Is this light sufficient for one plant at a time

For your space you need 80w of the best LED diodes. Samsung/Osram.

Youve got basically 1.93 sq/ft. Its nice to get 40.3w sq/ft.
1.9 x 40.3w = 77w.

Id order some AKBeanBrains Consumption F2, and start 5 of them on 12/12, then pray for at least 1 female.

125w HID would also work, and I doubt any heat issues with 125w.
Thanks dude

Ended up getting this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FECiDA-Dimmable-Compatible-Spectrum-Greenhouse/dp/B08G53YFKP/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=led+full+spectrum+grow+lights&qid=1611617948&sprefix=led+full&sr=8-17

Just for one plant it should do the job!
 

jimihendrix1

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Consider is 120w draw, doesnt use Samsung Diodes. Which makes it less efficient vs a 120w equal Samsung Diode LED light. I cant say how much LESS efficient the light you bought is, but Id start at 25% less efficiency vs a better diode ect. Id give it equal to maybe a 90w Samsung equal.

Id also not believe the specs for sq/ft given by the manufacturer.

IMHO your light is the minimum Id use. Should work though. Also my estimates are just guesses. Id also not dim it, and run it 100%. I veg with a 645w Gavita 1700e, and/or a 1000w Hortilux HPS at no more than 24 inches. Id still get the Consumption F2, and start them on 12/12.
Id start them in ONE Big container as big as my grow area, and as deep as possible. 18in-2ft. Promix BX. Or HP.

I probably would have bought a 250w Hortilux HPS.
 
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Consider is 120w draw, doesnt use Samsung Diodes. Which makes it less efficient vs a 120w equal Samsung Diode LED light. I cant say how much LESS efficient the light you bought is, but Id start at 25% less efficiency vs a better diode ect. Id give it equal to maybe a 90w Samsung equal.

Id also not believe the specs for sq/ft given by the manufacturer.

IMHO your light is the minimum Id use. Should work though. Also my estimates are just guesses. Id also not dim it, and run it 100%. I veg with a 645w Gavita 1700e, and/or a 1000w Hortilux HPS at no more than 24 inches. Id still get the Consumption F2, and start them on 12/12.
Id start them in ONE Big container as big as my grow area, and as deep as possible. 18in-2ft. Promix BX. Or HP.

I probably would have bought a 250w Hortilux HPS.
Hey dude,

Thank you for honest opinion, I didn't want to have something overqualified for the job. I currently have it on 40%. What would be the negatives of putting light at 100%?

Warm regards
 

HydroKid239

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Please let me know if this would work for one plant. They reckon the nominal output is 40watt or.
37.5 watt.

I just want to know if it's enough to make a plant flower, not expecting mind blowing yields.

Thanks
As long as it's not cannabis. Should grow a nice little shelf plant for decor.
 

HydroKid239

Well-Known Member
no.

Why?

1. Growth is not a spectrum
2. I expected to see a real wattage down in the description... but that shit still say 1500w lol

Don't do it.
 

Doug Dawson

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Please let me know if this would work for one plant. They reckon the nominal output is 40watt or.
37.5 watt.

I just want to know if it's enough to make a plant flower, not expecting mind blowing yields.

Thanks
Sorry bud but no. That's only a 40 watt light and nowhere near good enough to grow a proper pot plant.
 

Doug Dawson

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Thanks dude
No worries. You can find a cheap light that will grow you a decent plant, just not that one. I think one of the biggest issues new growers face is bullshit from companies like that one who claim shit like that being a 1500 watt light. They do this by saying it has 75 LED's and they are 20 watts a piece so it's 1500 watts but when only pulling 40 watts of power it will never be more than a 40 watt light. It is a dominant marketing scan and should be illegal. Don't let it discourage you. Just keep looing around for something in your price range that pulls more watts. If you need any help let us know your budget and we can try to point you at something.
 
No worries. You can find a cheap light that will grow you a decent plant, just not that one. I think one of the biggest issues new growers face is bullshit from companies like that one who claim shit like that being a 1500 watt light. They do this by saying it has 75 LED's and they are 20 watts a piece so it's 1500 watts but when only pulling 40 watts of power it will never be more than a 40 watt light. It is a dominant marketing scan and should be illegal. Don't let it discourage you. Just keep looing around for something in your price range that pulls more watts. If you need any help let us know your budget and we can try to point you at something.

Hey dude thanks for all the help.

A new light arrived yesterday with a dimmer option and pulls 120watt. She defo looks more up for the job than the blurple light. Peace
 
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