Gtjoker420
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Which light should I get for vegging in a 3x1 skinny area. I have attached a picture of the area.
Which light should I use for vegging in a skinny area
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The Gram Reaper
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1000w double ended for sure.
Just kidding, I would go LED or CFL. Should be able to get a light that fits those measurements. Maybe a 2x1. You can get a CFL tube light and purchase veg LED strip tubes to replace the bulbs with.
Just kidding, I would go LED or CFL. Should be able to get a light that fits those measurements. Maybe a 2x1. You can get a CFL tube light and purchase veg LED strip tubes to replace the bulbs with.
Gtjoker420
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I want to order all the parts and build a nice strip light that would be sufficient for the area. I have absolutely no idea how to build a grow light though. I have built computers and am pretty good at following instructions hahaha
HydroKid239
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Really trying to grow literal FIRE! lol
The Gram Reaper
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That's way out of my expertise I just hand people money for stuff then go plug it in. Replace a few bulbs now and then and things are good. Its not worth the headache in my opinion. If you are just starting a grow you want as little chance for stuff to go wrong as possible.
The Gram Reaper
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Winters coming, you gotta keep em warm.
Besides its time for him to start mastering the elements.
Gtjoker420
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It was cold this am when I opened the tent hahaha
HydroKid239
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A nice slim radiator will help that out. I have one.. haven't had to use it yet.
The Gram Reaper
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Focus on environmental control, if I could go back and trade lighting for environmental control I would be rich by now. Having a few good producing lights is way better than a having a lot of shitty producing ones.
HydroKid239
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It’s thin as hell. I can put it along any of the walls.
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The Gram Reaper
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I got a heater from dome depot for 70$ that is oil filled. Its radiator style, doesn't use much electricity, and keeps stuff pretty warm. Has a tip over safety thing and shuts off when it reaches a certain temp. Pretty much all you need if you have good insulation. It doesn't let off light to make heat, though there is a red 'on' light.
HydroKid239
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electric tape will fix that. My power strips are inside my tent. I had to cover the orange switch.
Gtjoker420
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i have a heater already, and i have a light for my flower side already, I just need a light for vegging and small plants right now for the small area. i was looking at the mars hydro sp150 because of its narrow design, but Idk how hot that will get without the dimmer knob and it constantly blasting full power
The Gram Reaper
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It doesn't look like you will have much room for a fan unless its a clip on, you could get a cheap duct fan and put it up like a chimney.
The Gram Reaper
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I just checked that out it should work pretty good. Says it has a 2x2 foot print
The Gram Reaper
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Heat might not be too much of an issue with that light either, not sure. You might get away with leaving the tent door open but may create light leaks for the other section.
Gtjoker420
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ya i would like to not have to leave the section open
HydroKid239
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Thats how I have mine in the 2x2
PadawanWarrior
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2 of these, and get a couple dimmers. Use code "RIU10" for 10% off.
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Or one or two of these ChilLed lights. Go through this link for 5% off.
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HLG 65 V2
HLG 65 V2 is ideal for a vegging or flowering in compact spaces. Equivalent to 120W T5 or 200W CFL output or 150W metal halide. Samsung LM301H LED
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Or one or two of these ChilLed lights. Go through this link for 5% off.
Growcraft X1 Mini - 65W LED Grow Light - Commercial Grade
Growcraft Light Spectrum Options Passive Cooling Linear Bar Design Thin Profile – Only 1.375in Tall & 4in Wide Rugged T Slot Bar Design Over-sized surface area for maximum heat dissipation Remote Power Driver Location Lower your heat load by removing power driver outside grow area...
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The Gram Reaper
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One of those cheap alluminum duct fans should work alright then. You could get ducting with it to minimize the light leaking by sending it some where.