Which LED would you recommend for 5x5 tent?

catdaddy516 · Nov 27, 2021

I've been thinking of upgrading lately, and with all these sales and deals going on, what better time to do it than now! Just for the record, I only have experience with one brand, HLG, and that's all I know as of now. With that being said, as from what I've seen in regards to a 5x5 area they currently have 3 models that fit the bill. If anyone has any experience with either within a tent, could you please chime in.

I don't even know if it's even worth it being that it can't be ran on full power without Co2

HLG Scorpion® Diablo

This is the most efficient full spectrum Horticulture lamp with an efficiency of 3.0 µmol/J and over 2100 PPF output. HLG Scorpion® Diablo™ commercial lamps are designed for growers that demand both high intensity and high efficiency to maximize crop yields.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

HLG Scorpion® Rspec®

HLG Scorpion Rspec is designed for grows with low ceiling heights or vertical racks. HLG Scorpion Rspec uses 6x Rspec 288 Quantum Boards for an even light spread at just 12" from the canopy. QB 288 uses Samsung's latest LM301H and Deep Red LED 660nm. Commercial Indoor Horticulture LED grow light

horticulturelightinggroup.com

HLG 650R

High Efficiency Commercial Indoor Horticulture LED grow light designed to replace a double-ended 1000watt HID with just 6100 Watts. 1700 PPF @ 2.8PPF/W. Full-spectrum. LED Module made by Samsung. Powered by Samsung LM301H LED and Deep Red LED 660nm

horticulturelightinggroup.com

OR

HLG 600 Rspec®

High Efficiency Commercial Indoor Horticulture LED grow light designed to replace a 1000watt HID with just 490 Watts. 1522 PPF @ 2.55 PPF/W. Full-spectrum. Reliable passive-cooled design. Powered by Samsung LM301H LED and Deep Red LED 660nm

horticulturelightinggroup.com

Thanks in advance.

Clusterfuck Tuesday · Nov 27, 2021

I’m running 2 350R and it’s damn near overkill. I looked at the scorpion Diablo, but in the end, I decided to grab the 2 350R and then add a 3rd down the road. Te 3 would give me much better coverage and more height versatility.

With that said, I’ve done well with a a combo of Mars Hydro - FC3000, TSW2000, and a TS1000 or 2, as needed.

farmingfisherman · Nov 27, 2021

Yeah I haven't been looking at anything over 650 watts. Even that in my 4x4 I'll have to dim it down because of not using co2 . Happy hunting!

Clusterfuck Tuesday · Nov 27, 2021

farmingfisherman · Nov 27, 2021

Clusterfuck Tuesday said:
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Living soil?

PadawanWarrior · Nov 27, 2021

catdaddy516 said:
I've been thinking of upgrading lately, and with all these sales and deals going on, what better time to do it than now! Just for the record, I only have experience with one brand, HLG, and that's all I know as of now. With that being said, as from what I've seen in regards to a 5x5 area they currently have 3 models that fit the bill. If anyone has any experience with either within a tent, could you please chime in.

I don't even know if it's even worth it being that it can't be ran on full power without Co2

HLG Scorpion® Diablo

This is the most efficient full spectrum Horticulture lamp with an efficiency of 3.0 µmol/J and over 2100 PPF output. HLG Scorpion® Diablo™ commercial lamps are designed for growers that demand both high intensity and high efficiency to maximize crop yields.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

HLG Scorpion® Rspec®

HLG Scorpion Rspec is designed for grows with low ceiling heights or vertical racks. HLG Scorpion Rspec uses 6x Rspec 288 Quantum Boards for an even light spread at just 12" from the canopy. QB 288 uses Samsung's latest LM301H and Deep Red LED 660nm. Commercial Indoor Horticulture LED grow light

horticulturelightinggroup.com

HLG 650R

High Efficiency Commercial Indoor Horticulture LED grow light designed to replace a double-ended 1000watt HID with just 6100 Watts. 1700 PPF @ 2.8PPF/W. Full-spectrum. LED Module made by Samsung. Powered by Samsung LM301H LED and Deep Red LED 660nm

horticulturelightinggroup.com

OR

HLG 600 Rspec®

High Efficiency Commercial Indoor Horticulture LED grow light designed to replace a 1000watt HID with just 490 Watts. 1522 PPF @ 2.55 PPF/W. Full-spectrum. Reliable passive-cooled design. Powered by Samsung LM301H LED and Deep Red LED 660nm

horticulturelightinggroup.com

Thanks in advance.

