Torn on LEDs

GreenBean 420 · Apr 6, 2021

New to LEDs, this will be my second grow. First went wonderfully. and need to pick up one or two lights. I’ve done SOME research and have a decent grasp on the terminology etc

48x48x72 grow tent
Plan to grow 6 Autos and keep them short and even (LST)

Im all confused and torn on how the spread will be with these lights. Like if they autos are relatively small in size and I can push them all together in the middle of the tent, then do I still need the larger amount of watts to cover 16sqft? Or am o just measuring out how much space my 6 plants are taking up?

my budget is 500 or under (which is high for me) I wanted like 300 or under. Was looking at the spider farms, the sonofarm, and some random others.
Any help with setup suggestions would be awesome. Usually I’m very into my research but I just had a kid and time is very limited for reading and YouTube

cheers y’all

Rolla J · Apr 6, 2021

GreenBean 420 said:
New to LEDs, this will be my second grow. First went wonderfully. and need to pick up one or two lights. I’ve done SOME research and have a decent grasp on the terminology etc

48x48x72 grow tent
Plan to grow 6 Autos and keep them short and even (LST)

Im all confused and torn on how the spread will be with these lights. Like if they autos are relatively small in size and I can push them all together in the middle of the tent, then do I still need the larger amount of watts to cover 16sqft? Or am o just measuring out how much space my 6 plants are taking up?

my budget is 500 or under (which is high for me) I wanted like 300 or under. Was looking at the spider farms, the sonofarm, and some random others.
Any help with setup suggestions would be awesome. Usually I’m very into my research but I just had a kid and time is very limited for reading and YouTube

cheers y’all

Cheers. Congratulations on the child bro

Rolla J · Apr 6, 2021

Rolla J said:
Cheers. Congratulations on the child bro

Right under budget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QYWPZZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_SXCKTA05K8F0MACCAZBV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Sokofofat · Apr 6, 2021

GreenBean 420 said:
New to LEDs, this will be my second grow. First went wonderfully. and need to pick up one or two lights. I’ve done SOME research and have a decent grasp on the terminology etc

48x48x72 grow tent
Plan to grow 6 Autos and keep them short and even (LST)

Im all confused and torn on how the spread will be with these lights. Like if they autos are relatively small in size and I can push them all together in the middle of the tent, then do I still need the larger amount of watts to cover 16sqft? Or am o just measuring out how much space my 6 plants are taking up?

my budget is 500 or under (which is high for me) I wanted like 300 or under. Was looking at the spider farms, the sonofarm, and some random others.
Any help with setup suggestions would be awesome. Usually I’m very into my research but I just had a kid and time is very limited for reading and YouTube

cheers y’all

I was in the same position as you a couple months ago. I went with the spider farmer sf2000 and have been really happy. I've used it in a 3x3 and 4x2 and had a great coverage/spread for all my plants, even the ones on the edges. Your tent is significantly bigger than though, but if you keep the light high it should reach every corner of a 4x4 though the wattage might be bit low for your space and optimal growth.

Sokofofat · Apr 6, 2021

Rolla J said:
Right under budget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QYWPZZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_SXCKTA05K8F0MACCAZBV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This would be ideal! You'd have to be willing to dish out 500 though

GreenBean 420 · Apr 6, 2021

Rolla J said:
Right under budget https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QYWPZZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_SXCKTA05K8F0MACCAZBV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks homie! And sweet. I haven’t seen that light before so I’ll do some research on it!

question for all
Would it be better for me to pick up 2 - 200 watt lights and hang them slightly apart for better coverage (rather than one 400)? Would that be better than a single light in the middle of the 4x4 floor?

Rolla J · Apr 6, 2021

Np man
That one up above does look cool.
Imo I'd go with 2 lights over 1. Depending on size and money. 2 sonofarms would look good in a 4x4 also https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R6KLRHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_HWT4QDTKW8MYVEB4F6YK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

GreenBean 420 · Apr 6, 2021

The sonofarms look awesome I need to find out more about them vs the spider farms. I was looking at black dog lights . Also your name seems familiar rolla J I think you helped me out on my green crack cfl grow years ago

Rolla J · Apr 6, 2021

GreenBean 420 said:
The sonofarms look awesome I need to find out more about them vs the spider farms. I was looking at black dog lights . Also your name seems familiar rolla J I think you helped me out on my green crack cfl grow years ago

1 difference between them is SF uses Samsung lm301b diodes. That sure was me bongsmilie

been back on since Nov of 2020. I'm running a 3x3. Coming close to the 1st harvest in a long time. Glad to see ya around :clap:

GreenBean 420 · Apr 6, 2021

Rolla J said:
1 difference between them is SF uses Samsung lm301b diodes. That sure was me been back on since Nov of 2020. I'm running a 3x3. Coming close to the 1st harvest in a long time. Glad to see ya around

Yeah exactly I know the Samsung diodes are suppose to be great but I need to see if people are reporting on the sono ones or what they use. And awesome man link it up!!

