LED lighting survey/opinion

[Gorilladonkey]

I have been looking at getting a LED light for a small indoor hydroponic greenhouse with a dedicated climate control system and CO2 enrichment. I am going to go overkill on lighting and since there is so much conflicting information available of questionable quality online I figured some of you guys would have some valuable input to supplement or guide my research. My initial idea was to use 200w or 400w black dog Phyto2 LEDs in a 1x2 or a 2x2 configuration to improve canopy penetration by reducing shadowing from higher leaves.

If you know what you're talking about, just have an opinion, or "have heard" then it would be great if you could list your top one or two LEDs, and any reasoning would be appreciated as well! If you have any thoughts on the setup feel free! I just want INFO INFO INFO!

Thanks!

 

[negative37dBA]

Pacific Light Concepts Photo Boost Strips are a great way to go if you are DIY guy. You can customize the config to match your space. Check out the one I built(link to build thread in signature) One of the best moves I have ever done is to switch 100% to led. I use HLG 60 watter to veg and clone then the big boy 630 watt PLC to flower.
The PLC 630 watt.

The HLG 65 v2 4K

Currently have a grow diary going on with a Alien Rift and a GG4 under that PLC light. You can check it out in the Grow Diaries section if you like. Have a great day. Peace negative.

 

[Gorilladonkey]

negative37dBA what is the spectrum like for those? I did a little search and it wasn't readily available. What I am going for is as broad a spectrum as possible with enhanced blue and red bands at overkill intensity.

BTW, nice setup.

 

[Gorilladonkey]

oh, and with IR and UV

 

[negative37dBA]

You are going to get samsung lm301b whites and cree xpe HE photo reds. Its what your plants need. Check out some of Greengenes grows and builds on youtube and you will see.

Problem is you are not going to be able to get them for awhile. Out of stock with no expected date as of today. Bummer.
Have a great day all. Peace, negative.

 

[Mars Hydro Led]

Looks like a good light.

 

[Gorilladonkey]

I went ahead and got this

https://www.blackdogled.com/products-led/led-grow-lights/phytomax2-400.html

I needed something that I could use to start seedlings for my veg garden out back also and I figured that would be a great place to start. Its on the way, and I plan to buy three more in a 2x2 array for a decent indoor grow setup.

 

[negative37dBA]

What the size of the space you are trying to light? Are those lights really 1k+ each??? wow.
Have a great day, negative.

 

[TPFTFW]

R2thk_russell on IG

his lights kick ass and he has a 5 year warranty

sunbar v1 or V2
V2 has lots of diff nano meters and is what I personally use.
and come out to about $1 a watt AFTER shipping.
they’re really a decent amount cheaper but it’s misleading to give prices before shipping as China can be expensive.