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Which Light for first time grower?
HippityHoppitystarted grow question 4 years ago
I’m a first time grower and just curios on what is a good light. I know it depends on the size of the tent so I’m trying to go for a 4 pot setup in the tent. I want it to be LED as I don’t want to try HID yet.
Price isn’t such a big problem so don’t mind if it’s bit expensive.
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Cat_Pied_Piperanswered grow question 4 years ago
Quantum boards by HLG. They are LED modules designed to replace HIDs.
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/
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OimRauschanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey Pal, I can recommend Sanlight.
Using a Q4W in a 80x90x180 Box for Veg., and a Q6W for Bloom. Usual Setup is 5 plants/run.
If money is not an issue, I would definately take one of these before I buy crap @ AliExpress.
Have a good one and good luck, cheerz.....
OimRausch
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Reddevil1989answered grow question 4 years ago
I got 2 cree cxb3090s form140 quid both 55 watts each but fuck me they put out light and completely silent running you can get whatever power draw you require
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Reddevil1989answered grow question 4 years ago
Led! go on alixpress and get yourself a 8 or 10 led bar Samsung chip led grow light for £400-£600 including delivery with tracking and payment protection and customise specs to your requirement by messaging them if you like.. light spread is unbeatable and par levels are top notch plus meanwell drivers and think they have osram red chips 660mn aswell as white light there the best I've seen and nearly all LEDs stem from alibaba and aliexpress....cree cxb 3090 off aliexpress with meanwell drivers will match most top of the range LEDs what cost grands for yield and par efficiency a lot get rebranded and make money from you......my local grow shop sells a range of led lights and I've seen half if not 34 off alibaba
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Alessioanswered grow question 4 years ago
I highly recommend you a full spectrum LED.
The cost for a quality one could be high but the bills will be cheaper. They last several years. Low heat also, is important in the grow tent.
Im a small hobby grower and for me LED is gold
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