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OzyM8

OzyM8

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Rewerb said:
What's the problem with Gavita style in a tent? I noticed that you said you've personally used them, but you're suggesting specifically to avoid them in a tent scenario? Why is that?

I've also noticed that it's a veritable minefield of choices out there, too! Dirt-cheap stuff that I wouldn't touch with a barge-pole (you get what you pay for in my books) & some REALLY exy stuff with the same spec's.

I'm on a bit of a tight budget atm & this purchase is really intended for winter-only use, so I'm loathe to drop a shitload of $'s on a lighting rig that's not going to get a lot of use.

I'm in a bit of a quandary right now!!!
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The Gavita style DE need a good amount of head height that tents don’t have. I had 12ft ceilings when I used them, hence recommending you have a look at the Hellion adjust a wings as they can be mounted lower to the canopy. There’s also combos with the same shade just different ballasts and lamps. I’m catching up with a mate on Tuesday that’s using that shade with a different ballast that I think runs both MH and HPS, I’ll find out more.
 
Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

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Rewerb said:
What's the problem with Gavita style in a tent? I noticed that you said you've personally used them, but you're suggesting specifically to avoid them in a tent scenario? Why is that?

I've also noticed that it's a veritable minefield of choices out there, too! Dirt-cheap stuff that I wouldn't touch with a barge-pole (you get what you pay for in my books) & some REALLY exy stuff with the same spec's.

I'm on a bit of a tight budget atm & this purchase is really intended for winter-only use, so I'm loathe to drop a shitload of $'s on a lighting rig that's not going to get a lot of use.

I'm in a bit of a quandary right now!!!
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whats the height of ur tent? U can get tents designed for Gavita BTW. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mammoth-Grow-Tent-by-Gavita-Elite-HC-G1-G2-Suitable-1x1000W-or-2x1000W-DE-/232059339822
 
Rewerb

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Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

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Rewerb said:
OUCH!!!! That's a lot of dosh just for a tent specifically designed for a particular type of light! Now I understand why @OzyM8 suggested giving them a miss!!!!!

My largest tent is 1.2 x 1.2 x 2m, so I guess I'll have to find a compromise somewhere & just live with it.
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Thats what i did (but my tents a tad taller than urs) and got the 630wDE CMH but a 600wDE will probably be cheaper and give off more heat.

Also, good tents arnt cheap
 
OzyM8

OzyM8

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Rewerb said:
OUCH!!!! That's a lot of dosh just for a tent specifically designed for a particular type of light! Now I understand why @OzyM8 suggested giving them a miss!!!!!

My largest tent is 1.2 x 1.2 x 2m, so I guess I'll have to find a compromise somewhere & just live with it.
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Smurfdiggiddy

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Bullygrowz said:
Im doing some reading on leds at the moment. Ive always been more of a hps guy but i am also open and respect leds can crush it to. Got some questions. Has anyone here made the switch from hps to led? More specifically at se 600w hps to something like a hlg550/600? Finding i want better coverage over the 1.2m2 my 600s are currently covering but lacking on the edges will a hlg550/600 achieve that? I been reading up on it but i find that alot of the led guys first thing they say is "ive never run hps but..." just wanna know if anyone got first hand exp or if its all hype
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Hlg 550 is perfect in a 1.2m² mate, I've done 20 oz under a 550, with a pretty average run.
 
OzyM8

OzyM8

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Bullygrowz said:
Im doing some reading on leds at the moment. Ive always been more of a hps guy but i am also open and respect leds can crush it to. Got some questions. Has anyone here made the switch from hps to led? More specifically at se 600w hps to something like a hlg550/600? Finding i want better coverage over the 1.2m2 my 600s are currently covering but lacking on the edges will a hlg550/600 achieve that? I been reading up on it but i find that alot of the led guys first thing they say is "ive never run hps but..." just wanna know if anyone got first hand exp or if its all hype
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I changed from HPS to the HLG 550v2 rspecs beginning of this year. Lost ceiling height with the new room and wanted to save some $ on electricity, especially cooling cost.
They’re not a DE replacement but I recon would sit somewhere between a 600-1000 SE. Here’s a pic over a 4x4, well 2x (4x4) and 2 x 550’s. A bit of spill over on that too.

IMO they are missing the UV, rumour has it they are about to release a new light comparable to a DE with UV. I’d wait for that or look at the Aussie High Lights.

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Bullygrowz

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OzyM8 said:
I changed from HPS to the HLG 550v2 rspecs beginning of this year. Lost ceiling height with the new room and wanted to save some $ on electricity, especially cooling cost.
They’re not a DE replacement but I recon would sit somewhere between a 600-1000 SE. Here’s a pic over a 4x4, well 2x (4x4) and 2 x 550’s. A bit of spill over on that too.

IMO they are missing the UV, rumour has it they are about to release a new light comparable to a DE with UV. I’d wait for that or look at the Aussie High Lights.

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Ok cool yeah might wait then cheers mate
 
OzyM8

OzyM8

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Bullygrowz said:
Ok cool yeah might wait then cheers mate
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That’s what I did..waiting, watching, waiting, watching LED development...lol.
And there lies the conundrum.
If electricity cost wasn’t an issue as it is now I’d still be running 1000W DE’s for flower.
Venting, Like seriously...fuck me...the $ per elbows hardly fluctuated since the 90’s, if not gone down in some regions, yet running costs are up 15-20% if not more.
 
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