I need more light

Budzbuddha · Jul 26, 2020

Best bet : HLG 225 ( cmh equiv ) lamp.
True watt pull
Meanwell driver
Ready to hang and use
Dimmer port ( if needed )
$299

Or if you do the Tsw 2000 you would be better off with 2 ( more money ) or at least one to add to your current setup.

Basically steer clear of those blurple panels.

Budzbuddha · Jul 26, 2020

Hlg 225 will cover 4x4 veg

norcalreppin77 · Jul 26, 2020

Cle_420_mob said:
Which spider farmer I'm sorry if I seem stupid just first grow and been told so man things from different people I dont know what to believe

for your size the 4000. I got the SF knock offs and im crushing it with them.

Cle_420_mob · Jul 26, 2020

norcalreppin77 said:
for your size the 4000. I got the SF knock offs and im crushing it with them.

Which knock off

Cle_420_mob · Jul 26, 2020

Budzbuddha said:
Hlg 225 will cover 4x4 veg

What about when in bloom

Rivendell · Jul 26, 2020

Gwhiliker said:
thats a pretty good deal for a diy kit on amazon tbh... would be interested in some readings if you or a buddy might have any

Unfortunately I don't have access to a meter. On another note, its a plug and play fixture just need to plug the fixture into the driver.

norcalreppin77 · Jul 26, 2020

Cle_420_mob said:
Which knock off

Maxisun pb4000 ($330)
Mixjoy 4000($420)

KK26 · Jul 26, 2020

HPS 600W and save some of your cash over LEDs that you cannot afford.

Use the saving for good extraction.

Problem solved and top notch bud.

All good

IrkinBollikans · Jul 26, 2020

Qb132's are back in stock today. Good bang for the buck there. Saw a 320w driver on ebay last night for just over $100. Well under $300 for over 300w of led. Pretty good

coreywebster · Jul 26, 2020

Cle_420_mob said:
I'm using a bestva 1000watt led but I feel it's not enough I got a decent budget of around 300 to 350

Nothing to say you cant use your budget to upgrade one half your tent and use your bestva a later date when you've seen what a good led can do.

BTW never trust amazon reviews.

PadawanWarrior · Jul 26, 2020

norcalreppin77 said:
for your size the 4000. I got the SF knock offs and im crushing it with them.

Any quantum board that isn't made by HLG is basically a knockoff. They started QB's.

Cle_420_mob · Jul 26, 2020

norcalreppin77 said:
Maxisun pb4000 ($330)
Mixjoy 4000($420)

Where did you find the pb4000 for 330

Cle_420_mob · Jul 26, 2020

PadawanWarrior said:
Any quantum board that isn't made by HLG is basically a knockoff. They started QB's.

What's the best bang for my buck

Cle_420_mob · Jul 26, 2020

In everyone's opinion what's the best bang for my buck

Gwhiliker · Jul 26, 2020

we have all already stated our opinions not trying to be rude but its up to you now

IrkinBollikans · Jul 26, 2020

Cle_420_mob said:
In everyone's opinion what's the best bang for my buck

QB132 V2 Quantum Boards

High Efficiency LED Light Engines. 132pcs Samsung LM301H LED per board

horticulturelightinggroup.com

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This will build a nice little light. Just need a couple pieces of angle aluminum and some screws

Gwhiliker · Jul 26, 2020

also consider more light=more heat=more $

Apalchen · Jul 26, 2020

What size extraction fan do you have and how is the room the tent is in cooled?

What's your ambient temperature in the room the tent is in?

sfw1960 · Jul 26, 2020

IrkinBollikans said:
QB132 V2 Quantum Boards

High Efficiency LED Light Engines. 132pcs Samsung LM301H LED per board

horticulturelightinggroup.com

Mean Well HLG-185H-C1400B 200W Single Output LED Power Supply | eBay

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This will build a nice little light. Just need a couple pieces of angle aluminum and some screws

I've got 5 (building 3 more fixtures RN) of the QB 132’s in one space but I'm running the 240 W version drivers - I'd recommend the HLG-240H-C1750B good call though!
They beat anything Amazon knock off with dependability and longevity! Spend the money well now, rather than learn from your mistakes with wasted money after!

HLG-240H-C1750B

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/HLG-240H-C1750B?utm_term=HLG-240H-C1750&qs=EaAZLd8vSkgX%2FPGSKaPyXQ%3D%3D&utm_campaign=HLG-240H-C1750B&utm_medium=aggregator&utm_source=findchips&utm_content=MEAN-WELL

IrkinBollikans · Jul 26, 2020

sfw1960 said:
I've got 5 (building 3 more fixtures RN) of the QB 132’s in one space but I'm running the 240 W version drivers - I'd recommend the HLG-240H-C1750B good call though!
They beat anything Amazon knock off with dependability and longevity! Spend the money well now, rather than learn from your mistakes with wasted money after!

HLG-240H-C1750B

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/HLG-240H-C1750B?utm_term=HLG-240H-C1750&qs=EaAZLd8vSkgX%2FPGSKaPyXQ%3D%3D&utm_campaign=HLG-240H-C1750B&utm_medium=aggregator&utm_source=findchips&utm_content=MEAN-WELL

I also use the 240 on two of my qb132 sets. I just recommend the 185 because it's usually $25-30 dollars cheaper, the boards run even cooler, and you can run them closer to the top of the canopy. I am currently building my third set. After this, I think I'm just going to add some red strips and call it good enough. It's only a 4x4

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