Area 51 question xgs190 or two w90's?

I need to add more light to my 4x4.. I only have three w90's in there now.. on a tight budget atm. Considering some used area 51 gear..should just add more w90's or try some on their older tech that I can upgrade later.. xgs vs 2 w90s any thoughts?

momo2015 said:

I need to add more light to my 4x4.. I only have three w90's in there now.. on a tight budget atm. Considering some used area 51 gear..should just add more w90's or try some on their older tech that I can upgrade later.. xgs vs 2 w90s any thoughts?

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W90 being the Cob from a51?
I run the xgs 190... I like it, it's a really great build. Runs cool and you can't hear the vents. I can't however compare with the cob's, can't say for sure if it will be better or not. I wouldn't buy used gear in the first place.

I own all 3. What is the k rating on w90? The sgs160 flowers well and comes close to the xgs190. Also have a r/w75. Use mostly COB's now but these will crush most anything out there in conventional led panels. Have had these over 2 yrs with no issues. Probably need to rid myself of a couple. No upgrade needed or wanted by me.

Running a w90 4000k, an Optic 120 vero 3500k and a Northern Photon 190 with 3500k 90cri Citizen COB's. Bing, boom, BANG! Damn, that Photon is bright.

Shitty thing about the 190 is that it sux over seedlings. You gotta keep it too close not to get any stretch.

mypassion said:

Shitty thing about the 190 is that it sux over seedlings. You gotta keep it too close not to get any stretch.

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Never experienced much stretch with mine at about 16" at 130 watts in a2x2 area. Coverage slightly greater than sgs. I actually like the 190 better in veg than the sgs at 120 watts and higher k. Both did well and plants responded about the same. Just what happened at my house.

That's cool. I have a 5000K single W90 in my veg tent and the plants love it. They could use more power too but I need my power more in my flower tent asap. I really like the w90's and A51 so I'm sticking with them. I have a mix of 3K and 4k W90's in my flower tent though.

hillbill said:

Never experienced much stretch with mine at about 16" at 130 watts in a2x2 area. Coverage slightly greater than sgs. I actually like the 190 better in veg than the sgs at 120 watts and higher k. Both did well and plants responded about the same. Just what happened at my house.

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It's does a great job for vege, but maybe I am wrong... I knew the specification say 50cm when flowering. I might be wrong...