which light would you pick? (budget)

backyardwarrior · Feb 6, 2016

For now my only purpose is to keep my plants in veg til i can get some girls ready to flower outdoor in a greenhouse so watts aren't a big deal but i don't need alot I'm lookin at these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KM1EXXW/ref=s9_simh_awbw_d0_g86_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-2&pf_rd_r=1CV94FH1P3CX110HACQB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2072522802&pf_rd_i=mobile
Or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RCC73HM/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1454819018&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX220_SY330_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=yescom+400w&dpPl=1&dpID=51niR99K1uL&ref=plSrch
I can get this one for about 115 on another site

Connoisseurus Rex · Feb 6, 2016

If power isn't an issue, 400 all the way. You can fit more plants under it.

Corso312 · Feb 6, 2016

I'd go with led tubes from home depot or a t5 fixtures for veg... The bulbs last a longgg time and great for veg.

I've had a 48" 8 bulb T5 fixture for 5 years and haven't replaced a bulb yet.. Still great for veg n clones.

nomofatum · Feb 6, 2016

How big a space are you going to light?

For budget, a HPS/MH system with a MH bulb will probably be your best bet. How big depends on how big a space you are lighting.

bryan oconner · Feb 7, 2016

t5 will do a lot more plants . a good 8 bulb 4 footer the way to go . if just a few plants then the 400 watt . the 150 watt is worthless

shrxhky420 · Feb 7, 2016

I have 2 of the 150s, they aren't garbage, but your girls will stretch with the hps, if you don't care about stretching and budget matters....
Otherwise 400mh

But then you might have heat issues? Got fans? More money....
On the cheap cfls @ dollar store

SH420

needsomebeans · Feb 7, 2016

What's the size of you grow space friend? If heat and electricity isn't an issue check this one out.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/600-watt-600w-Dimmable-HPS-MH-Grow-Light-System-Set-Kit-/121751100571?nav=SEARCH&varId=420745387151

I like hps but I can't beef my ventilation up enough to run one of the big boys so I run 250 watts of DIY cob. Good luck friend.

Kevin the Great · Feb 7, 2016

A Mars Hydro 300 LED works decent for veg and can be had for 100 on amazon.

thumper60 · Feb 7, 2016

Kevin the Great said:
A Mars Hydro 300 LED works decent for veg and can be had for 100 on amazon.

old saying get what u pay for peace

Kevin the Great · Feb 7, 2016

thumper60 said:
old saying get what u pay for peace

Like I said, it works decently for veg. He's just looking to get some beans started before moving them outside. In my opinion, a 100 dollar LED would do just fine in that application.

thumper60 · Feb 7, 2016

get a good light last for years ,

Doug80 · Feb 7, 2016

I like 600 hps/ mh digital ballast set ups mine are air cooled fixtures so heat is not an issue right now I have thread called King led lights for a while now we been discussing led, hid, and CFL lighting maybe some conversations there might help you along wish you luck a green house grow sounds great

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH · Feb 7, 2016

Kevin the Great said:
Like I said, it works decently for veg. He's just looking to get some beans started before moving them outside. In my opinion, a 100 dollar LED would do just fine in that application.

that lights alright i do little experiments with it, 1 plant under it from start too finish, yields are good

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH · Feb 7, 2016

thumper60 said:
get a good light last for years ,

My mars is still going, 2 years of abuse and it was cheap as chips

backyardwarrior · Feb 7, 2016

Not sure how great of an idea it is but i was gonna set up a small hoop house and keep the light outside on a timer for just a few hours to keep em in veg so heat shouldn't be a issue outside when its 40degrees or less. But after thats all said and done i can move it in for indo but that's awhile in the future after i can save some cash

thumper60 · Feb 7, 2016

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH said:
My mars is still going, 2 years of abuse and it was cheap as chips

whole 2 years wow I got old mags that work from 10 years ago never done nutting :wall:

Budley Doright · Feb 7, 2016

If doing veg only would T5's not be the better choice? I run them right up till switch and get good results.

Kevin the Great · Feb 7, 2016

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH said:
that lights alright i do little experiments with it, 1 plant under it from start too finish, yields are good

What kind of yields do you get, dry?

kiwipaulie · Feb 7, 2016

If your just getting them ready for outdoors. Some t5 lights will be fine. Once they hit the outdoor sun, they will have all the light they ever need

Budley Doright · Feb 7, 2016

Kevin the Great said:
What kind of yields do you get, dry?

This guys talking about vegging so weight is a mute point.

which light would you pick? (budget)

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