Hello friends. I am new to growing and will be starting my first grow soon. I plan on growing in a 2’x2’x5’ tent (only one plant) I found what I think is a good deal on 2 HLG 100v2 boards. One of them is 4K and the other is 3k. They both pull 100 actual watts from the wall. Here is the link: HLG 100 V2 Grow Lights (3k And 4K) | eBay Are these lights a good deal? I know many people have had great luck with Samsung diodes.
brand new they run about $150 USD per board. The listing price is $200, making each board $100 USD. Is that a fair price? Thanks a bunch!
Never mind i read it wrong I didn’t see the ad for the lights that’s a good deal Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Here's a better choice all you need for a 2×2 QB96 Elite V2 Engine With one of thesehttps://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mean-well-usa-inc/HLG-185H-54A/1866-2407-ND/7703963?utm_adgroup=Power+Supplies&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-b7qBRDPARIsADVbUbVDD7pzZQiX-q9fxDOI_ttbb3nCVYobLZ7IW9uA80KlBzVZVN_b8vcaAsUfEALw_wcB
What fancy contraption is this! And it will save me some money. Are those two HLG 100v2 over kill for my grow space? Lol gotta love being the new guy
It is overkill so is the light I linked they are close to equal in power but the 96v2 has an improved spectrum and are at the top of the list of these kind of lights It's good to have more potential power than your space that way you can run them around 60% and they stay cooler. Heat is a big issue in small spaces.
It is overkill so is the light I linked they are close to equal in power but the 96v2 has an improved spectrum and are at the top of the list of these kind of lights It's good to have more potential power than your space that way you can run them around 60% and they stay cooler. Heat is a big issue in small spaces.
yes jOSHuAE is right might run a lil hot though and maybe a lil bright in the center, but darker along the perimeter. bro might be better off using strip lighting in a 2x2 and space em out on top. I would not use used boards. You can find a real crazy assortment of boards from abroad; try this thread
Well those lights sold anyway. They weren’t even online for a day. crazy. I Appreciate all of the information you guys have provided.
then consider getting a V2 QB96. I own four of them and run each one using a 240W driver. Excellent lights, bit hot.
I actually took your advice and ordered it along with the driver you provided. Only $160! You are great my dude. That $40 dollars I saved will go towards some student loan payments
I guess they do 240 watts to each lol I'm running my 2 with 240 watts split between them. Once I got them in the right place that's all I can use in a 2×3. I don't know if you've seen these builds. They got all parts listed and linked using like 4 different kinds of strips https://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/
Nope you're going to need some of that $40 for a power supply cord for the driver Some wire for driver to light 18 gauge solid core . You will need some hangers also, anything will work, I've seen people using premade fishing leaders, Still a top quality light at a good price