Timber Fatty VS or Gavita 1650?
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Rocket Soul
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For a 5x5 tent you could consider two of hlgs three-twenty three board fixtures, wattage and size is on point.
skippy1
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How do you like the Timber?
I have been reading for a few weeks and still can't decide what to get.
diggs99
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You should check out his journal, hes killing it with the fatty
I dont think a grower could go wrong with either brand to be honest.
skippy1
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Took me a smidge but i figured out his journal.
Not too tech savvy.
Not sure why it didn't come up in my search...
Very impressive, thick dank looking buds. I think I will get the fatty.
Seriously looking forward to ditching my 1k hps in the summer.
Thanks man!
Flatrate
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The Fatty VS is a fine fixture in my novice opinion, very well made, bright as all get out. I really think it is what is making my second grow what it is. Yea they are not the cheapest option, but they work. The little bit of experience I have with it helped make the decision to get another Timber very easy.
If I can answer anything for you, just ask. If I can't @RainDan can!
If I can answer anything for you, just ask. If I can't @RainDan can!
Jonny Jetson
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If you had to choose all over again would you still go with the Fatty VS or try one of the other top brands of led? I'm stuck between a Fatty VS, The Growers Choice ROI-E680 and Gavitas new 1700e. I have to fill a 5x5. I have a 5x5 with an hlg600 but I could use a little more lighting I feel around the edges.
diggs99
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I won’t speak for flatrate cause I truly don’t know for sure.
what I will say, his journal screams of nothing but love for his timbers, he even went ahead and bought a second one.
So I think it’s prob safe to say he would stick with the timbers.
I don’t think anyone is gonna go wrong with the gavita either to be honest. Total beast of a light and a proven winner .
Flatrate
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Jonny Jetson,
No regrets at all man! I'am a big fan of Timber now, and when I find something good I don't stray from the brand. The thing that really sold me and helped me become a returning buyer is @RainDan and his crew, top notch friendly service. I know if I had a problem it would be taken care of quickly.
No regrets at all man! I'am a big fan of Timber now, and when I find something good I don't stray from the brand. The thing that really sold me and helped me become a returning buyer is @RainDan and his crew, top notch friendly service. I know if I had a problem it would be taken care of quickly.
hybridway2
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But how long will it last?
twalte
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I’m a Timber fan too in my 5x5 and I considered the Gavita briefly too, I went with 3 of the 3vl instead of the Fatty. It’s basically the same output as a fatty but without the large frame and more flexibility to adjust height in different areas of the tent. They are daisy chained too so they run off one timer. I’m impressed as hell on these lights and Timber as a company. I would do it again.
Jonny Jetson
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Looking good
Jonny Jetson
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How's the heat in 5x5 with the fatty vs?
Flatrate
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It can get warm if ya let it. Drivers and heatsinks are around 110-115 F and possibly higher depending on room temp. I actually just a hour or so ago installed two more small pole fans solely for the fixture. As it stands right now tent temp is 84F with a leaf temp of 78F. Could drop it lower if I kicked on the intake fan. With the new fans the drivers and heatsinks are around 98-103F.
Jonny Jetson
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That's about the same as the hlg600 heat wise. Did you notice an increase in yields with the Timber? Any co2 being used?
Jonny Jetson
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Can you speak on your yield with the timber. What numbers have you seen
Flatrate
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About 1 gpw, nothing to brag about. Keep in mind it was my first grow with the Fatty and Nectar for the Gods, so there was a lot of learning and some rookie mistakes made.