Advice on lighting for a 8x13 walk-in cooler please.
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Herb & Suds
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Depends on your budget
I am looking at these for $ 500 each
https://www.amazon.com/HYPHOTONFLUX-HPF4000-MeanWell-Commercial-Hydroponic/dp/B08G85XXKG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=XX2UZXG6LFXV&dchild=1&keywords=grow+station+640+led+lights&qid=1634817748&sprefix=growstation+&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMzY1TUdSUDZWVkxRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTc0NDIzMTdQRE1OQ1hHVkZOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MjUwNDMxNDFQVkZBN1cxR0tVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I am looking at these for $ 500 each
https://www.amazon.com/HYPHOTONFLUX-HPF4000-MeanWell-Commercial-Hydroponic/dp/B08G85XXKG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=XX2UZXG6LFXV&dchild=1&keywords=grow+station+640+led+lights&qid=1634817748&sprefix=growstation+&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMzY1TUdSUDZWVkxRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTc0NDIzMTdQRE1OQ1hHVkZOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MjUwNDMxNDFQVkZBN1cxR0tVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Herb & Suds
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I’m considering 5 and to me that is a good price for the coverage
I assume you are just going HID
I honestly don't know what to use. I have only used LED in the past in my 4x4 and 3x3 tents. Was hoping to keep my start-up cost down though I do have enough $ for LED's if that's ultimately the best option by a wide margin.. Heat will not be an issue. If possible I would like to set the lights up at the maximum height and just leave them there.
Herb & Suds
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Right
I always thought a walk-in cooler would be the shizzle
Wait a bit as this is a worldwide forum
Let others put in their 2 cents
Friendly_Grower
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I have to agree a walk in cooler?
Excellent!
The choice is what makes you happy.
LEDs' are cool looking. HPS/MH is traditional.
Personally, I like the old school Hortilux Eye HPS Bulbs. I grow for medical supply so HPS has produced quality before.
In my grow-room build I am concerned with the export and reuse of the heat so HPS is my choice.
But what is the canopy penetration depth with the LEDs' you are looking into?
Excellent!
The choice is what makes you happy.
LEDs' are cool looking. HPS/MH is traditional.
Personally, I like the old school Hortilux Eye HPS Bulbs. I grow for medical supply so HPS has produced quality before.
In my grow-room build I am concerned with the export and reuse of the heat so HPS is my choice.
But what is the canopy penetration depth with the LEDs' you are looking into?
LeastExpectedGrower
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How tall is the space? I don't know that I have the answer for you on what works best in terms of technology, but you're looking for something that you can have at roughly ceiling height (not that most LED's want 12" above the ceiling). That means you're going to want to go pretty high wattage then dim down from there. Assuming that you can do the same across the different lighting techs knowing the height may be important.
LeastExpectedGrower
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Cool, so hang at 7' and you've got plenty of room.
If you do decide LED is the way to go...Check out this thread, especially the last 5-10 pages of it. There's a bunch of stuff that's in the 450w range that have good deals and drop you well below the $500 mark that are still modern design and layout with newer diodes.
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Friendly_Grower
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It would be cool to see your build once you have one.
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