Hello,
I'm very confused in deciding what lights to get. I plan on attempting two different kinds of growing.
Bellow are my current researched options and some comments or thoughts alongside each. Any criticism or advice is greatly appreciated!
(I believe all Quantum boards are equipped with the LM301B)
1. PC grow (silly I know but worth a try)
I'm trying to build a PC Grow box, I have a large PC case coming, however, the most difficult part seems to be finding a good LED light.
I've thought about ordering
How many watts is ideal for this growing area? (1.7sqf)
I'm very confused in deciding what lights to get. I plan on attempting two different kinds of growing.
Bellow are my current researched options and some comments or thoughts alongside each. Any criticism or advice is greatly appreciated!
(I believe all Quantum boards are equipped with the LM301B)
1. PC grow (silly I know but worth a try)
I'm trying to build a PC Grow box, I have a large PC case coming, however, the most difficult part seems to be finding a good LED light.
I've thought about ordering
- A "full-spectrum" LED Grow light: Either this "60W" or this 30/60W or this 100W
- LED that is cheap and might not be strong enough for a good harvest
- The plan is to do something like a vertical grow, by putting the LED on the side of the PC case
- A 60w Quantum board with Meanwell driver
- I thought this one might be too strong, as it claims to be ideal for a 40 x 60 cm grow area. (see second project bellow)
- Could I simply add a dimmer and use this anyways?
- A 65W Quantum board with a dimmable Meanwell controller
- This light has no information on its PFF output, can I trust them?
- A DIY LED grow with small 40W LEDs from Aliexpress either this or these
- For this, I am unsure, as I have limited experience with electronic, soldering and high voltage LED
- Also, would I need a Driver for this?
How many watts is ideal for this growing area? (1.7sqf)
- I was considering purchasing the Optic 1 COB grow light
- I've seen mixed reviews
- It is VERY expensive
- It is not dimmable and must be kept at least 40cm (16") away from the plant, and would only work for 160cm tall grow tent
- or a 60W LED Quantum boardas shown in the above project.
- Is this light too weak?
- or a 65W LED Quantum board, with dimmable driver
- Expensive shipping
- A 120W LED Quantum board or This one with a dimmable driver
- Is this too strong for my growing area?
- A 120W LED Quantum board with Dimmer
- 3000k is not the ideal light spectrum for full-cycle?
- 140W LED Quantum board with dimmer
- Actual wattage is 75W, too weak?
- Finally the Spiderfarmer SF 1000
- This one is the most expensive and probably too strong, but is still on the list.
- NOT Dimmable as far as I am aware of