Seems like a ripoff to me.

I know the op was asking about a 3x3 but I could get a zues pro or something similar for the price of that blackdog.

.Smoke · Jul 25, 2020

Datcoldboi said:
I dont think i want to go the HID/HPS route. Not sure how it will affect my electeicity bill. Im just looking to buy the best light for the money. Most bang for your buck if you will, but not necessarily the most expensive.

Get what you're saying here, but still don't understand how people are like, "$1000 LED? Or $200 HPS? Well, the HPS is $20 a month more in electricity, so let me drop $1000 on a light instead..."

That's a loooooooot of months worth of getting great buds with hps....if you can deal with the heat HID still wins in my book.
Just my 2 cents.

Renfro · Jul 25, 2020

.Smoke said:
That's a loooooooot of months worth of getting great buds with hps....if you can deal with the heat HID still wins in my book.
Just my 2 cents.

I do agree that if you can deal with the heat HPS is definitely still a good option. If it comes down to the cost of producing a pound being $100 or $170 then I don't really care about the energy costs as much as just flat out yield per square foot. If adding another watt gets me another gram outta that space then it's good. lol

mauricem00 · Jul 25, 2020

Ihave found that this worka wel in a 3 by 3 tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZYY2321/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07ZYY2321&pd_rd_w=Ljs82&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=gALxU&pf_rd_r=2Q8S052SJD6JHWHW2758&pd_rd_r=5776635e-1213-4e7e-b146-f1c8b7f3d518&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRRE5FRllHMTg0RDMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MDY5NjMySEU5R0w3TjJCWlpJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNDM1NDQzTFpXS1dEN1ZBN1FYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== you could also use a 400waty MH/HPS light like most commercial growers https://www.amazon.com/iPower-Digital-Dimmable-System-Reflector/dp/B00CQ8IHL8/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=400+watt+hps+grow+light&qid=1595694989&s=hi&sr=1-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTEYxMFNYWFBONE1IJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIzNTUzMzhLTE05QlZFQkQxMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDQ0MTIzMTJKNjgyRTJaNExLNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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