it can do the job, i had one for 67 dollars to finish out my Jack og for three weeks, did not suck at all. was so over blurple life. BUT. if your patient save up for a budget grow light they are a sponsor here, awesome. ive series 3, r spec 250, love it, am buying their entry level light for a 2x2 veg, about the same price and miles above. go check them out. made in the USA too.