SuperKush89
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My tent will likely be 3x3x6 or 4x4x6. Just wondering what my options are. I've some research but I'm looking for feed back from actually users. Thanks.
Best LED for $400-$600?
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Best value IMO (efficiency, lifetime warranty, ability to upgrade at cost as technology evolves) is Area 51. But, you'll nave to spend 2-3x more to cover that space.
EDIT: Why are you considering LED? It's not really cost-effective (yet) unless you're fighting against heat or expensive energy costs. CMH is a better value.
EDIT: Why are you considering LED? It's not really cost-effective (yet) unless you're fighting against heat or expensive energy costs. CMH is a better value.
churchhaze
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DIY CXB would fit your budget for a 3x3.
Yodaweed
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Already prebuilt LEDs wont cover that area properly for that price you will need to use a 600w hps or DIY.
Positivity
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I normally don't advertise....but..
It'd work just fine and in the price range. Could probably copy the internals and build a second if you wanted to..you get a light building lesson included in price.
http://opticgrowlights.com/200-watt-vero29-led-grow-light.html
It'd work just fine and in the price range. Could probably copy the internals and build a second if you wanted to..you get a light building lesson included in price.
http://opticgrowlights.com/200-watt-vero29-led-grow-light.html
Yodaweed
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You would need two of those in my opinion to cover that area.
Positivity
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3 x 3 would be okay..
4 x 4, commercial cob led, and $600 won't happen for a while. Still, i'd get the cob light and use a partial area before i'd skimp on lighting.
4 x 4, commercial cob led, and $600 won't happen for a while. Still, i'd get the cob light and use a partial area before i'd skimp on lighting.
SuperKush89
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Damn lol . Ok how about this . What size tent would you guys recommend for 2 plants. 3 at the most. Not monsters either. Like 4 ft. I mean i wanna scrog anyway so maybe they won't even get that high
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Yodaweed
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http://opticgrowlights.com/360-watt-vero29-led-grow-light.html This one would be better for that area if he could afford it. They also have a CXB series but its out of your price range.
puffenuff
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Something like a 2x3 or 2x4 area
AquariusPanta
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Just like to point out that the CXB version (3090) is under question. We don't know whether it's a 3590 or what. Also, the CXA 3070's are ran sort of high, so not really any advantage over the Vero 29 in terms of efficiency from what I gathered. Probably better off buying the Vero versions, i.e. cheaper.
SuperKush89
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Love all your input guys. Thanks! So fuck the 3x3 or 4x4. How about a light in that range for a 2x4? The area 51 got my attention before i even posted here cause it was on sale. I also saw this http://www.amazon.com/G8LED-Optimal-8-Band-Infrared-Ultraviolet/dp/B005TLTV00/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1429584625&sr=1-1&keywords=led+grow+light+full+spectrum
JimmyIndica
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Definitely. Buy the optic cases and put it together. A51 or optic for production units or stick with the hps.! The optic guys are gonna let me buy couple cases from them! It will be my 1st dabble.
SuperKush89
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Thanks for the info on the mh/hps but I don't wanna deal with buying light bulbs, heat, exhaust, and all that other shit that comes with it. So do you think I'm better off getting one RW150 or two RW75. I know that may sound dumb seeing as it's the same thing but I thought maybe the two lights could be set up in a way to cover more idk
I hear ya, same here. for a 3x3 I would look at CLW, I think it's a 420. About $800
apoulin
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You are right about that, two panels will cover more area with a *better spread*. I am with you, LEDs are worth the upfront investment. I decided to go the DIY route to get the best bang for my buck, DIY LED panels is where it is at right now!
SuperKush89
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I see that...is it hard? I have no experience with shit like that. I mean I'm not an idiot, if it's like a step by step shit than I'm good lol. And I don't really have crazy tools like that right now. I would have to go buy those too.
REALSTYLES
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That unit is overpriced. I make better panels