Rolla J · Apr 6, 2021

That's my little setup

using 3 Groplanner 100Watt leds. Connects to wifi. They are pretty sweet. Id like the option of mounting the driver outside the tent tho
(the sono can) to help regulate temperature

pulpoinspace · Apr 6, 2021

GreenBean 420 said:
New to LEDs, this will be my second grow. First went wonderfully. and need to pick up one or two lights. I’ve done SOME research and have a decent grasp on the terminology etc

48x48x72 grow tent
Plan to grow 6 Autos and keep them short and even (LST)

Im all confused and torn on how the spread will be with these lights. Like if they autos are relatively small in size and I can push them all together in the middle of the tent, then do I still need the larger amount of watts to cover 16sqft? Or am o just measuring out how much space my 6 plants are taking up?

my budget is 500 or under (which is high for me) I wanted like 300 or under. Was looking at the spider farms, the sonofarm, and some random others.
Any help with setup suggestions would be awesome. Usually I’m very into my research but I just had a kid and time is very limited for reading and YouTube

cheers y’all

I would continue using the lights from the first grow as it went well.

SnoopyDoo · Apr 6, 2021

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After shipping, etc should be right around your budget. No worries about bright/hot spots with this style light. You can grow the plant right up to the lights - even between the bars. As long as the plant doesn't touch the lights/bars, you'll be fine.

Sokofofat · Apr 7, 2021

Rolla J said:
That's my little setupView attachment 4872562 using 3 Groplanner 100Watt leds. Connects to wifi. They are pretty sweet. Id like the option of mounting the driver outside the tent tho
(the sono can) to help regulate temperature

I’ve always tried to avoid hanging multiple lights close to each other since I’ve heard the overlap can cause high intensity that will burn a plant or at least create inconsistent growth. I’ve done two full grows with LEDs so far so I’m not totally sure, would love to know your experience with then overlapping.

GreenBean 420 · Apr 7, 2021

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Might be going with the Sono 4000 because of the warranty. The SF is 50 more watts but this is also cheaper and “on sale”. Can you mount the drivers outside the tent on this one? Doesn’t look like you can ‍

400watts/16sqft = 25 watts per sqft. I believe they say it should be 35ish. Will this light ha dlsr 4-6 autos? I feel like it will ‍

Rolla J · Apr 11, 2021

Sokofofat said:
I’ve always tried to avoid hanging multiple lights close to each other since I’ve heard the overlap can cause high intensity that will burn a plant or at least create inconsistent growth. I’ve done two full grows with LEDs so far so I’m not totally sure, would love to know your experience with then overlapping.

So far so good. I can do a couple different combinations. I just read what my plants want

Rolla J · Apr 11, 2021

GreenBean 420 said:
SonoFarm PRO - Farmer Series SF4000 LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Diodes Dimmable Daisy Chain Commercial Indoor Veg Flower Growing Lamps Hydroponics Greenhouse Lamp 3000K 5000K 660nm 760nm IR — SonoFarm.com

Learn why the SonoFarm SF4000 beats Spider Farmer grow lights in every category! We offer 2-Day Shipping and 5-Year Warranty to top it off!

sonofarm.com

Might be going with the Sono 4000 because of the warranty. The SF is 50 more watts but this is also cheaper and “on sale”. Can you mount the drivers outside the tent on this one? Doesn’t look like you can ‍
400watts/16sqft = 25 watts per sqft. I believe they say it should be 35ish. Will this light ha dlsr 4-6 autos? I feel like it will ‍

That's badass. If you have a PayPal. You can do a Pay in 4 where you make the initial payment and have 3 other payments everyother week. They make it so affordable now a days

Check this out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZSLMPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_5N012J2EW1Q8Y05TB9E1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

1212ham · Apr 11, 2021

Don't trust the specs you see on amazon or alibaba, misleading advertising and outright lies are more than common. As for many of the warranties, good luck!
People here have had good luck with meijiu and king bright on alibaba.

GreenBean 420 · Apr 14, 2021

Thanks everyone. Ended up going w two SonoFarm 2000s. Hung em yesterday but need to readjust everything

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