Anyone out there use LED lights? I hear that they are better than HPS because they dont use a lot of energy and produce more light than a HPS. Is there any truth to this?
i am currently starting an LED grow setup from the advice from a friend.
i got 5 blue LEDS that will be used to experiment on 1-2 plants.
The MAIN problem with people who are doing LEDS is they dont realize they need to put the light DIRECTLY ON or as CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET to the plant as possible. I mean shine those pretty blues on your veg, surround the sucker. Most people setup the LEDS so they are 6 inches away when their baby is just sprouting. There should be a ball of LEDS around your plant. My buddy uses LEDS and says if i do this correctly my little guy should veg nicely and the buds should be amazing when i go to flower with all my blues and reds (and possible a few T5s if i need them)
I suggest HTGgardensupply for your needs. They overnight and have great prices on LEDS (go for the 5 packs).
They dont use really any elec, and do not produce heat. If you are still running into problems, get 1-5 T5s since they dont produce heat really and surround those suckers with the blue LEDS and the T5s
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Trust me, no heat, low power, is the way to go. PM me and ill update you along the way