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Adjorr

Adjorr

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if your going to get an LED get at least a 5th generation one with a spectrum specific for growing plants using 3w or better brandname bulbs
 
mamakush

mamakush

Active Member
Aquarium lights are not designed to grow MMJ.

I advise you to spend a bit more on a light that is proven. Look around this forum for some of the bigger names, then check out the company websites. Spectral quality, intensity, footprint, quality components... if you spend a little more on a quality light, it will pay for itself and then some before you know it. If you buy something cheap, prepare to be disappointed.
 
bigbull52

bigbull52

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Adjorr said:
if your going to get an LED get at least a 5th generation one with a spectrum specific for growing plants using 3w or better brandname bulbs
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*Note the sizes below can give you an idea of what is available . If you don't see your size below , I can make a custom fitted strip or fixture.

He states on his link he can customize it..

If i get a fixture with a 3-1 ratio of blue-white (for flowering), you dont think this would be beneficial?


Im not asking if it is the top choice out there, im aware it is not.

Im asking if this light will be beneficial at all being in an addition to 300 CFL watts....
 
B166ER420

B166ER420

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Led's are not for a budget grower:).......you have to spend money on a quality led grow light($300+)..you know what they say," you get what you pay for"....you could just add a few more cfl's in theseView attachment 2526552for better effect for the money and time spent on that led.GL.peace
 
mamakush

mamakush

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bigbull52 said:
*Note the sizes below can give you an idea of what is available . If you don't see your size below , I can make a custom fitted strip or fixture.

He states on his link he can customize it..

If i get a fixture with a 3-1 ratio of blue-white (for flowering), you dont think this would be beneficial?


Im not asking if it is the top choice out there, im aware it is not.

Im asking if this light will be beneficial at all being in an addition to 300 CFL watts....
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Understood.

To answer your question, in my opinion, it will not be beneficial enough to justify spending any money on it, particularly if you are on a budget. I would just stick with what you have and put that money towards saving for a better unit, or something else.
 
bigbull52

bigbull52

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Have any of you who answered actually looked at the link? or are you just telling me its not worth it...
 
bigbull52

bigbull52

Active Member
mamakush said:
Understood.

To answer your question, in my opinion, it will not be beneficial enough to justify spending any money on it, particularly if you are on a budget. I would just stick with what you have and put that money towards saving for a better unit, or something else.
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Thank you for answering the question.

appreciate the opinion.
 
B166ER420

B166ER420

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bigbull52 said:
Have any of you who answered actually looked at the link? or are you just telling me its not worth it...
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I saw the link and said a better option............why would buy an inferior made product with no warranty from some schmo off craigslist....when you could possibly make a better one yourself:).......... no list on wattage per led.........its not worth it:)
 
pacificarage

pacificarage

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mamakush said:
Aquarium lights are not designed to grow MMJ.
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This is true, but this guy could possibly build one with the spectrum he needs. They look pretty nice and clean. And if you are someone like myself, you would rather pay someone who knows what they are doing, than to do it poorly on your own and waste time and money. Depends on what he's charging though.
 
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Blueberry71

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Right now i am using the Vipar A100 LED panel along with a 200W 2700K CFL plus i will be adding tonight 2x23W 2700K CFL for the opposite side of the 200W. I am into my 3rd week of 12/12.
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