WHATS THE BEST LIGHT TO BUY ?

[Shaddowsfall64]

Using a Vivosun 300 wat atm

Looking into the mars hydro 600 wat my price range is around 180$ Could go more high

Tent size is 32x32x62 tall

 

[TreeFarmerCharlie]

People will need to know the dimensions of your tent to give you any advice.

 

[Shaddowsfall64]

Sorry it’s 32x32x64ht

 

[Dryxi]

Using a Vivosun 300 wat atm

Looking into the mars hydro 600 wat my price range is around 180$

What is your growing space size? Makes a difference. If your going for LEDs, you cant find the best with 180$ unfortunately.

 

[coreywebster]

You might be able to get a 315cmh which would do really well in that space.

 

[Shaddowsfall64]

Cmh ?

 

[JoeBlow5823]

Get this fixture

https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-High-Reflectivity-Full-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Suspension/dp/B07ZYXR1FR/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=vivosun+315+cmh&qid=1587576750&sr=8-9

And this bulb

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Master-3100K-GreenPower-Elite/dp/B00HXOJ1FG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=philips+315+cmh&qid=1587576773&sr=8-3

You wont regret it. Should be able to pull about a pound per harvest. And im not saying that as a joke.

 

[Dryxi]

Goals: 35ish watts per sq ft with good LEDs means you need about 300w for your 3x3 for flowering. I'm a big fan of HLG lights but they are higher than your budget (hlg 300)

Cmh = ceramic metal halide or LEC lights (they are good lights too)

 

[Shaddowsfall64]

So that light and fixture Philips-Master-3100K is better then a 600 wat mars hydro ?

 

[manfredo]

So that light and fixture Philips-Master-3100K is better then a 600 wat mars hydro ?

Probably...what's the true rating of the Mars Hydro? Probably 150-300 watts I imagine. You will get a little more heat from the MH light though, so if you are in a warm climate that may come into play.

 

[Shaddowsfall64]

Yeah I’m I’m struggling keeping my heat under control, so far best I can do is 24.7c I’m using my vivosun 300 wat the true lux tested was just about 250 wats I’m already scrubbing inside with my filter and I can’t exhaust any heat out where my tent is located

 

[TreeFarmerCharlie]

Yeah I’m I’m struggling keeping my heat under control, so far best I can do is 24.7c I’m using my vivosun 300 wat the true lux tested was just about 250 wats I’m already scrubbing inside with my filter and I can’t exhaust any heat out where my tent is located

Exhausting it back into the room would be better than not exhausting it at all.

 

[Shaddowsfall64]

Exhausting it back into the room would be better than not exhausting it at all.

I like where your going with this , never really thought of that looks like I have to spend some time in there moving things around thanks man !

 

[JoeBlow5823]

So that light and fixture Philips-Master-3100K is better then a 600 wat mars hydro ?

If memory serves the mars "600w" is actually a 100w light.

 

[JoeBlow5823]

I like where your going with this , never really thought of that looks like I have to spend some time in there moving things around thanks man !

You need to constantly circulate air into the tent.... That is a must.

The best way is how they have it setup at 00:27

 

[JoeBlow5823]

If the led you have now is pulling a true 250w then the CMH will not be a major upgrade but it will be an upgrade.

 

[JoeBlow5823]

Using a Vivosun 300 wat atm

Looking into the mars hydro 600 wat my price range is around 180$ Could go more high

Tent size is 32x32x62 tall

If this is the light you are looking at, it is 100w. Only good for a 2x2.

https://www.amazon.com/MARS-HYDRO-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B07VL8FZS1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mars+hydro+600&qid=1587584496&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlU2Q1Y4SEo3OVJNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTA3ODgxRzUxWDBaVldPSEZEJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMTM1NjgxVDhMTzQ0RU1HWDM0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[Dannydavito]

I like where your going with this , never really thought of that looks like I have to spend some time in there moving things around thanks man !

Don't invest in a cmh or any other hid light unless you can move some serious heat. My hps was a pain in the ass to get under control cause it's essentially a 400w heater.

 

[JoeBlow5823]

Don't invest in a cmh or any other hid light unless you can move some serious heat. My hps was a pain in the ass to get under control cause it's essentially a 400w heater.

I have no problems with my 315 cmh. The 1000w de on the other hand does warm things up a bit.

 

[Dannydavito]

I have no problems with my 315 cmh. The 1000w de on the other hand does warm things up a bit.

Yeah but if I'm reading this right he has no exhaust at all and the tent is too hot just from LEDs.