New to LEDs, a return to growing...

[GreenBean 420]

Had an extremely successful CFL grow 4 years ago (first grow ever)

looking to get back in the swing and need a lot of refreshing but I figured I’d start with the light.

using a 2x2x4 grow tent. Might get a larger one but looking to grow 4 autos

what type of LED lights are people loving these days and how many watts do you think are appropriate

not looking for a huge response Just some quick answers and recommendations...

saw the
spider farmer SF 1000
King plus 1000

not sure I need all that power but the lights aren’t very expensive so what’s TOO much light for my tent. I’ll have a carbon fan and exhaust system as well to move air.
Thanks guys and good to be back

 

[Driver733]

The SF-1000 would be fine for a 2x2 tent, I have the SF-2000 in a 2x4 tent and I love it. I only use it for veg so I can't comment on flowering potential.

I also use the HLG-550 for flowering, but you could try the SF-1000 for both veg and flower, see how it goes.

 

[Hugo Phurst]

The "1000" rating is just marketing BS.
Those are around 110W (true) witch are good for a 2x2 area.

 

[GreenBean 420]

Awesome thanks guys. Any other lights I could be looking at. I’m looking for one light for veg/flower as I’ll be trying out autos. Haven’t looked yet but I assume if I can swing it I want the IR light and all that as well haha.

 

[Rhino123]

Had an extremely successful CFL grow 4 years ago (first grow ever)

looking to get back in the swing and need a lot of refreshing but I figured I’d start with the light.

using a 2x2x4 grow tent. Might get a larger one but looking to grow 4 autos

what type of LED lights are people loving these days and how many watts do you think are appropriate

not looking for a huge response Just some quick answers and recommendations...

saw the
spider farmer SF 1000
King plus 1000

not sure I need all that power but the lights aren’t very expensive so what’s TOO much light for my tent. I’ll have a carbon fan and exhaust system as well to move air.
Thanks guys and good to be back

Check out sono farm .com

 

[Rurumo]

4 plants is way too many for a 2x2, try 1. 2 plants for a 2x4, and 4 for a 4x4. Pretty standard.

 

[GreenBean 420]

Check out sono farm .com

Ohhh that pro 2000 series looks nice... I realize w the LEDs I have to have 12-18 to 28in of space between the light and plant (use to CFLs ha). So I’ll need a new tent. Probably will go with a 2x4 then and get added height as well. Any lights out there going to perform better with my autos than this sono farms (for around the same price point? 220 I believe it is

 

[Lordhooha]

Ohhh that pro 2000 series looks nice... I realize w the LEDs I have to have 12-18 to 28in of space between the light and plant (use to CFLs ha). So I’ll need a new tent. Probably will go with a 2x4 then and get added height as well. Any lights out there going to perform better with my autos than this sono farms (for around the same price point? 220 I believe it is

Roi lights ain’t bad. The sono farm owns there use diodes I’ve haven’t seen I’d be cautious about that

 

[EhCndGrower]

I’m liking my Budget LED Infinity Board lights that I got for the start of my current grow.They are doing their 4/20 sale for the entire month and that means 15% off all their boards with code 420

 

[MiselfCare]

Roi lights ain’t bad. The sono farm owns there use diodes I’ve haven’t seen I’d be cautious about that

Im loving my roi e420 atm 10 days from seed at 25% power

 

[7CardBud]

I like the ViparSpectra XS series for a nice budget light. I believe if you contact the rep here you can get a discount and/or gift card if you sign up for their program.

 

[Lordhooha]

I like the ViparSpectra XS series for a nice budget light. I believe if you contact the rep here you can get a discount and/or gift card if you sign up for their program.

I wouldn't even take them for free and waste the electricity to run them. But that's me.