I love all my HLG lights, but I really want a ChilLed next. I've been tempted to buy one a few times already even though I don't need more, lol.

Anyways, my dream light for a 5x5 would be this. The link is supposed to give an extra 5% off too. I haven't tried it yet though.

Growcraft X6 - 1000 Watt DIY LED Grow Light Kit

Growcraft Light Spectrum Options Passive Cooling Linear Bar Design Thin Profile – Only 1.375in Tall Rugged T Slot Bar Design Oversized surface area for maximum heat dissipation Remote Power Driver Location Lower your heat load by removing power driver outside grow area Assembly Instructions...

chilledgrowlights.com

Skillcraft · Nov 27, 2021

I would recommend taking a look at the GROWER CHOICE. I have a roi-e420 and must say I am impressed with it.

Clusterfuck Tuesday · Nov 27, 2021

farmingfisherman said:
Living soil?

Yup, coots recipe and 30 gallon bags. The soil has been going since June, but this is my first run in it.

catdaddy516 · Nov 27, 2021

PadawanWarrior said:
I love all my HLG lights, but I really want a ChilLed next. I've been tempted to buy one a few times already even though I don't need more, lol.

Anyways, my dream light for a 5x5 would be this. The link is supposed to give an extra 5% off too. I haven't tried it yet though.

Growcraft X6 - 1000 Watt DIY LED Grow Light Kit

Growcraft Light Spectrum Options Passive Cooling Linear Bar Design Thin Profile – Only 1.375in Tall Rugged T Slot Bar Design Oversized surface area for maximum heat dissipation Remote Power Driver Location Lower your heat load by removing power driver outside grow area Assembly Instructions...

chilledgrowlights.com

I actually was looking at this when I googled best LED for 5x5 area. It actually was the first on the list of lights that were listed.

At of curiosity what made you consider this grow light? You're the first I've seen to mention this brand on any board I frequent.

Thanks for chiming in.

catdaddy516 · Nov 27, 2021

Clusterfuck Tuesday said:
I’m running 2 350R and it’s damn near overkill. I looked at the scorpion Diablo, but in the end, I decided to grab the 2 350R and then add a 3rd down the road. Te 3 would give me much better coverage and more height versatility.

With that said, I’ve done well with a a combo of Mars Hydro - FC3000, TSW2000, and a TS1000 or 2, as needed.

I've been seeing others recommend two smaller boards, but I figured, shit, with that type of light in a 5x5 tent one would easily cover the whole space. Nice setup by the way.

Thanks for chiming in.

farmingfisherman · Nov 27, 2021

catdaddy516 said:
I actually was looking at this when I googled best LED for 5x5 area. It actually was the first on the list of lights that were listed.

At of curiosity what made you consider this grow light? You're the first I've seen to mention this brand on any board I frequent.

Thanks for chiming in.

Nice lights but dang expensive. Again without CO2 seems like it would be overkill. That said underpowered LEDs last longer!

PadawanWarrior · Nov 27, 2021

catdaddy516 said:
I actually was looking at this when I googled best LED for 5x5 area. It actually was the first on the list of lights that were listed.

At of curiosity what made you consider this grow light? You're the first I've seen to mention this brand on any board I frequent.

ChilLed (GrowCraft) is one of the top lights out. And built here in the US. I also like HLG of course and Timber.

But I really like the bar light design they have and the potential with the lights. You can add or remove bars as you want. Also the 1000 watt could be used in a 4x4, 5x5, or whatever, considering you have 1000 watts to work with. Of course you'd turn it down in a 4x4, but I really like the flexibility.

