Small footprint solution - 60cmx60cm (0.36m2)

DeMoNeye

DeMoNeye

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Can anyone recommend a nice small turn key solution for a small grow tent that's only 60cm2?

Am I stuck with a 4 LED system to cover the space evenly or will one central LED/array work? I've been warned against overloading on lumens, as this can cause problems.

Upgrading from a 400w MH/HPS solution. Ideally UK based to avoid huge shipping costs.

Would this single unit be suitable?

http://www.budmaster.co.uk/budmaster-ii-uk-god-1.html
 
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Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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DeMoNeye said:
Can anyone recommend a nice small turn key solution for a small grow tent that's only 60cm2?

Am I stuck with a 4 LED system to cover the space evenly or will one central LED/array work? I've been warned against overloading on lumens, as this can cause problems.

Upgrading from a 400w MH/HPS solution. Ideally UK based to avoid huge shipping costs.

Would this single unit be suitable?

http://www.budmaster.co.uk/budmaster-ii-uk-god-1.html
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More cobs is better. Spread is your friend.
 
weed-whacker

weed-whacker

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uk based is tough, obviously your best bet is to build one(cheapest solution) or you can check out...um.....

I think timber does international shipping?

also there is some italian company....spectra i think


or look at the hans panel
 
DeMoNeye

DeMoNeye

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I suppose my main problem paying $400 for a light is recouping the cost that you save in electricity over 400W MH/HPS setup.

It costs about $100 to run my grow/season, a LED would save me approximately $40/season. So 10 grows to recoup the investment.

As I've got such a small footprint, do I really need so many lumens output? I've been looking at the Mars UFO style lights...
 
PSUAGRO.

PSUAGRO.

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he's in the UK, heat(HID) may be his friend depending when his growing season is?..........I would stick with what I have in the OP's situation, maybe run the lights at night for lower kw/h(off peak exist?).....or get a e-ballast and dim during veg for savings....

it's a tough call if led (roi) is worth it for him on a strict budget
 
DeMoNeye

DeMoNeye

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PSUAGRO. said:
he's in the UK, heat(HID) may be his friend depending when his growing season is?..........I would stick with what I have in the OP's situation, maybe run the lights at night for lower kw/h(off peak exist?).....or get a e-ballast and dim during veg for savings....

it's a tough call if led (roi) is worth it for him on a strict budget
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Great reply... Small footprint = small yields unfortunately so investment has got to be justified. I grow year round and I'm looking forward to the cooler months
 
CobKits

CobKits

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if youre really on an uber budget go spend $50 on (10) 15W A19 led bulbs (at least thats what they cost over here). 33 cents a watt, available in 2700 and 5000k and better than any chinese panel. and if one breaks, you have 9 more....

check out the brightstik thread
 
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