New CA Grower - Suggestions for LED Lights

[GP7]

Greetings, I am looking to take advantage of the passing of CA Prop 64 that allows residents to grow up to 6 plants in the privacy of their home. I will be using a spare bedroom closet that measures 2.5' x 6' x 8' height. I plan on using 5-gallon containers. Would like to use LED to keep temperatures down, I'm in Southern Cal.

Currently I'm looking at MarsHydro Reflector96 and 144. Would love to hear opinions if these are a good choice, too much, too little.

Also if the Reflector 144 says 317 true watt show do i figure monthly usage if I'm paying .15 per kWh.

Thanks!

 

[starke]

Knowledge is here; Search you must.

Knowledge is here; Search you must.

Like you I too am a newb, In fact this is my first post, though I have been lurking here for over a year. During that time I have found the answers to all of my questions using the search function and reading the stickys. Based on what I have found I have gone from from never having grown weed to building a stealth cfl grow box (Thanks BlueAdept!), completing two small successful grows and formulating plans to upgrade to a properly equipped 5 x 5 tent right after Thanksgiving. Everything I am about to purchase from the tent to the LEDs to the ventilation fans and scrubber have all been reviewed, tested and proven by seriously experienced growers on this site. Their knowledge is gold and we are fortunate so many have taken the time to share their experience. I promise you the answers you seek now and probably far into the future are already here in this forum and have been answered many times over. You just need to take the time to find them.

 

[Easy7]

Go with something that has UV. Some COB's like spyder lights have UV. Although their marketed plant distances to get the spread is a bit high.

I like phytomax by black dog for specs. Mars hydro has cheap lights good for veg plants. Probably do just fine in a pinch for flowering.

 

[Loc Dog]

Take a look at this when you get a chance. Most LED lights being sold are already outdated technology. When I get around to it, plan on 800 watts for a 4' x 8' area.

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=333629

 

[GP7]

Thanks guys. Looks like I got some more research to do.

 

[HSNORML]

Basically it 25 watts per square foot of space ...figure out how many plants per square foot and how you are allocating towards your LED lights
Kevin Gorman
Executive Director
High Sierra NORML

 

[Levitationofme]

Yea well, time to get killed on these boards again for recommending Black Dog LED
Yes expensive, Yes High Quality. Lots of technical info on there site for those who understand. ROI information as well

It's all I use. They work fantastic. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. I ended up getting 3.

But I will get destroyed most likely by the many enthusiasts who know more then me.

I have used other LEDs and I have not had one that sucked, so if you buy a reputable brand you will be good.

I was at a canna event recently. There were 20 different LED vendors there. Each with their Spiel. I am glad I found a brand I like.

anyway that's my 2 cents.

 

[Green Squall]

Christmas present to myself. XTE Series. Looking forward to getting it.

http://advancedledlights.com/

Congrats on the new law. Same here out east.

 

[Donkeybrains]

Cree has the best leds imo. Its prety easy to build yourself. Growmou5 has some good videos on YouTube. I been building my own for a few years and played around with alot of different kinds. You want the white led's not the purple!

 

[Jdizzel]

Go gavita.
Please.

 

[The Apprentice]

You could also take a look at NextLight.. I've got their Mega and it's a pretty awesome panel. They make some smaller models as well..

 

[Jdizzel]

Ur wasting ur money and time.


Ask you self where the led's are getting the uvb to mske sny sort of stickey resins.
There not, u cant duplicate uvb in led yet.
Add a cfl u say.

Add a 1000w hps i say

 

[The Apprentice]

Ur wasting ur money and time.


Ask you self where the led's are getting the uvb to mske sny sort of stickey resins.
There not, u cant duplicate uvb in led yet.
Add a cfl u say.

Add a 1000w hps i say

Idk man.. from what I read and hear, the full spectrum next lights have an identical spectrum to hps but goes even further than that.. this is their 2nd largest model.. I think led has come a long way..

https://youtu.be/8KOQmV4J15M

 

[Kmetak]

PLS PLS PLS no Mars Hydro.. When buying China Led light, then Galaxyhydro or Viparspectra or Populargrow or Meizhi etc.. NO MARSHYDRO PLS!!!!

 

[Jdizzel]

Led cant do uvb


Plain m simple


Leds are fukn junk for flower


Go hps



My 6 years here and ten years doing what i do isnt enough for u to consider a gavita...


Im begging u


I do lighting for work
40 hours a week
15 years

Then i read more at home about it because of my hobby



Im begging u to listen to me

 

[Guest]

Cree LED are easy. Buy a kit from Timber Grow Lights. Better money spent and more bang for the buck.

UVB is easy to do with Reptisun reptile lights in a SunBlaster fixture.

UVB added to store bought lights isn't close enough. They have to be done separately.

Don't take my or anyone else's word for it. Try going to youtube and search UVB for cannabis.

HPS is the buggy whip of grow lights. If you like them fine but LED is the future. They used to use coal furnaces in homes back in the day to. The job of the ice man doesn't exist anymore for a reason.

 

[bmp420gti]

Gavitas are great but what about in a tent with heat management like hes planning? And height? Im asking because i have a 5x5 too and have been thinking about a switch to DE lights but tent runs are tough to find

 

[Chappi]

Donkey thanks for that link.

 

[Chappi]

LED=65% light 35% heat
HPS= 65% heat 35% light

Easy math.

So UVB radiation plays a role in THC production, but cannabinoids as a whole still retain their mystique. One fact can’t be denied: UVB radiation increases THC in strains that already express high THC.

http://hightimes.com/grow/grow-hack-how-to-use-a-uv-lamp-to-increase-thc/

you can always add supplemental lighting to make up for the missing ubv

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=260046

 

[Donkeybrains]

5-50w led Cree cxa 3070 3000k CRI 80