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should i only look for the actual watts? for example: 150w=1000w or 200w=400w which one would be better?
how do these growing leds compare to HID? and what g/w can i get potentally?
How many CFLs do I need?
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how do these growing leds compare to HID? and what g/w can i get potentally?
It doesn't quite work like that in practice. The numbers get exaggerated on those lights because they can claim the max wattage of each LED combined. So say there are 100 5w LED's. Technically, that's 500w worth, but they don't power them at the full power. More like 1/4 of the power so they don't burn out the chips quickly. So they would say a "500w light", but really it's only pushing about 120w. So it really isn't near the power it wants you to believe.
For a 2ft x 2ft tent (aka 60cm x 60cm) then a Mars Hydro TS-1000 would be excellent.
Now if you have a 60in x 60in (aka 5ft x 5ft)... You will not properly light a tent that size for 100€.
But on that note, on the "cheap" look at a Mars Hydro TS-3000.
Greenlizard
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Yes, just look at actual watts. There is no such thing as an LED fixture that draws 150 watts and grows your weed like a 1000 watt. That is all lies. Forget all that. Only pay attention to the actual watts from the wall. That info is usually hidden in the small print when you read the details of the item.
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lots of people recommand the ts-1000 and it actually draws 150 not 1000, i'm confused to what you're saying here.... btw the ts-1000 isn't on amazon sadly...300w title? I'm shocked. Typically a 120w would be more like 800w title.
Between the household bulbs and stupid exaggerated lights, I'm surprised any weed is growing in any of these threads.
If you want to grow with house lights, build a space bucket.
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oh fair enough, i tho it was like normal lights where they say 5w=60 meaning 5w makes the same light as old 60w lights
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i see, thanks, i'll take a good look, and then before i buy it i'll post here so more experienced people like y'all can give me the go ahead
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yep CM.
so talking about actual watts. how much space can a 150w one cover?
how much yield can i expect and how does it compare to HID?
Not so much, no. I won't lie. This shit gets confusing as hell, even when you know what to look for.
There are also things like penetration, spectrum, and 1500 other different factors with LED lights. It can, and will, make your head spin! (And not in a good way!
)Alright, you have a 60cm x 60cm tent. This is good though, because if it were inches you would be hosed. LOL.
The TS-1000 will do nicely in that space, and on a budget is what I would get. OK, technically it's going to be about 115€, but what's 15€ between friends at that point.
If you're going to do it, do it right from the start and give yourself (and your plants) the best possible change to thrive.
Greenlizard
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I just noticed you just joined today. Welcome to 420 Magazine. If you utilize the search function you can find a lot of great info quickly as well.
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i've looked for it on amazon but i can't find itNot so much, no. I won't lie. This shit gets confusing as hell, even when you know what to look for.
There are also things like penetration, spectrum, and 1500 other different factors with LED lights. It can, and will, make your head spin! (And not in a good way!
Alright, you have a 60cm x 60cm tent. This is good though, because if it were inches you would be hosed. LOL.
The TS-1000 will do nicely in that space, and on a budget is what I would get. OK, technically it's going to be about 115€, but what's 15€ between friends at that point.
If you're going to do it, do it right from the start and give yourself (and your plants) the best possible change to thrive.
i'll look for something similar. also, i didn't actually build the tent yet. i just came back from the shop and bought the supplys for it. my plan it so make it 60x60. but i can change that if you think it would benegit my plants....also how tall should it be? i was thinking 1.70m?
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i'll make it 2 then. can't go any higher than that. the pipes i bought are 2m
6' min height for sure
I bet u can get the ts-1000 from Mars site
They are great in customer service, I would buy from them direct, and I'm a big Amazon buyer to
@SmokeSara will help u out, she is the Mars rep here
I bet u can get the ts-1000 from Mars site
They are great in customer service, I would buy from them direct, and I'm a big Amazon buyer to
Mars Hydro TS 1000 LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum 150W 2ftx2ft 3ftx3ft coverage
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@SmokeSara will help u out, she is the Mars rep here
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well the issue actually is that i bought like 500 eur Worth of amazon cards because i Always buy on amazon and they had a good deal. and that's pretty much all the money i had lol (student life feelsbad) imma just go with one from amazon, worse case scenario i can return it for free
Find a couple
Post em
We will all look at em for ya
Post em
We will all look at em for ya
fatbuds420
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I'm getting a ts 1000 myself, what tent size would you recommend? Mostly for autos?
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Hi Bushy, thanks for interest on our TS 1000 light, it can cover your 60x60cm space perfectly. We do also have a lot growers here running the TS light, you can check at my signature 
On website, thought we cannot offer free return, but our price is lower than amazon, and we have great custom service who can reply within 24hours usually. and a good communication will help you easily on the growing too. 
On website, thought we cannot offer free return, but our price is lower than amazon, and we have great custom service who can reply within 24hours usually. and a good communication will help you easily on the growing too. 
HydroponicFireman
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Your plant will be tall, lanky, almost no buds and weird leafs. It'll look more like hops instead of cannabis. IMHO 6x 40W CFL's arent enough to bud only veg. You'll be budding in the shade basically...not a good idea...IMHO a waste of time and money. Re-creating the outdoors indoors isnt cheap.
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i'm wondering, what can a light like the ts 1000 yield compared to, say, a 250w sodium light?Hi Bushy, thanks for interest on our TS 1000 light, it can cover your 60x60cm space perfectly. We do also have a lot growers here running the TS light, you can check at my signature
