LED Recommendations

strainguy

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Hey Everyone!!! Currently my grow tent is 5' x 5' x 80" and I'm running two of the vipar spectra XS2000's. Now it's upgrade time as I'm building a 6' x 8' x 80" flower room. Is there leds out there that would be sufficient for a 5 x 5 space, but be expandable to accommodate the bigger space (once it's done). I'm looking for really high quality lights so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Current Flower tent Setup:
5- 5 gallon DWC buckets running White Widow x Big Bud.


I've been running this setup perpetually for about 2 years now and the only thing on my radar right now is this setup: https://nextlight.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=148
check leds from nokatech, i use them and so far happy as hell
 

jimihendrix1

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Look into the Mammoth 880w Mint White. Its got the new Samsung EVO diodes, and also far red diodes that go to 730nm. It covers a 5 x 5 area. 2613umol out of 880w. I dont think theres any single LED made that will cover a 6 x 8 area.
You wont find a better light than the Mammoth. Especially for $1000usd. But they wont be available until end of March, and if you want one better preorder it. The first release sold out in no time.

But this light will blast a 5 x 5 area.
 

mattypp

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Hi Everyone!! Thanks for ALL the input! Seriously I appreciate it. I ended up with the Phlizon light here - https://www.phlizonstore.com/products/phlizon-fd8000-1000w-upgraded-foldable-led-grow-light-bar. It actually just came in the mail! Once I get my flower room upgrade I'll be hanging it up and reporting back with how it does compared to my 2 Vipar Spectre XS4000 lights.
Update on this light. It ended up failing on me last month and was was 2 months outside of the 7 month warranty. They tried to sell me another light for less than half the cost, $200, but I declined because I'm looking for a light that actually lasts. With that being said, does anyone have any recommendations for lights that are at least the equivalent to 1000w HPS.
 

secretmicrogrow420

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Update on this light. It ended up failing on me last month and was was 2 months outside of the 7 month warranty. They tried to sell me another light for less than half the cost, $200, but I declined because I'm looking for a light that actually lasts. With that being said, does anyone have any recommendations for lights that are at least the equivalent to 1000w HPS.
honestly a HLG 650R was made to replace a double ended HPS light... and you cannot go wrong with HLG its quality that wont quit on you 2 months outside of the warranty window lmfao.
here is link
HLG 650 R Link
HLG also says this about the light
"The first true 1:1 replacement for 1000W DE HPS"
and it only consumes around 630 watt's :D
 

jimihendrix1

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IF PPF tells most of the story.

The HLG at 1781PPF, is 319ppf LESS than a DE 1150w HPS. With a Phillips Bulb.
A DE HPS,1150w, is 2100ppf.

When Gavita came out with their 1700e, some years ago, it was rated at 1700ppf+, and they recommended it take the place of a 1000w Single Ended HPS, in a 4 x 4 area. 1700+ppf, is about the same as a 1000w Hortilux HPS.

The HLG is 2.84 umol/joule.
The Mammoth Mint White, are 3.083- umol/joule.
HLG is $850 New.

880w Mammoth is 2713 PPF, and costs $800. 2713 vs 1781???
720w Mammoth, is 2095 ppf. Only 5 ppf LESS, than a DE 1150w HPS. $675 usd.

No Brainer which one Id get.
 

secretmicrogrow420

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IF PPF tells most of the story.

The HLG at 1781PPF, is 319ppf LESS than a DE 1150w HPS. With a Phillips Bulb.
A DE HPS,1150w, is 2100ppf.

When Gavita came out with their 1700e, some years ago, it was rated at 1700ppf+, and they recommended it take the place of a 1000w Single Ended HPS, in a 4 x 4 area. 1700+ppf, is about the same as a 1000w Hortilux HPS.

The HLG is 2.84 umol/joule.
The Mammoth Mint White, are 3.083- umol/joule.
HLG is $850 New.

880w Mammoth is 2713 PPF, and costs $800. 2713 vs 1781???
720w Mammoth, is 2095 ppf. Only 5 ppf LESS, than a DE 1150w HPS. $675 usd.

No Brainer which one Id get.
well this man just shut me up lmfao....
i looked up the price and hydrobuilder is selling the 650R HLG for 849.99...
you can get the mammoth 880w for 799.99
the HLG gives you 3 years warranty and the mammoth gives you 5? is this correct? lmfao 5 years?
 

jimihendrix1

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well this man just shut me up lmfao....
i looked up the price and hydrobuilder is selling the 650R HLG for 849.99...
you can get the mammoth 880w for 799.99
the HLG gives you 3 years warranty and the mammoth gives you 5? is this correct? lmfao 5 years?
Hydrobuilder, wants $1212 USD for the Mammoth 880w!! What a rip off, when it can be had for $800.
 

Bad Karma

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Hydrobuilder, wants $1212 USD for the Mammoth 880w!! What a rip off, when it can be had for $800.
Hydrobuilder is not a credible retailer. They often sell refurbed units as new. They will list items as “in stock”, and then eventually email you saying “it’s going to be a few weeks before we can get our hands on that”, after you’ve made a purchase.
Fuck Hydrobuilder.
 

jimihendrix1

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Ive never bought anything from them. Just showing what some moron, is trying to sell them for, when you can buy the 880w for $800.
 
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