Had to move after starting my new babies, somehow my light was damaged and seeing as how I’m broke with covid crap and the move, I feel like I’m sorta screwed. I need to keep these tangdreams alive so I have a rly sad little grow light on them until I can find a decent cheap one to replace. I mean cheap af but will work for what I’ve got going on-I can’t afford another $400. So I have two tang dreams and a few random seedlings. Secret closet Situation. Ideas?
If I were being a mature grown ass adult I’d say $10 lol. But could prob do 100-200 MAYBE. I just don’t want to ruin these shuts but I’m in the restaurant industry in NYS right now sooo until the government decides to stimulate me I’m in a pickle
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With that kind of budget I would go with a DIY build. 12 or so bridgelux eb gen2 4' strips powered by 1 hlg-320h-36a would be a good option, still not sure how big your space is though...
Used a Lenofocus LF100(upgraded) this last run. Fantastic results. Amazon $99. 150w dimmable qb set at 120w from factory. Never adjusted it. Maxxed out 1 plant in a 2x2. 180 grams in jars. New record for me for 1 plant, only second run. Refond and Orsum led's, NOT Samsung, if that matters to you. It easily matched the results under the Samsung diodes in my HLG550. Absolutely no regrets for $99.
Thank you all for the ideas! Sorry I forgot about the size. Area is about 2X2/2x2.5. Yeah I normally would go with a higher end Situation but it just isn’t possible. Also I can’t lose these babies and don’t wanna give up on em so I’ll definitely look into the models you’ve listed. Appreciate it ! Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
That does sound really solid I’ll def look into it. My space is about the same size, I’ve got a few autos so not sure how much my yield will be affected by it, but they are a strain known for bigger auto yields so maybe....hmmmmm lol. Thinking out loud. Many thanks Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
? I am not the OP, ( IF) I needed more lighting I Normally only buy lighting parts is from HLG and power suppliers from TRC electronics I have twenty 160w 2v288 Rspec quantum boards in operation . Been assembling my own LED lights for 3 years now . Why are you suggesting lighting to me when I haven't asked for help ?