I have a 400 watt hps in a 5x5 im happy with but i would like to round out the spectrum.
After reeading rthrough similar threads there are a tun of LEDs
how do you know if one LED is better than another
why is this Spider Farmer SF2000 Samsung 301H EVO LED Grow Light
better than this ?
Amazon.com : BESTVA 2024 Upgraded BP2000 LED Grow Light with High Yield Diodes & Dimmable Full Spectrum Plant Light for Indoor Plants Seedling Veg and Bloom Grow Lamp for 4x2/3x3 Grow Tent : Patio, Lawn & Garden
The bestva provides no info except to say it’s a 2000 watt light which is bullshit.
Spiderfarmer at least gives you numbers and par maps. I questions their ppfd output, the spread is not so hot.
If I had to choose one of the two it would be the spider farmer. But really I wouldn’t choose either.
Edit: the bestva is 160 watts.
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For sure spider farmer has a good rep. I would never flower under either of these. Honestly im still hung up on HPS i love the quality of the bud it produces.
I was toying with the idea of just giving this tent a 600 watt HPS but its pretty overkill and i cant find a duel ended 600 with a detachable ballast.
the ppfd output is in the pictures but is taken at 6" so its pointless.
Spider farmer is 40 watts and 50$ more.
You wouldnt get either? you would just swap the whole thing for a 5x5 LED ?
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Well, you say you want to round out the spectrum. I wouldn’t bother. Little blue, little red, not that big a deal.
If it were me I’d be looking for a full on LED rig but no reason you couldn’t just go bigger HPS.
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yeah for this grow specifically I will need the heat they produce. https://growace.com/products/yield-lab-professional-series-600w-air-cool-hood-double-ended-complete-grow-light-kit
hmmm this is what i was looking for.
But the tent doesn’t exactly need an upgrade the 400 watt works great its just not enough coverage to hit the corners and i like to pack that tent wall to wall. Which is why it got me thinking to just pop a decent LED in there. Figured if i could spend as close to $100 as i can it would hold me over.
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Should be able to get a coupla 100w leds for $100
VIVOSUN VS1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung LM301 Diodes & Sosen Driver Dimmable Lights Sunlike Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Seedling Veg and Bloom Plant Grow Lamps for 2x2/3x3 Grow Tent https://a.co/d/00IhORn
VIVOSUN 2-Pack VS1000E LED Grow Light with Samsung Diodes, Sunlike Full Spectrum Plant Light for Indoor Plants Seedling Veg and Bloom in 2x2/3x3 Grow Tents Greenhouses Amazon.com: VIVOSUN 2-Pack VS1000E LED Grow Light with Samsung Diodes, Sunlike Full Spectrum Plant Light for Indoor Plants Seedling Veg and Bloom in 2x2/3x3 Grow Tents Greenhouses : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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I just picked a mars hydro reflector 24, its 240w and it was quite cheap, around 135 euros from amazon… they have a 35 off now
that two pack does look like the most watts per $
I use a SF2000 and stand by it being a good light even if the spread could be better.
WZDRAGON 2024 Upgraded MW4000 LED Grow Lights 200W Full Spectrum with UV IR 4x4ft Coverage 4 Bar Integrated Commercial Grow Lamp for Greenhouse and Indoor Plants Amazon.com: WZDRAGON 2024 Upgraded MW4000 LED Grow Lights 200W Full Spectrum with UV IR 4x4ft Coverage 4 Bar Integrated Commercial Grow Lamp for Greenhouse and Indoor Plants : Patio, Lawn & Garden
The adjustability of 2 dimmable 100w lights is unchallenged. 1 at 4" 1 at 3.5".
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Wow man that was a lot to digest. thank you much for taking the time to write that out. Ultimately i think i will give that tent the double ended 600 hps. I use the heat to keep reptiles warm in the winter.
I will keep the 400 watt this winter and add either supplemental or a full spectrum light
I wish these were longer. Can you even use them without a spider farmer ballest?
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100w Single Bar - Multi Use (Clones / Veg / Side Lighting / 2x4 tents, – Mammoth Lighting While a bit pricey this would be an amazing light supplement
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here is a chart i asked chat gpt to make
| Light Model | Wattage | Cost (approx.) | Efficiency (ÎĽmol/J) | Price per ÎĽmol | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Farmer Supp Series (Light Bar) | 100W | $90 | 2.5 | $36.00 | Good for side lighting |
| Viparspectra P1000 | 100W | $119 | 2.3 | $51.74 | Good value for the price |
| Mars Hydro TS 1000 | 150W | $149 | 2.2 | $67.73 | Popular for various growth stages |
| Phlizon 1200W COB | 120W | $150 | 2.5 | $60.00 | COB technology for efficiency |
| Maxsisun PB2000 | 200W | $169 | 2.7 | $62.96 | Good overall performance |
| Mammoth Lighting 100W Single Bar | 100W | $189 | 2.5 | $75.60 | Slightly higher cost |
| HPS 400W | 400W | $100 | 1.5 | $66.67 | Traditional option |
i ended up here ViparSpectra 2024 Lens Design XS2500 Pro 250W LED Grow Light
seemed like the most average specs for $170USD shipped.
too many fuckin lights to choose from.
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