Best led for 2x4

Rocket Soul

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What’s the general consensus? 2xs1500 or one xs2500? The HLG 300 r spec sounds nice! I’m willing to spend up to $500 if it’s efficient with energy, puts out good light for veg and flower, and is good on not getting hot
If youre looking at hlgs r spec you should seriously consider going diy with their boards. The hlg300 does not provide the ideal layout for spread in a 4x2, iirc its mostly centre intensity in stead of wide spread.

If youre inquisitive you could even go this way:
Get 1 vipar xs1500 for one half and then DIY with a 2 boards setup for the other side. Check out which side grows the best in your opinion. If you like the diy r-spec better you can just buy another board for 3 total. If the vipar serves you better than go for that. Neither light would lose very much on a second hand basis since both alternatives are really cheap. Do not worry about diy, its piss easy and if you post a thread on diying theres always peeps to help out, now that the diy scene is somewhat smaller us DIYers seem to be like flies on shit on any nee diy thread.
 

sgnpuflm

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I'm trying to decide between something like the Spider Farmer SE or G4500 or running three of the little Mars Hydro TS1000's. Assuming cost isn't a factor, I'm wondering if one light bar would do it, or if having the ability to raise and lower 3 lights independently might benefit me more for when the canopy isn't EXACTLY even and I can adjust based on height zones.

I'm leaning towards the SE4500 for a 2x4, but was wondering if someone had any thoughts on it. It will be replacing a measly little AC Infinity 200w board, which isn't enough to really BLAST the whole 2x4.
 

marzig

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I'm trying to decide between something like the Spider Farmer SE or G4500 or running three of the little Mars Hydro TS1000's. Assuming cost isn't a factor, I'm wondering if one light bar would do it, or if having the ability to raise and lower 3 lights independently might benefit me more for when the canopy isn't EXACTLY even and I can adjust based on height zones.

I'm leaning towards the SE4500 for a 2x4, but was wondering if someone had any thoughts on it. It will be replacing a measly little AC Infinity 200w board, which isn't enough to really BLAST the whole 2x4.
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sgnpuflm

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The XS2500 is appealing from a price point perspective, but I'm not worried about that too much. I've run this under powered light for so long, I don't mind spending the cash on a good light, just trying to decide what that is for my 2x4.
 

Trap Star

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Kind Led X80,,,They come in Veg & Flower Spectrum
80w each...
$200 each.
Youtube Search Kind Led X80....Beans 2 Blaze has a flower video ...its crazy
Find the X80 vs T5 video from KIND Led...super crazy
 

FmSwayze

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The XS2500 is appealing from a price point perspective, but I'm not worried about that too much. I've run this under powered light for so long, I don't mind spending the cash on a good light, just trying to decide what that is for my 2x4.
Go HLG. stop playing and get you a monster
 

sgnpuflm

Active Member
Go HLG. stop playing and get you a monster
I did say I wasn't too worried about price. I can get the SE4500 for $377 right now though, and that's making it look tempting. Still weighing if 3 independently adjustable lights would be better than one one, but I'm really leaning towards the SE4500.

Then there's the HLG, are they worth the cost of entry?

P.S. Sorry to hijack someone else's 2x4 LED thread, I had just been asking myself the same question though.
 

marzig

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I did say I wasn't too worried about price. I can get the SE4500 for $377 right now though, and that's making it look tempting. Still weighing if 3 independently adjustable lights would be better than one one, but I'm really leaning towards the SE4500.

Then there's the HLG, are they worth the cost of entry?

P.S. Sorry to hijack someone else's 2x4 LED thread, I had just been asking myself the same question though.
No matter what lights you decide on, you may have to deal with higher temps even with detachable drivers.
 

sgnpuflm

Active Member
Welp. I found an HLG 320 Rspec FR for about the same price after coupon as the SE4500. Now I just need to dive in to some research and make my decision.

The 320 Rspec is the appropriate light for a 2x4, correct? I've replaced everything but my light from my initial run of gear, and it's the thing lacking the most, but I've done no research on lights up to now, only the initial planning on replacing.

Also looking at the HLG 350 Diablo. I may just pull the trigger on this one and call it done.
 
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curious2garden

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Welp. I found an HLG 320 Rspec FR for about the same price after coupon as the SE4500. Now I just need to dive in to some research and make my decision.

The 320 Rspec is the appropriate light for a 2x4, correct? I've replaced everything but my light from my initial run of gear, and it's the thing lacking the most, but I've done no research on lights up to now, only the initial planning on replacing.

Also looking at the HLG 350 Diablo. I may just pull the trigger on this one and call it done.
One HLG 350 Diablo covers vegging in my 4x4 but it would certainly fit and you could run it dimmed. It's a very nice light.
 

Mcoc3053

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They are new to the market but the Thinkgrow Model One is a viable option for spaces like a 2x4. Each 4ft light bar has its own driver and independent spectrum tuning when pair to a controller. I would think three bars would be more than enough for that area. Thinkgrow Model One
 

marzig

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They are new to the market but the Thinkgrow Model One is a viable option for spaces like a 2x4. Each 4ft light bar has its own driver and independent spectrum tuning when pair to a controller. I would think three bars would be more than enough for that area. Thinkgrow Model One
Interesting products. but I think they could improve navigation on their website.
 
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