please help was looking for some advice on cheap grow lights
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projectinfo
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http://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/
Here are the build plans for everything you need
I use the bridgelux eb strips gen 2
12 strips, 2 ft long each.
Hlg240h-24b driver
Their easy to put together and they even give you a list where to buy everything .
Here are the build plans for everything you need
I use the bridgelux eb strips gen 2
12 strips, 2 ft long each.
Hlg240h-24b driver
Their easy to put together and they even give you a list where to buy everything .
hotrodharley
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Fuck building shit. Buy an iPower light set and plug it in. Dimmable. Buy on Amazon. Go big wattage.
JohnDee
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Hi Casperd,
I don't think you'll be happy with cheap LEDs. Lots of disappointing grows confirm that.
Harley's suggestion of a cheap HID is most practical though in a small tent like that, HID might not be an option...though the 175 watt MH might be tempting (to me)
I recently bought a used LED and you might consider that option...,
JD
medicated18408
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I would recommend the HLG 65 quantum board, perfect for a 2x2 and is only $100. I just got their 135 QB and love it.
I'm too new so it wouldn't let me post a link, but check it out on growerslights com
I'm too new so it wouldn't let me post a link, but check it out on growerslights com
blowincherrypie
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65w is a little low for 4ft.. could probably veg with it but for flower Id want 2 65s
casperd
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i had a mars2 400w didnt impress me i was just looking at the growmouse puck light for the cob heatsink that has the samsung diodes that are on the solstrips just gonna get 2 of them
JohnDee
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Sounds good to me...but I'm just learning about leds. Sems that the samsung diodes are what you want.
I mentioned a used light because I recently purchased one. A lumiGrow pro 650. I never would have paid the asking price for these but used on ebay I paid like 1/4 retail. I just wanted to give it a try.
JD
Psychonautic Tendencies
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I just ordered everything for a 320 watt Samsung f series led setup. I bought every part individually and spent $380 shipped for everything, which was slightly cheaper than I expected it to be. I used this design for a basic idea then learned how to make some changes depending on space and power desired. Here is the link to the thread on here, all the part names are links.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/samsung-f-series-led-strip-build-for-a-3x3-links-for-all-parts-inc.960970/
https://www.rollitup.org/t/samsung-f-series-led-strip-build-for-a-3x3-links-for-all-parts-inc.960970/
PopeyeSpinach
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Maybe, but the QB watts are ALOT lower than most LEDs, my HLG 65 is at least 1.5-2 times better than the galaxy/mars hydro 300w it replaced
Purpsmagurps
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go with f strips.
or pucks
any samsung lm51c or the new bridgelux strips can save you some cash too. I'd go with samsung tho.
I took out my ac in my room. loving my electricity bill too.
or pucks
any samsung lm51c or the new bridgelux strips can save you some cash too. I'd go with samsung tho.
I took out my ac in my room. loving my electricity bill too.
blowincherrypie
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regardless.. 65w is not enough for 4ft2.. period. It will veg fine but you can NOT flower properly with under 20w/ft2 of any light out right now.
If you're only using it for a single plant (or a few tiny ones i suppose) in part of the tent it would be fine... If you're trying to properly light the entire tent, it will not be enough
PopeyeSpinach
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No arguments w that, but I think he would be better off buying a 4-pack of quantum board 120 and a sufficient driver for 200 ish bucks all together
blowincherrypie
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in a 2x2? that's the way other end of the spectrum and probably too much
PopeyeSpinach
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Ooops i thought it was 4' x 2', in that case he would be fine with 2
