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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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.
 
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
 
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...
 
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
 
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
 
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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