New guy wanting your opinion on lighting

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Clay10wens, Feb 3, 2016.

  1. #1 Clay10wens, Feb 3, 2016
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    New here, don't go too hard on me.lol I plan on running a Sun System 150W up until flowering then add a 45W red and blue LED. What are your thoughts? (1 to 2 plants) I have a general idea of what I'm doing, would just like some opinions of other growers out there.

     


  2. im New Too, but i think If u go for 2 plants, It won't be enough light. It will turned out to be small and fluffy.
    If you are set For this light. Try 1 plant In a reflected smaller space, i think It will be better.
     
  3. I think your plants will grow but it'll probably not be worth it if I'm honest
     


  4. Even with a single plant?
     
  5. You need to go a little bigger on the hps wattage for growing 2 plants. LEDs are great lights for growing, but to get one of any serious quality, it's going to cost you some bucks. Don't be fooled by the cheap imitation LEDs on Ebay and Amazon. Try to buy quality lighting. You'll only have to buy once if you do. I've read many stories from people who have tried to use the super cheap LEDs and didn't do themselves any good. If your situation is such that you can handle the heat emitted by the flower lighting, go as big as you can. More light equals bigger better buds...just basic fact. The more light you can throw at them, the bigger they're going to grow and the larger the buds will be. It usually comes down to heat management for most though since the bigger wattage bulb puts out more with an hps. Good luck. TWW
     
  6. Take your time and do some intelligent reading here and other forums first. You will be paid well for your time. Pay attention to the serious people and ignore the obvious slingers of crap! Many have wasted time and money with inferior lights. Don't be fooled by marketing garbage.
     


  7. Preciate ya man! Will take everything into consideration!
     


  8. Most definitely! Thanks for the advice!
     
  9. Did u come up with a LED?
    im thinking Platinum LED p-450 for my 3x3 hoping its good enough


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  10. 3w and 5w monos are fading from the scene having been overwhelmed by Cree and Vero cob-based lights as plainly superior lights hit the cannabis world. I would not consider putting my money into anything else right now. There are many blurple lights from China on discounts ranging up to 75%. These lights are of underwhelming power and value. Invest in 3000k to 4000k cob unit and if you must start small, do it. Most of the cheap lights will fail and warranty service is generally way poor.


    Been through the cheap led stage, and the rebranded cheap led stage and before that hps and cmh. 75w hps, 150w, 250w, and 400w hps to. I even had some of the elite blurple lights. Just google Cree 3590 grow results. Check other weed forums that deal with LEDs also. Or go get you a beta video recorder.
     
  11. I grew almost 2 ounces Pineapple Chunk using CFL lights. One plant in a little ass dresser. Don't let these guys discourage you.
     
  12. Just hate to see money wasted over and over. 2ounces OMG
     

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