Psychedeliam
Well-Known Member
Hello!
I don't think I've been around here since the last time i gave my thumbs a try in the garden and so much has changed!
A big part of the reason i have been inactive with it is the electrical bill, running hps from a small family home was costing a little much to hide and life etc etc but i'm in a good position to give it another try and LED's seem much better. Its something i considered recently and then a friend came to me asking if i could adopt some clones he was given due to kids in the house and he would front the cost of the new light to say thank you so the budget isn't rock bottom.
Its great that the game has changed so much but its a lot to take in and i'm curious for opinions, etc, before i dive in on my own. My previous attempt was set up by an old friend running a 450w hps and a 200w florescent bulb in a 2.5' x 2.5' tent and it was a great crop so i would like to keep a similar amount of light even if it seems its more than recommended for the space.
I've been looking at the Attis and the migro array the last few days as major considerations; at the same price point the attis has the extra 60w's but i have seen around the forums that they use, in my opinion suspect, diodes. It would fit very well in the tent, looks nice, reviews fairy well but obviously the reputation has come from their "premium" lights using the Samsung, Zeus 600 etc. The Array would have that loss of 60w but seems to be a better made light in terms of parts, currently the 240w would have to be angled inwards in the centre to fit my tent but i spoke to the gentleman yesterday who said the 240w 3-bar will have the same output, etc as the 4-bar just more compact(2.2' x 2.2') which sounds like a good choice but a 6-week wait until they are ready for sale.
Are there any other options really worth considering in a similar price bracket, we haven't actually discussed budget but i'm sure he wont be looking to spend more than £300~. Would people consider the 4 bar array a bit to much for 2.5' x 2.5 or recommend not having lights on angles for any reason ? I think i'd get the 3 bar asap if it wasn't for the wait as i'm not sure my friend will want to wait so long to get them under light. Has anyone used the Attis for a while without issue or know anything about the LED's they use ?
Another thing im thinking about is using the LED + the florescent or would it just be unnecessary in the small space i have?
A lot to read so thank you for any help
TL;DR - Been 5 years, updating lights, £300~ budget, 2.5x2.5' tent, which of the two in the title? Or other?
I don't think I've been around here since the last time i gave my thumbs a try in the garden and so much has changed!
A big part of the reason i have been inactive with it is the electrical bill, running hps from a small family home was costing a little much to hide and life etc etc but i'm in a good position to give it another try and LED's seem much better. Its something i considered recently and then a friend came to me asking if i could adopt some clones he was given due to kids in the house and he would front the cost of the new light to say thank you so the budget isn't rock bottom.
Its great that the game has changed so much but its a lot to take in and i'm curious for opinions, etc, before i dive in on my own. My previous attempt was set up by an old friend running a 450w hps and a 200w florescent bulb in a 2.5' x 2.5' tent and it was a great crop so i would like to keep a similar amount of light even if it seems its more than recommended for the space.
I've been looking at the Attis and the migro array the last few days as major considerations; at the same price point the attis has the extra 60w's but i have seen around the forums that they use, in my opinion suspect, diodes. It would fit very well in the tent, looks nice, reviews fairy well but obviously the reputation has come from their "premium" lights using the Samsung, Zeus 600 etc. The Array would have that loss of 60w but seems to be a better made light in terms of parts, currently the 240w would have to be angled inwards in the centre to fit my tent but i spoke to the gentleman yesterday who said the 240w 3-bar will have the same output, etc as the 4-bar just more compact(2.2' x 2.2') which sounds like a good choice but a 6-week wait until they are ready for sale.
Are there any other options really worth considering in a similar price bracket, we haven't actually discussed budget but i'm sure he wont be looking to spend more than £300~. Would people consider the 4 bar array a bit to much for 2.5' x 2.5 or recommend not having lights on angles for any reason ? I think i'd get the 3 bar asap if it wasn't for the wait as i'm not sure my friend will want to wait so long to get them under light. Has anyone used the Attis for a while without issue or know anything about the LED's they use ?
Another thing im thinking about is using the LED + the florescent or would it just be unnecessary in the small space i have?
A lot to read so thank you for any help
TL;DR - Been 5 years, updating lights, £300~ budget, 2.5x2.5' tent, which of the two in the title? Or other?
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I was actually expecting to hear back that they have a splash-proof film but its good to know that a lot of them don't and its not really an issue, lots to learn still.
