Upgrading to a 4x2x5 or 6' tent

So I am currently growing in a 2x2x4 tent, and it's just not cutting it. For one or two plants it's good, but I am looking to run 3-4 at least if not 5-6 depending on the pot sizes.

I am using a Viparspectra 300w LED for my tent, and two 24w HO T5's for my veg plants right now, so my set up is very cheap and basic but it most definitely does the job! One week from completing my first harvest ever! I have 2x SoMango Fem Plants going in my 2x2 but had to keep them very short due to lack of knowing how much space I would have after factoring in my light and all other factors. I realize 48" is not enough height to work with.

So, I am getting a 4x2x5 or 6' tent... aiming to find something 6' but depending on the brand, but I will settle for a 5', 48" to 60" isn't a huge advantage but it will make quite a bit of difference still, as far as height goes getting an extra 12" on my plants.

I was going to order another 300w viparspectra led from amazon for $89, and put both lights in the 4x2.

But I just discovered this ES180... I heard it's the best bang for the buck and it being perfect as it is made for a 4x2.

It's $420 though... will it really make that much of a difference?

https://thegreensunshineco.com/product/electric-sky-es180-grow-light/

Right I will be direct, so I hope you don't think me rude.

It looks ok. But please don't spend that kind of cash on it.
Look at this.
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/products/260w-qb-led-kit

They work awesome, there is loads of evidence in the several threads about them on here and other grow forums.
Im sure that light grows but I haven't heard of it, more importantly I haven't seen a documented grow with it.

Quantum boards. Do some research. Look at the Umols , yours is 1.8. Vs HLGs 2.3-2.4

coreywebster said:

Right I will be direct, so I hope you don't think me rude.

It looks ok. But please don't spend that kind of cash on it.
Look at this.
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/products/260w-qb-led-kit

They work awesome, there is loads of evidence in the several threads about them on here and other grow forums.
Im sure that light grows but I haven't heard of it, more importantly I haven't seen a documented grow with it.

Quantum boards. Do some research. Look at the Umols , yours is 1.8. Vs HLGs 2.3-2.4

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Nice thanks. Always looking for cheaper options, wasn’t trying to spend $420 on a light. 200-250 is more thevrange I’m looking for but I’m looking for one single light that will cover a 4x2 tent easily.

Project Ponics said:

Nice thanks. Always looking for cheaper options, wasn’t trying to spend $420 on a light. 200-250 is more thevrange I’m looking for but I’m looking for one single light that will cover a 4x2 tent easily.

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No worries. Its a minefield out there on the LED market.
What I linked is a kit, it takes 5min to wire a plug and turn a couple of screws.
But if your not comfortable doing that (there is a video showing how on site) then growers lights sell them pre assembled for $25 more.
Personally having wired a couple, its too simple to warrant paying someone to do it.
They are one of the most efficient lights going, possibly the most efficient.

If you can get a 6ft high tent then go for that. More volume heats up slower than less and a bit of head room is a nice option even if you don't need it!

Project Ponics said:

Nice thanks. Always looking for cheaper options, wasn’t trying to spend $420 on a light. 200-250 is more thevrange I’m looking for but I’m looking for one single light that will cover a 4x2 tent easily.

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18x24 aluminum cookie sheet-4 Samsung LT-F564B strips and an HLG-240H-48 driver. Mount the strips to the sheet along with the driver. Drill 4 holes in the rim to attach hangers and you're done. About $250 for everything. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fAwTmYH19VUG02N5S0CQ1UWoNX-_ZC-d4g/view?usp=sharing