Gtjoker420
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so you think that sp150 wouldnt fry my seedlings and clones. I only have about 4ft of space for height in that side
Which light should I use for vegging in a skinny area
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The Gram Reaper
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I don't think it will fry, it says it has heat sinks and all the LEDs I have worked with usually run on the cooler side. I can't speak on behalf of mars hydro because I have no experience with their products. I know HLG is quality and runs cool. You want a little higher temps in veg so some heat might not be a bad thing. You can keep the LEDs at a closer range, but I noticed they will make plants droop and look sickly if put too close. If you see that happening, back them off about 6 more inches.
HydroKid239
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bloom-Plus-1000W-1500W-3000W-LED-Grow-Light-Sunlike-Full-Spectrum-Indoor-Plants/353153592216?hash=item5239982b98:g:1WcAAOSwcPhfIUFXThis ine should get the job done for veg.and it's cheap.
Gtjoker420
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not a very long light though. i want to make sure i cover as much of the area as possible
PadawanWarrior
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It's cheap all right. It doesn't even say the actual wattage. I don't buy that cheap stuff. I'm also not a fan of Mars or Spider Farmer. They're made at the same factory in China. But to each his own.
HydroKid239
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Considering the space being a 1x3 it would do fine imo. No need to get a light that's gonna grow the plant thru the walls.
The Gram Reaper
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He might need to take x-rays of his plants.
I agree with Padawan though, its best to get something tried and tested and honest with their product.
Gtjoker420
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that bloomplus light will be right up against the wall of the tent though, i dont want it to get hot and burn my tent down. could that even happen haha?
The Gram Reaper
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Depends, I have heard stories of LEDs that you could fry eggs on lol. Most stay cool though and you can have them up against the tent, but the safer the better.
Gtjoker420
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The Gram Reaper
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Claims to replace a 600w but I am not sure if that means all 4 or if that is possible with them. I can't make heads or tails of LED stats, sorry, they might be good I am not sure. I am used to measuring everything by lumens lol.
pulpoinspace
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for veg you need very little light. 3' is not great for flouros but its still what i would recommend. vegging with LEDs is a lot less fool proof than flouros.
something like this: ofc they come in 1', 2' or 4'... not 3'
something like this: ofc they come in 1', 2' or 4'... not 3'
Amazon.com : Durolux DL822N T5 HO 2Ft 2 Fluorescent Lamps Grow Lighting System with 5000 Lumens and 6500K Full Spectrum and Low Profile 7" Wide Reflector : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Durolux DL822N T5 HO 2Ft 2 Fluorescent Lamps Grow Lighting System with 5000 Lumens and 6500K Full Spectrum and Low Profile 7" Wide Reflector : Garden & Outdoor
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NukaKola
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Get like 8 Samsung strips and mount them on some angle wired in parallel to an HLG-80h-24a driver. They are less than 3/4" wide per strip and about 22" long. Running at ~10w per strip shouldn't require any heatsink.
Strips are $1.22 ea
Driver is $38
All you need is a power cord, some 18AWG solid wire, Wagos, and some angle to make a frame. Should be $80-100 total.
Strips are $1.22 ea
Driver is $38
All you need is a power cord, some 18AWG solid wire, Wagos, and some angle to make a frame. Should be $80-100 total.
Gtjoker420
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thats enough light to veg plants pretty good in that small space? I dont want to just use it for clones.
Gtjoker420
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i could put all 4 of them hanging from the top and completely cover the whole area. I just dont know if that is a good light spectrum
Gtjoker420
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they offer a white, yellow, and a pink color light.
eddy600
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https://timbergrowlights.com/model-2vl/ This looks like it would fill your tent with some nice light
Gtjoker420
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just wanna get a veg light for that small section or a cheaper light that can do both
Gtjoker420
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Even though the watts are low?