Help me pick the best LED lamp from these three

Harvests are still going strong with my blackdogled phytomax-2 1000
 

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Other than smaller yields I noticed waterings going from every 3 days to every 6 days, like the plants metabolism got tuned down to 50%. Everything else is the same, I can't think what else would be the problem.

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Hey @Hobbes , so if you wish to see the FC 6500 I used it on my last run and will add a link. It worked fantastic in a 4x4. I also did an unboxing for it here with a bunch of par readings. I just set up the FC 8000 for my next run but the 6500 is defiantly not going to let you down on performance. None of the lights you listed will disappoint. The 6500 does fold which comes in handy and I like the coverage of these bar lights better than the older HLG configurations personally but still, they will all get the job done.

 
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Hey @Hobbes , so if you wish to see the FC 6500 I used it on my last run and will add a link. It worked fantastic in a 4x4. I also did an unboxing for it here with a bunch of par readings. I just set up the FC 8000 for my next run but the 6500 is defiantly not going to let you down on performance. None of the lights you listed will disappoint. The 6500 does fold which comes in handy and I like the coverage of these bar lights better than the older HLG configurations personally but still, they will all get the job done.


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Thanks Doug, I went through you thread - lots of info.

If you don't mind me asking, were the 2 lamps gifts from Mars? Are you going with a bigger tent with the FC 8000?

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were the 2 lamps gifts from Mars?
Yes, both lamps were given to me by Mars to show. They set me up with a 5x5 tent to go with the 8000. I like the tent actually, it's improved over the 4x4 they sent me as it has flaps that overlap the zipper making them seal even better. I am going to start a new thread shortly to show the 8000. I believe I am also getting a special discount code to give out so if you go that route let me know and I may be able to save you a couple bucks depending on how long it takes them to create the code for me. I must admit that the bud quality was nice and dense with the FC 6500, here is some finished BOG Sour Bubble BX3.
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Other than smaller yields I noticed waterings going from every 3 days to every 6 days, like the plants metabolism got tuned down to 50%. Everything else is the same, I can't think what else would be the problem.

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might be time to start flush. trichomes finishing ?
 
might be time to start flush. trichomes finishing ?

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I'm convinced that flushing is at the best benign, at the worst it starves the plant just as it's finishing.

I don't even check my trichs until the pistils are white, then scope them. I let this last batch of Serious Happiness go an extra week.

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I finally placed my Scorpion Diablo order, it came to $1,955 Canadian after tax. A bit more than I wanted to spend but I'm getting a good light for the bargain.

I'll post during my next flower to let you know how the new light is working and if I made the right decision in buying a new light so soon. I'll weigh my last harvest from my Black Dog in a day or two, then weigh this clone grow under the Scorpion Diablo for comparison.

Thanks to everyone for the help deciding.

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All Lamps – Horticulture Lighting Group

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I finally placed my Scorpion Diablo order, it came to $1,955 Canadian after tax. A bit more than I wanted to spend but I'm getting a good light for the bargain.

I'll post during my next flower to let you know how the new light is working and if I made the right decision in buying a new light so soon.

Thanks to everyone for the help deciding.

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All Lamps – Horticulture Lighting Group

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Man that is pricey but it is defiantly a good light. I am sure you won't be disappointed. Did you email them for a coupon code?
 
For 10% I would email back asking if they would refund the discount to you. I just called and told the the RIU10 coupon didn't work in Canada so they provided me with one.
 
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Thanks Doug. I ordered from a third party (Rightbud.ca) and I'm thinking of canceling the order and going for a refund, then purchase through HLG in the US.

The discount is about $400 cad, worth the effort.

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Absolutely worth it if you can cancel. Odd, I ordered straight from HLG Canada but it appears that they are closed. Nothing about it on Google other than this.
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@Stephenj37826 , can you shed any light on this?
 
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Thanks Doug. I ordered from a third party (Rightbud.ca) and I'm thinking of canceling the order and going for a refund, then purchase through HLG in the US.

The discount is about $400 cad, worth the effort.

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You should defo try to source the socrpion diablo directly from HLG: they upgraded their diodes a while back to the new lm301h evo which adds a bit better efficiency and spectrum. Make sure you dont get the old version (and paying more for it).
 
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