Need Quieter Lights

[CanOfGizzards]

This is actually regarding my houseplants and succulents... I'm using three of the 1000w versions of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RYGTYZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

They're great and the plants love them, but the fans are so loud and these plants are in our living room, so the noise is a problem. Are there any good alternatives to these that would be significantly quieter?

 

[MannyPacs]

This is actually regarding my houseplants and succulents... I'm using three of the 1000w versions of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RYGTYZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

They're great and the plants love them, but the fans are so loud and these plants are in our living room, so the noise is a problem. Are there any good alternatives to these that would significantly quieter?

For sure! Look at getting a couple 100w boards or bars. Fanless nowadays. Good luck

 

[Hollatchaboy]

Does light make a sound?

 

[MannyPacs]

Does light make a sound?

Those old school lights like he linked too could get loud especially after a couple years

 

[CanOfGizzards]

Thanks, Manny. Any chance you could link me to a good option? Or are there any particular lights you'd recommend?

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

Check out Bloom Plus BP1000 lights on eBay. Better deals on eBay as opposed to Amazon. You can find em on sale for $49, regular increased prices is like 60-65, a GREAT little light. Grab a couple.

Here's mine in a 2x2

 

[CanOfGizzards]

Cool - thanks!

 

[MannyPacs]

How big of an area do you need to light?

 

[CanOfGizzards]

About 7-8 ft by 2 ft.

 

[MannyPacs]

A couple of those mars would probably kill it. I'm not one to usually recommend them but in your case I would get 2x sp3000

Edit: could possibly be overkill if you're mostly doing autos

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

A couple of those mars would probably kill it. I'm not one to usually recommend them but in your case I would get 2x sp3000

Edit: could possibly be overkill if you're mostly doing autos

Because he's lighting houseplants and succulents and not necessarily flowering canna with them, he could probably get away with using a couple SP150s instead. Good call though, those SP3000s look beastly for their size. The SP6500 looks downright scary lol

I still think two BP1000s would be the best/cheapest option

 

[Nizza]

About 7-8 ft by 2 ft.

the light from LED is bad for your eyes, just so you know

these look nice https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/all/products/hlg-saber-150
I really love HLG they have quality equipment. The sabers are non dimmable but there are other good lights

You want a light with a passively cooled heat sync design (no fans / active cooling)

 

[CanOfGizzards]

Wow, those look insane. Love it. And right, no flowering on these. Thanks.

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

the light from LED is bad for your eyes, just so you know

Solid point. T5 fixtures would be a "safer" alternative

 

[Nizza]

Wow, those look insane. Love it. And right, no flowering on these. Thanks.

this is a nice little dimmable light by HLG, great for veg. I bought one and I like it https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/all/products/hlg-65

 

[MannyPacs]

Oh sorry no flowering then ya the mars is WAY overkill. I have seen many people recommend "unit farm" lights

UNIT FARM Upgraded 100W Grow Lights, UF2000 Osram LED Grow Light, 3500K Full Spectrum Indoor Plant Light, for 2x2FT Herb Seedling, 3x3FT Microgreens https://a.co/d/eFAnGHC

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

this is a nice little dimmable light by HLG, great for veg. I bought one and I like it https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/all/products/hlg-65

That thing is COOL! 65 watts only?? Nice. A lil pricey but I bet this would be PERFECT for starting stuff in a 2x2

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

Oh sorry no flowering then ya the mars is WAY overkill. I have seen many people recommend "unit farm" lights

UNIT FARM Upgraded 100W Grow Lights, UF2000 Osram LED Grow Light, 3500K Full Spectrum Indoor Plant Light, for 2x2FT Herb Seedling, 3x3FT Microgreens https://a.co/d/eFAnGHC

Unit Farm and Bloom Plus are super similar, BP might have a lil more far red in the spectrum if that matters. ..

 

[Nizza]

That thing is COOL! 65 watts only?? Nice. A lil pricey but I bet this would be PERFECT for starting stuff in a 2x2

yeah it doesnt even have a passive heat sync and is a great spectrum for veg/seedling stage (doesnt have much red in it) so probably a good spectrum choice for house plants
I really like HLG because they've given me no-hassle customer support. this light is just a simple board with holes on it and a small little power supply. They have 100w units like this but they're non dimmable so I went with this one. It's perfect in the 2x2.

I got a few of these but they're sold out now, maybe this would be a good choice too https://acinfinity.com/led-supplemental-lighting/

 

[Nope_49595933949]

Thanks, Manny. Any chance you could link me to a good option? Or are there any particular lights you'd recommend?

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