To be honest I would rather have 2 X3's in 500 watts vs 1 1000 watter, but that's another couple hundred or so. But 2 vs 1 gives even more flexibility if you know what I mean. I could put 2 in my 3.5x8 closet or in a 5x5.

Blazin Budz · Nov 27, 2021

I run a 5x8 table, a 3x6 table and a 3x3 tent with all HLG boards. 6 HLG 320W QB XL's and 1 650RSpec I will say from my past year and a half of using them that I would not use them again without having a lot of ceiling height. My ceilings are 8 feet and I have my boards mounted as high as I can possibly mount them and they are still damn near too strong. I pretty much never get to turn them up to full strength because by the time the plants can handle it, they're too close to the lights.

If you have regular height ceilings go for the Bar LED's.

catdaddy516 · Nov 27, 2021

farmingfisherman said:
Nice lights but dang expensive. Again without CO2 seems like it would be overkill. That said underpowered LEDs last longer!

Lol. Yeah, that's what I was thinking daddio. Thanks for the confirming what I was suspecting.

PadawanWarrior said:
ChilLed (GrowCraft) is one of the top lights out. And built here in the US. I also like HLG of course and Timber.

But I really like the bar light design they have and the potential with the lights. You can add or remove bars as you want. Also the 1000 watt could be used in a 4x4, 5x5, or whatever, considering you have 1000 watts to work with. Of course you'd turn it down in a 4x4, but I really like the flexibility.

To be honest I would rather have 2 X3's in 500 watts vs 1 1000 watter, but that's another couple hundred or so. But 2 vs 1 gives even more flexibility if you know what I mean. I could put 2 in my 3.5x8 closet or in a 5x5.

Ok, I'm definitely going to check them over and take everything you said into consideration.

Blazin Budz said:
I run a 5x8 table, a 3x6 table and a 3x3 tent with all HLG boards. 6 HLG 320W QB XL's and 1 650RSpec I will say from my past year and a half of using them that I would not use them again without having a lot of ceiling height. My ceilings are 8 feet and I have my boards mounted as high as I can possibly mount them and they are still damn near too strong. I pretty much never get to turn them up to full strength because by the time the plants can handle it, they're too close to the lights.

If you have regular height ceilings go for the Bar LED's.

Damn. I actually thought I was bugging out when my plants would starting acting weird whenever I increased the intensity on my board. Even with plants that's been under them for a month and a half, I could not go past 50%. The funny thing a rep at HLG told me to hit 70% before transitioning and they barely can even 50%. What percentage are you flowering at?

catdaddy516 · Nov 27, 2021

The more research I do, the more people are suggesting running the same setup you're running (multiple boards as oppose to one).
It look like I may be taking this route as well.

PadawanWarrior · Nov 27, 2021

catdaddy516 said:
The more research I do, the more people are suggesting running the same setup you're running (multiple boards as oppose to one).
It look like I may be taking this route as well.

One is great. But both options have their advantages.

Southernontariogrower · Nov 28, 2021

Id love to see 3 mars 6500s or 3 grow science 300s in a 5x5.

catdaddy516 · Nov 28, 2021

PadawanWarrior said:
One is great. But both options have their advantages.

Please expound. I'm just really trying to understand why 2 over 1 especially when 1 is more than enough.

Southernontariogrower said:
Id love to see 3 mars 6500s or 3 grow science 300s in a 5x5.

3 instead of 2?

Southernontariogrower · Nov 28, 2021

catdaddy516 said:
The more research I do, the more people are suggesting running the same setup you're running (multiple boards as oppose to one).
It look like I may be taking this route as well.

If looking for even coverage bar style are best and most versatile. Boards can grow nice buds too though. But now prices have come down to where you can buy a few cheaper lights or 1 very good one.

Southernontariogrower · Nov 28, 2021

catdaddy516 said:
Please expound. I'm just really trying to understand why 2 over 1 especially when 1 is more than enough.

3 instead of 2?

Arrays will always work the best, Co2 would be needed for 3 6500s or even 2 l think. I would love to try it out. Flower only, veg 10% power tops.

Which LED would you recommend for 5x5 tent?

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