320w QB or 315 CMH

No1up

Active Member
Hello guys, I'm interested in thoughts and opinions on the Quantum board 320 or a 315 cmh specifically this one Solis Tek c1 315.
Or any recommendations would be appreciated. I do have a 100w QB 3000k for side lighting as well. In a 3x3 soil grow in 2 3gal pots.
 

ttystikk

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Hello guys, I'm interested in thoughts and opinions on the Quantum board 320 or a 315 cmh specifically this one Solis Tek c1 315.
Or any recommendations would be appreciated. I do have a 100w QB 3000k for side lighting as well. In a 3x3 soil grow in 2 3gal pots.
Quantum Board, no contest. Spectrum, efficiency, performance, longevity.

Any questions?
 

coreywebster

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Hello guys, I'm interested in thoughts and opinions on the Quantum board 320 or a 315 cmh specifically this one Solis Tek c1 315.
Or any recommendations would be appreciated. I do have a 100w QB 3000k for side lighting as well. In a 3x3 soil grow in 2 3gal pots.
I love the QBs myself and do own a 315cmh but only use it as a veg light in summer. I cant say which is best for flower because I only used it for half the flower period while waiting for my boards to arrive. For me its just not ideal coverage since I was running a 4x8 for flower. So I wont say which is better. But I can say the Quantum boards are amazing lights.

Anyhow I'm really only replying because if I read your post right your planning on 2 plants in 3 gal pots.
If that's the case I would highly recommend going up to 5gal or maybe 7 gal and going with cloth pots if you want to make the most out of either light and the space you have.

Happy growing man.:bigjoint:
 

Psyphish

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CMH weed is a lot better than LED weed. I used the 315s for years and have been moving to LED lately due to space restrictions. I really miss my 315s, you can yield a lot of weed with LEDs, but I don't even feel like vaping anymore when all I have is LED weed.

But my non-drug plants are all under QBs as well and they're really loving them.
 

No1up

Active Member
I love the QBs myself and do own a 315cmh but only use it as a veg light in summer. I cant say which is best for flower because I only used it for half the flower period while waiting for my boards to arrive. For me its just not ideal coverage since I was running a 4x8 for flower. So I wont say which is better. But I can say the Quantum boards are amazing lights.

Anyhow I'm really only replying because if I read your post right your planning on 2 plants in 3 gal pots.
If that's the case I would highly recommend going up to 5gal or maybe 7 gal and going with cloth pots if you want to make the most out of either light and the space you have.

Happy growing man.:bigjoint:

I was thinking about moving to 5s, but my tent is so small lol. I do have cloth pots. Can you learn me as to why the 5gals would be better? I do have a 100w QB and I agree, this light is stoopid bright and seems well put together with quality components.
 

No1up

Active Member
CMH weed is a lot better than LED weed. I used the 315s for years and have been moving to LED lately due to space restrictions. I really miss my 315s, you can yield a lot of weed with LEDs, but I don't even feel like vaping anymore when all I have is LED weed.

But my non-drug plants are all under QBs as well and they're really loving them.
That's what I keep reading. The 315s yield well, and seem to be very high quality grows. I just really like the QB. Im heavily leaning towards the Solis Tek 315 CMH. I forgot to mention the pots will be kind soil with Coco loco.
 

No1up

Active Member
Quantum Board, no contest. Spectrum, efficiency, performance, longevity.

Any questions?

I do, I haven't really been able to find any yield reports for QB boards. I don't suppose you have any G/watt report from your own or trust worthy second hand source?
 

No1up

Active Member
Talking in terms of yield. A 315w CMH can only yield about what 400-450w of HPS can.

Quality wise it's hard to beat CMH

Since I already have a 100w QB I'll be adding it as an additional light source. The final set up is still in the air, full on QB, or CMH Solis Tek C1 315W. Best of both worlds? Lol
 

No1up

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Yodaweed!! I've been wanting to PM you but it won't let me? Anyway I've seen your advocacy for CMH I'm really wanting to hear you out. It sounds as though your opinion is based on past experiences. I've seen some hateful comments tossed your way and I couldn't help but think it was unwarranted. Anyways CMH vs QB 360, go! Lol
 

Yodaweed

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Yodaweed!! I've been wanting to PM you but it won't let me? Anyway I've seen your advocacy for CMH I'm really wanting to hear you out. It sounds as though your opinion is based on past experiences. I've seen some hateful comments tossed your way and I couldn't help but think it was unwarranted. Anyways CMH vs QB 360, go! Lol
Dont have a quantum board so couldn't tell you how it compares but cmh works great for me and i use some leds on sides of them to boost the intensity. Also sometimes use it between my hps to help with uv and quality of spectrum.
 

skoomd

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Yodaweed!! I've been wanting to PM you but it won't let me? Anyway I've seen your advocacy for CMH I'm really wanting to hear you out. It sounds as though your opinion is based on past experiences. I've seen some hateful comments tossed your way and I couldn't help but think it was unwarranted. Anyways CMH vs QB 360, go! Lol
Yodaweed knows nothing about how lights work, just read some of his posts on the first pages of the QB thread
 

No1up

Active Member
Im looking at the Solis Tek 315 or sun system 315 kit. And of course any other recommendations.

I have a few things holding me back. I keep reading that Phillips discontinued the 3100k bulb, but I still see them for sell.. What gives? Lol

Do you think a cmh 315 would be good in a 3x3x64, soil cloth pots, maybe 2, 3 max 3 gallon pots with a 100w QB 3000k on the side. Kind soil Coco loco mix.
 

skoomd

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Here's a picture of my run under CMH + LED, strain is white fire og, grown in hydroponics with gen hydro 3 part nutes with and without flash, sorry for the shitty trim job i am lazy.
I've grown better weed under blurples LOL:hump: To op: If you go CMH will be dissapointed





 

No1up

Active Member
I've grown better weed under blurples LOL:hump: To op: If you go CMH will be dissapointed





Is that under QB?!!

She' bbeautiful. Please send to me your address so that I can swing by and bring you a delicious pie. Then we can partake!
 
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