I was also going to suggest DIY . I would go that route now if I was going to change it up .
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I found this light looking around. Any thoughts? One concern I had was the recommendation that you let it rest for 20 minutes after 7 to 8 hours of consecutive use.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
so would I, from reading about LEDS
it is where you get the best bang for your buck…DIY
all the best
Dequilo
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The fact it has that line:
“Tips for increasing lifespan: please let the light have a rest for about 20 mins after 7-8 hours working.”
tells me that it doesnt really get the >50,000 hours it is meant to and has heat problems. Definately do not buy that as you will need to run it for 18-24 hours continuously to make sure it stays in veg cycle and 12 hours in flower means it would probably have heat issues. A light should be designed so that it can run 24/7 and not build up heat past a point where it will damage itself. You will not get a powerful light for that price but you should still be able to pick up something that wont blow up 
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@Old-Ron, I am not putting my name to it as I would never buy a light that cheap but if you are going to spend that much then I would expect you would have a better experience buying one of these from Mars:
As far as cheap lights go I think Mars might be one of the better ones. That one you were looking at states 1200W but it is definitely not 1200W. They often outright lie about it as it was initially meant to mean equivalent to a 1200W HPS light which that definitely wont be. Mars state their light will do a 2x2 area but it is only 90W so as far as good quality product goes it will probably only light about a 1.5x1.5 area. If it was in a tight and light sealed cabinet that was not very tall then you would be able to cover a 2x2 area well. You can always use it to light up larger areas but the rigorous growth you are probably wanting will start to drop off.
PS: And working around/under a white light is far nicer, easier on the eyes and easier to see the plant to identify issues like disease and pests than a blurple.
Oh and yeah, what @dequilo said. If you feel you are handy enough and have the tools to build one yourself you will get plenty of advice and guidance from people on this forum. You will definitely get the best bang for your buck. And the thread that @beacher pointed you to will be the best one for help. I had a bigger budget but I still built my own to get the better bang for buck and it is very satisfying if you like that sort of thing.
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So I got very lucky today. I found a seller of equipment that was motivated to sell since he was moving. I got a 4 x 8 Vivosun tent, along with a Secret Jardin DS120 4 x 4 tent. Grow light, it needs a bulb, 3 exhaust fans, carbon filter, 2 clip on fans, along with all the other accessories you see. paid $150 for it all. I think I did OK on this. 
Of course I will have lots of questions and appreciate all the help. Suggestions on a bulb until I build my LED lights.
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That’s a steal. That doesn’t even cover the big tent new.
Throw some lights in there and your cooking. Did the ph pen come with calibration solution? Make sure that’s correct!
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Thanks MidwestMover. It did come with the PH calibration solution. I was watching some youtube videos on it. For the time being I ordered a 600w bulb until I do the leds. I hope to have it up and running by Sunday.
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you lucky bastard… i just payed a grand for less than you got…
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Thanks pux. I was really one very lucky bastard.
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Damn!!! A good ph pen new is half of what you just paid!!!
I was browsing CO craigslist Colorado Springs area for grow equipment. If I had chance to do over I would have scooped up a deal out there. And I’m about 16-18 hrs away. Someone was ridding 8 1k watt lights and hoods everything he had for $600.
If I take a vacation there, I’ll def find that something I’ve been wanting for cheap.
Nice haul @Old-Ron
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Damn homie got the hook-up for real just get a bulb off Amazon I would grab one of those two packs Amazon is good for and you will be set for a long while equipment wise and that’s normally the expensive part
As a beginner I would suggest going with as simple of a set-up as possible search around on here for the urban farms/Jack’s feeding regiment that the octopot guys are using it’s very simple and very cheap I just switched over to it
Look forward to watching you grow with us 
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I really appreciate it. I will look for the threads. I have been reading everything I could and watching some youtube videos. Is growing indoor like outdoor? Just LITFA? I am hoping so…lol
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Thanks TreeTop. Just a few more items and I will be ready.
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It was just my day I guess Joker. I was very lucky and grateful.
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So I got everything set up in the large tent. I have to get a few things for the smaller tent. One question if someone can help me with. Would you leave the 6" fan in the smaller tent, or go with the 4". The 6" is sucking in the sides, however once I get lights and plants in there, would the 4" not be enough. Thanks.
What am I missing in the large tent? What can I improve?
Here is the smaller tent. Suggestions?
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You can spend a lot of money on chemicals and get no where besides 1 veg fert one flower fert and CalMag is pretty hard to mess up and did I mention how cheap it is 
that’s the best part in my book
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Do you have any of the intake flaps open on the big tent?
