What lights? Please help! Need to get setup for harvest soon!

Gazza308

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I think the mars or spider farmer leds would work well for you. I’ve seen really good results with them lights and they are reasonably priced.

you’ll save coin on power and won’t have to buy globes.
 

Adobear420

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I think the mars or spider farmer leds would work well for you. I’ve seen really good results with them lights and they are reasonably priced.

you’ll save coin on power and won’t have to buy globes.
would 2 mars hydro ts 3000watts do really good for it then or should i go with 2 of the spider farmer sf 4000s
 

Gazza308

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I personally haven’t grown with either, but have seen good results with the mars lights.

Have a bit of a search on reviews so you can make an informed decision, you want to be happy with your purchase.

I personally use the pro grow ufo style leds and an 80w 2700k strip led in a 4x4 and I’m really happy with them no fans so no noise.
So 480w of leds for my 4x4 space.2487A947-E608-48D1-9CD4-D04561EBA30F.jpeg
 

Jeffislovinlife

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Tell you what I have some cheap LED lights and I love them don't care about anything else but what I can getResized_20200918_083105.jpegthat is a 2000 watt philzon started them under a600 and veg under a 1200 as always thank you for your time and the best of luck
 

Maggs707

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60f at lowest but usually around 65f. This is during winter it gets that cold.
So, 60 in the basement..probably 75 in the te
would 2 mars hydro ts 3000watts do really good for it then or should i go with 2 of the spider farmer sf 4000s
2 SF 4000's will cover that space perfect. The 3000's won't be enough. I have 4 of the SF-4000's and I love them. I don't think you'd ever regret buying them bro.
 

Adobear420

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So, 60 in the basement..probably 75 in the te

2 SF 4000's will cover that space perfect. The 3000's won't be enough. I have 4 of the SF-4000's and I love them. I don't think you'd ever regret buying them bro.
okay thank you for that. i think i will wait a day or 2 and do some research and hear some other feedback but i am pretty sure i will be getting those :)
 

Maggs707

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okay thank you for that. i think i will wait a day or 2 and do some research and hear some other feedback but i am pretty sure i will be getting those :)
I'm wrong, it looks like the Mars 3000 will cover a 4x4 bloom area. I've heard good things about the brand and they're a little cheaper than the SF. The only downside I can see is that they have off-brand/budget diodes, whereas the SF has the Samsung. You'll probably get more life out of the SF.
 

Adobear420

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I'm wrong, it looks like the Mars 3000 will cover a 4x4 bloom area. I've heard good things about the brand and they're a little cheaper than the SF. The only downside I can see is that they have off-brand/budget diodes, whereas the SF has the Samsung. You'll probably get more life out of the SF.
what is the life span of each on average do you know? are they both dimmable? is it good to have dimmable ones?
 

NukaKola

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Go with 4 315w 3100k CMH. That will kill it in a 4x8. Good coverage, good amount of UV. Totals around $1k.


60-65 is pretty cold for LED’s, and quality LED’s have a much higher cost. Spider farmer and Mars are bottom of the barrel LED.
 

Maggs707

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Go with 4 315w 3100k CMH. That will kill it in a 4x8. Good coverage, good amount of UV. Totals around $1k.


60-65 is pretty cold for LED’s, and quality LED’s have a much higher cost. Spider farmer and Mars are bottom of the barrel LED.
Spider Farmer uses the same exact components as HLG. Top shelf drivers and diodes. So what's so bottom of the barrel about them? The cords? That's about all that's left.
 

NukaKola

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Spider Farmer uses the same exact components as HLG. Top shelf drivers and diodes. So what's so bottom of the barrel about them? The cords? That's about all that's left.
HLG makes their own PCB and uses top bin diodes. SF and Mars are the same company and their quality and customer service is terrible, I would never support them. You can find tons of horror stories with a little research. You might as well save some money and go with a Kingbrite or Meijiu if you are thinking of going with SF/Mars.
 
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