Vera Green 0 Posted August 6 Hi all, new to growing and want some opinions on lightning, below I have details of some different lights I found that so far are where my options are at. Which would you guys recommend, which wouldn’t you and why? Has anyone here tested any of these, if so how did they work for you? GBI 1000 TS900 TS 900W Double modes BLOOM&VEG LED Grow Light Dimensions: 15.7*7.3*2.3 inch (400*190*60mm) Item Weight: 3.0KG Replaces a 600W HPS/MH Use for all stages grow and flowering Vegetative Coverage at 24″: 3.0×3.0 ft Flowering Coverage at 18″: 2.5×2.5 ft ( The lighting area and the height are changeable according to different plants and environments ) Actual Power consumption: energy saving, just consumes about 200W±3% power, much better than the same product in the marketpla LEDS : (90pcs) High Intensity 10W Bridgelux/Epileds LEDs Lumen:9000.00lm Electric current:700m LEDs Angle: 90° Input Voltage: AC100-240V Frequency: 50-60Hz Lifespan: 100,000 hours 1000W Full Spectrum 100 x 10W LED DIODES 5900 Lumens IP33 Power Output 100W Light cover area 15m2 Size 34.5 x 23 x10.7 cm 1.5kg Warm Light 3500k Yellow Light 600nm Blue light 450 nm Red light 660 nm Infrared 720 nm Uv 400nm Thanks in advance all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkunkPharm 865 Posted August 6 I would just go with a full spectrum QUantum Board or cob light from Growopz. Or you can go with a quantum board from Mars Hydro, aeradix.Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GGG 6 Posted August 6 I agree Shunk, messed around with leds and should have started with the Quantums from growopz, now I have proper growing plants that gets all they need Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyCLown 1,468 Posted August 6 I wouldn't get blurple lights. The chinese have some good Quantum Boards at very reasonable prices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CleanGreen 178 Posted August 6 I've been using a Bestva 1500, almost a year old. Last harvest I got 370G out of it ( I am suppose to grow 4 plants ) So far I am happy with it for the price. To add as supplemental I have 2x 50w cheap floodlights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera Green 0 Posted August 7 Thanks, I’ll take a look at those, I’m also going to be using the lights for lettuce, tomatoes and such as I’m setting up a grow shed for it all so I’ll be needing quite a few lights 22 hours ago, SkunkPharm said: I would just go with a full spectrum QUantum Board or cob light from Growopz. Or you can go with a quantum board from Mars Hydro, aeradix. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 22 hours ago, GGG said: I agree Shunk, messed around with leds and should have started with the Quantums from growopz, now I have proper growing plants that gets all they need Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera Green 0 Posted August 7 (edited) For some of my plants I’ll now likely be getting some of these quantum boards, but for stuff like my lettuce, since I’ll be needing a lot, what cheaper alternatives in the R1000-1500 range max are recommended? And has anyone ever used these strips? Considering them just for the lettuce if they could work well enough. Specifications: Length: 5 Meters Voltage: 12Vdc Wattage: 72 Watts / 5 Meters Waterproof: Yes Ratio: 4 Red to 1 Blue Wavelengths: Blue: 450 - 470nm Red: 650 - 660nm Cut marks: 5cm (Use 5050 strip joiners and accessories) LED Grow Lights - 5050 LED Striplight 4:1 Ratio Edited August 7 by Vera Green Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CleanGreen 178 Posted August 7 @Vera Green I would use those strips as supplemental. You might be better off with a COB!? https://growopz.com/collections/grow-lights/products/cree-cxb3590-cob-grow-light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyCLown 1,468 Posted August 7 https://www.cannabist.co.za/product/230w-quantum-board-led-grow-light/ Worth considering, proper authentic Samsung LED diodes and comes with a heatsink and driver etc. Or the smaller one if you'd prefer: https://www.cannabist.co.za/product/130w-quantum-board-led-grow-light/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nostrovia 57 Posted August 7 Cannabist or Growopz Qbs ? which one do you guys prefer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyCLown 1,468 Posted August 7 26 minutes ago, ydt said: Cannabist or Growopz Qbs ? which one do you guys prefer? Depends which products you are comparing as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GGG 6 Posted August 7 I haven't dealt with canna only growopz a few times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera Green 0 Posted August 7 Okay thanks all, will take a look at those Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera Green 0 Posted August 7 Does anyone know what kind of area this light from growopz can cover? Both in veg and flower state? Could 1 unit work for a space of 1m x 50cm? QB-130 Dimmable "Quantum Board v2" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkunkPharm 865 Posted August 7 Does anyone know what kind of area this light from growopz can cover? Both in veg and flower state? Could 1 unit work for a space of 1m x 50cm? QB-130 Dimmable "Quantum Board v2"Yes it will work. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GGG 6 Posted August 7 Will work fine and some reflective walls won't hurt ✌️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera Green 0 Posted August 8 Great thanks 18 hours ago, SkunkPharm said: Yes it will work. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 17 hours ago, GGG said: Will work fine and some reflective walls won't hurt ✌️ Yes definitely, I’m going to be lining the whole shed in Mylar with insulation, walls and ceiling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites