Help Choosing LED Lights for 2x4 Veg Tent

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jeyo

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I have decided to build a veg tent to accompany my 4x4 flower tent. I have been using a MH/HPS setup, but I'd like to explore other options.

I am building a 2'x4'x6' tent setup (could go for 7 feet tall if needed) and I have heard about cob lighting but I'm not sure if its actually more effective in terms of plant growth than the standard Samsung led tech.

I would probably be going with 1 of these Philizon linears:

or 2 of these 1500w COB setups plugged into eachother:

Either way, setup would be $200, the first seems to be more efficient in terms of energy usage, is that better, or will the lighting of setup 2 be the best option?

EDIT: I think I'm gonna go with option 1, you're welcome to respond if you disagree with my choice
 
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GBAUTO

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If you're capable of operating a screwdriver without a trip to a trauma center then a simple DIY option would be using led strips.
A perfect option for your 2x4 veg would be a pair of 44" Samsung SI-B8TZ91B20WW double row F strips on a HLG-185-48A driver.
I use simple 2" wide 1/8" thick aluminum strip as a heatsink/stiffener to mount the leds.
That fixture will outperform any of the ones you listed.
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jeyo

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GBAUTO said:
If you're capable of operating a screwdriver without a trip to a trauma center then a simple DIY option would be using led strips.
A perfect option for your 2x4 veg would be a pair of 44" Samsung SI-B8TZ91B20WW double row F strips on a HLG-185-48A driver.
I use simple 2" wide 1/8" thick aluminum strip as a heatsink/stiffener to mount the leds.
That fixture will outperform any of the ones you listed.
ledgardener.com

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DIY LED strip builds have become very popular recently. The mid-power section of our forum is full of threads created by DIYers looking to build their own custom lights, and new builds and ideas are surfacing every day. If you don’t live somewhere where you have easy access to premade lights...
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ilovereggae said:
Get a 4 pack of Qb120 v2 + a Meanwell HLG-240H-C2100 driver. A little more than $200 all in but very nice setup.
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Thank you so much for your advice, I have held off on my light purchase to look into a diy build. It will be my first endeavor of the sort but I'm interested in taking on a small project. I would like your comments but I'm a new user lol bongsmilie :weed: Happy Blazing Stay Amazing
 
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