Unknown4200000000
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I have two 1000 watts hps lights but they are too hard to control inside tent it’s getting way to hot so I’m looking to switch what’s the best lights to buy ?
What’s the best lights to grow with led or hps ?
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PadawanWarrior
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Budget and room size make a difference.
Unknown4200000000
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i grow inside my basement but I’m having too much trouble trying to control the 1000 watt lights this is my first time growing so I’m learning but i want to buy different lights any suggestions ?
PadawanWarrior
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If it's your first time you might not want to spend a ton of money yet, but you can. What's your room size and budget?
Unknown4200000000
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When you say room size i have a 5by 5 grow tent that’s what I’m using currently and just looking to invest in some good lights that can last me
PadawanWarrior
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What's the budget for the 5x5?
Unknown4200000000
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Lol not looking to spend more than 600 for the light what do you recommend ?
PadawanWarrior
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For $600 I would probably recommend some HLG QB 96'6 and a couple drivers. Lots of options.
Unknown4200000000
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Is they beginners friendly lol and hav you used them
Before
Before
PadawanWarrior
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I've got lots of HLG lights. I haven't used my QB96's yet. They're still in a box. Lots here love them though. If you had a bigger budget I'd recommend something else. You could order from China, but that's not for me.
Budzbuddha
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As @PadawanWarrior mentioned there quite a few options - like mega plus hortibloom light.
Lurk the grow journals to see what people run for a similar setup you like.
Lurk the grow journals to see what people run for a similar setup you like.
Air cooled hood is another option.
Unknown4200000000
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the ones that i have are air cool but they are still running too hot so I’m over them just wanna but some new easier lights to control
MustGro
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So you have two 1000 watt HPS lights in a 5 by 5. Yeah that’ll get hot even with air cooling. Lots of great LEDs to choose from. HLG is probably the best for quality and warranty. Lots of folks use lower priced “knock-off” boards though. Almost too many choices these days.
PadawanWarrior
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You're not really supposed to dim HID lights. It changes the spectrum and I've heard it's harsher on the bulbs.
Then you need a larger fan. For 1000 w I run an 8" Max Can Fan. I don't find any difference between my 600 W air cooled and a 485 W LED. I use a 6" Max Can for that.
I dim and the plants haven't reported me. Optimally I'm sure you're right but we fuck up so many other things. Essentially I can't imagine using 2000 W over my 5x5 table. Oh well
Budzbuddha
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Forgot about that one … solid choice . Really jonesing about that spectrum x . Kids finally leaving ( again ) so that is on my short list for a room.