Grow lights can be really confusing. There are a ton of different brands, technologies, and budget ranges available to you. The best grow lights accomplish the job of providing the plants you’re growing with enough light in a usable spectrum, at an equipment and energy cost that is affordable to you.
So in this sense, there is never a “best” – there’s just a “best for you.” In this video we go through a LOT of lights and explain some of their pros, cons, and considerations.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:07 What do Grow Lights Do
2:25 T5 Fluorescent
4:11 HID / CMH
7:34 Basic LEDs
9:53 High End LEDs
12:51 Recap
15:34 HLG Giveaway
LIGHTS MENTIONED
→ Prism Lighting Science HO T5 V2 4’ 4 Bulb: https://bit.ly/3h9wPXV
→ Prism Lighting Science 315w Ceramic MH: https://bit.ly/37dtR05
→ Prism Lighting Science 158w Stealth LED: https://bit.ly/2zegFLR
→ HLG Elite 225: https://bit.ly/3f4fBJK
→ HLG 300L R Spec: https://bit.ly/2XHO6ji
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→ Smart Volt 15’ Power Cord: https://bit.ly/3h0LUuW
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You did not explain needed heat for the top for transpiration.
Very cool information I understand some what but it would be nice to get that tank light
The best bang for buck is full spectrum LED Quantum Boards .This stuff is too complicated for starters . Forget this just go buy simple Mars Hydro , Viparspectra P series or Artreum Hydra . All about the 175 – 200 $ range
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Listen I watch countless amounts of videos from everyone and none of you explain ceramic metal headlight if you should use 3,000 or 4,000 bulb what one is for flowering and which is for vegetation
would it be better to have 2x100w grow light instead of 1x150w grow light? ex. 2x MarsHydro TS600 ($152) vs 1x MarsHydro TS1000 ($140). more coverage, more wattage. downside is more heat.
dont ever touch the glass with bare hands on a high output light lie that. skin oils can cause cold spots and the bulb and break or burn out fast.
dam I'm late lol
What is the lit up shelf behind you? A diy or did you purchase it? It would satisfy the wifes must look nice requirement.
Please get to the Subject..
nice video
Simplified…125 dollar Lithuania 80 cri, 4000k, 126 watts LED high bay from Lowes. It's the best light for growing in veg and flower. Super high on the blue end and super high on the red end. It's near perfect. Pics to prove it. O and this is for a 3×3 tent. 3 to 4 medium plants easy
Get the top brands (Fluence ,Gavita or Fohse) LED growing light at one third of their price
Does anyone know anything about the umax-2000 and zeggwell ss2000 220 watt grow lights. I'd appreciate any info.
Please give the information on the number of LED lights required per square metre and electricity consumption. Which light is better for initiating flowering?
At a low budget, I made my own ligth painel. And I used a lot of videos just like yours. Thank you, for your help.
Yo these LEDs are pretty expensive up front . I got a decent yield would of been better if I didnt pack my grow area .
And made sure to lollipop and trimm . Frosty tight buds Very potent just didn't like the bud size. 1lb golf ball size and 1lb the size of marbles.
Wish I lollipoped and trimmed. This time I'm doing 10 plants instead of 32
I just want to grow two tomato plants, cherry and San Marzano, and six or seven herbs, the usual for cooking. Growcraft sounds as though it could be of the best quality, but any one of ChilLED's would be ridiculous overkill. I'd like to spend $100, or 200 for a light that'll last a lot longer. Any suggestions?
excellent
So what if I just want one light that will work with any plant or tree at any stage of growth? What are my options?
Have you compared performance of cmh315 vs t5 8 bulb fixture in vegetative growth?
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