MJ Crescendo
Well-Known Member
I know this issue has been started many times, but as technology advances I was curious if now in days it's worth a try to purchase a $150 led. I fully understand that LED applications are not for everyone and that an hps light will have a high tendency to yield 1/3 more buds.
Where my interest comes in is that I am investing into a new project soon and was considering some more supplemental lighting. My project would consist of a grow tent + fan/carbon filter setup. I currently have a 150w hps parking light which puts off some heat and is bulky. (I will be taking it apart to seperate the light/ballast and add a reflector to it soon). I usually grow smaller indicas so light penetration is not a huge deal. I also usually grow them in smaller pots so they do not turn out huge.
Now what comes into play is what would my supplemental lighting be. I am far from being in flowering cycle for my next grow, but I know I'll want more lighting. This may come in the form of cfl's, another cheap 150w hps, or these cool innovative led's.
The most trusted place I found them to be at was:
http://htgsupply.com/growlighttypes.asp?categoryID=1&subcategoryID=168
Now I can understand the skepticism to having one of these, but for a 4 fem. indica plant grow in a small tent with an hps, wouldn't I see decent results adding the led's? I feel as if I get a mixed panel + few cfl's + small hps that I may actually get very positive results. This is tons of spectrum mixing and even though none of them are of extremely high output, I feel as if it is a recipe for success. I mean it's all about getting the right spectrum's of light to the plants effectively isn't it? I just stumbled upon led stuff recently and just felt like bringing up my personal situation accordingly. Even NASA uses these in space, so there must be something useful about them.
So all in all, led's might not be for everyone, but would it be useful for me to purchase some led panels to supplement my hps. I'm a small time grower and I like the idea of being able to keep a light close to the plant, low heat issues, etc. I see the benefits, but as a man that does not have a lot of cash to throw around, is it worth it?
Hopefully see'n another led thread won't drive you guys crazy. Feel free to comment.
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Where my interest comes in is that I am investing into a new project soon and was considering some more supplemental lighting. My project would consist of a grow tent + fan/carbon filter setup. I currently have a 150w hps parking light which puts off some heat and is bulky. (I will be taking it apart to seperate the light/ballast and add a reflector to it soon). I usually grow smaller indicas so light penetration is not a huge deal. I also usually grow them in smaller pots so they do not turn out huge.
Now what comes into play is what would my supplemental lighting be. I am far from being in flowering cycle for my next grow, but I know I'll want more lighting. This may come in the form of cfl's, another cheap 150w hps, or these cool innovative led's.
The most trusted place I found them to be at was:
http://htgsupply.com/growlighttypes.asp?categoryID=1&subcategoryID=168
Now I can understand the skepticism to having one of these, but for a 4 fem. indica plant grow in a small tent with an hps, wouldn't I see decent results adding the led's? I feel as if I get a mixed panel + few cfl's + small hps that I may actually get very positive results. This is tons of spectrum mixing and even though none of them are of extremely high output, I feel as if it is a recipe for success. I mean it's all about getting the right spectrum's of light to the plants effectively isn't it? I just stumbled upon led stuff recently and just felt like bringing up my personal situation accordingly. Even NASA uses these in space, so there must be something useful about them.
So all in all, led's might not be for everyone, but would it be useful for me to purchase some led panels to supplement my hps. I'm a small time grower and I like the idea of being able to keep a light close to the plant, low heat issues, etc. I see the benefits, but as a man that does not have a lot of cash to throw around, is it worth it?
Hopefully see'n another led thread won't drive you guys crazy. Feel free to comment.

