Switching lights help

I have finally upgraded only slightly but enough I’m excited I have been flowering under a 4ft t5 with ok results but nothing to write home about , I have recently optioned a 300w led panel how should I switch the plant under the led just throw it under or gradually increase time under the led ? Thank you guys

Tnm1912 said:

I have finally upgraded only slightly but enough I’m excited I have been flowering under a 4ft t5 with ok results but nothing to write home about , I have recently optioned a 300w led panel how should I switch the plant under the led just throw it under or gradually increase time under the led ? Thank you guys

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Hang the light at least 20” and turn on both switches if it has veg and bloom. Full power and go for it. At least 20” to start.

Is it a decent LED? Or just a cheap one? Your T5's may have been better depending on the type/model of the LED panel....

If you’re flowering under a single T5 tube, your upgrade to LED will be a good one. I’ve had and seen good results with T5s, but you usually make an assembly of like 5-10 fairly tightly spaced. Special bulbs can help you round out your spectrum.

Is your LED 300 watts rated or actual power?

Either way, it should out perform a tube in intensity and light footprint on your plant. Get a bigger one!

Follow the poster above’s suggestions for the change! Good luck!

What kind of LED did you get? How many actual watts does it draw?

Just cheap Chinese one lol it is 115 actual watts, but figure it has to be better than my old t5 got it set 21 inches above the plant now seems to be loving it but time will tell , never seen her reach up like this ,hope all goes well

Well don't try to cover more than about 2 square feet with it and it should be ok