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06-04-2010, 05:34 AM

I am exploring clone station lighting.

I suspect a blend of florescent and LED will provide a satisfying lighting situation. I am wanting some white light for me.

What could i do with LED? What is reasonable for a 2 foot by 2 foot clone box?

MeanBean · 06-04-2010, 11:45 AM

Well one of the 63 Watt units would be PLENTY for a 2x2 box of clones. You wouldn't need any other lighting like florescents.

gonzo` · 06-04-2010, 12:26 PM

How much would a 63 watt unit cost? And what sort of fluorescent would it be equivalent to? (in terms of watts)

Thanks!

MeanBean · 06-04-2010, 12:51 PM

Hey Gonzo.

Yeah the 63 Watt Unit is $275. I don't think comparing them to fluoesents will help much but here's the stats.

63w unit:

Use within 6 – 12″ from your canopy for best results
Maximum Coverage Area of 24" x 18" @ 12" above your canopy

Recommended Lighting Area of 18" x 12

For making clones you could have the light at the 12" mark to get that footprint you want. the 63W is rated 6" shorter on one side but for clones you should have no issues, those charts are based on the full plant life cycle Veg - Bloom.

gonzo` · 06-04-2010, 01:00 PM

I'm just trying to understand how to compare LED with HID or Fluoros. ledgirl was talking about how 300w = like 600w... so can you just give some rough comparison of what 63w LED equals in HID or fluoro

MeanBean · 06-04-2010, 01:15 PM

As a rough comparison, I would say very close to a 250HID or 8-10 2ft t5 bulbs..

**blazeoneup** · 06-04-2010, 02:40 PM

I have not used LED for rooting clones yet, But from my experience using them for starting freshly rooted clones they seem to take off fast, Would probably work well for rooting babies...

I'd say and I havent used the 63w LED before, My guess is somewhere around a 175w mh or 4 of the 40w 4ft floresent tubes. Hard to compare to the floresents though because the tubes spread the light over a much different space.

**blazeoneup** · 06-04-2010, 02:43 PM

[quote=blazeoneup;3572348]I have not used LED for rooting clones yet, But from my experience using them for starting freshly rooted clones they seem to take off fast, Would probably work well for rooting babies...

I'd say and I havent used the 63w LED before, My guess is somewhere around a 175w mh or 4 of the 40w 4ft floresent tubes. Hard to compare to the floresents though because the tubes spread the light over a larger area.

More spread less intensity for the floresents.

06-04-2010, 03:51 PM

I've used a 14 watt noname toyledpanel for rooting cuttings with success, they don't need much light, of course how much cuttings you're taking..

In my opinion product such the 63 watt panel would be more suitable for mother plants or veg light for small personal grow.

MeanBean · 06-04-2010, 09:30 PM

unthing, a 63W unit would be a really nice clone light. But yes you can do it with less.

He is planning on making a 2x2 foot clone box so a 63W unit is a suitable light. I mean you would need at least 4 2ft t5 floros plus ballast to do the same area. Plus those t5 things get hot.

06-04-2010, 05:34 AM	#1
JackTheGrower Guest Posts: n/a	Affordable LED clone lighting? I am exploring clone station lighting. I suspect a blend of florescent and LED will provide a satisfying lighting situation. I am wanting some white light for me. What could i do with LED? What is reasonable for a 2 foot by 2 foot clone box?
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06-04-2010, 11:45 AM	#2
MeanBean LED Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 983	Well one of the 63 Watt units would be PLENTY for a 2x2 box of clones. You wouldn't need any other lighting like florescents.
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06-04-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
gonzo` with all respect.... Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 764	How much would a 63 watt unit cost? And what sort of fluorescent would it be equivalent to? (in terms of watts) Thanks!
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06-04-2010, 12:51 PM	#4
MeanBean LED Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 983	Hey Gonzo. Yeah the 63 Watt Unit is $275. I don't think comparing them to fluoesents will help much but here's the stats. 63w unit: Use within 6 – 12″ from your canopy for best results Maximum Coverage Area of 24" x 18" @ 12" above your canopy Recommended Lighting Area of 18" x 12 For making clones you could have the light at the 12" mark to get that footprint you want. the 63W is rated 6" shorter on one side but for clones you should have no issues, those charts are based on the full plant life cycle Veg - Bloom.
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06-04-2010, 01:00 PM	#5
gonzo` with all respect.... Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 764	I'm just trying to understand how to compare LED with HID or Fluoros. ledgirl was talking about how 300w = like 600w... so can you just give some rough comparison of what 63w LED equals in HID or fluoro
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06-04-2010, 01:15 PM	#6
MeanBean LED Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 983	As a rough comparison, I would say very close to a 250HID or 8-10 2ft t5 bulbs..
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06-04-2010, 02:40 PM	#7
blazeoneup The Helpful One Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In my garden! Posts: 1,988	I have not used LED for rooting clones yet, But from my experience using them for starting freshly rooted clones they seem to take off fast, Would probably work well for rooting babies... I'd say and I havent used the 63w LED before, My guess is somewhere around a 175w mh or 4 of the 40w 4ft floresent tubes. Hard to compare to the floresents though because the tubes spread the light over a much different space. __________________ Perpetual Grow with 2 1k Bloom Rooms! 205w LED vs 400w HID let the battle begin!(Check it out) Recirculating Dwc Tutorial! Blazeoneup hits the dirt! The best dam grow show! 4,000w 64 plants ready set grow! 4,200w 3 rooms rdwc! 3,200w organic soil 2004 Old Harvest Old RDWC GROW Motivation Test Grow Overgrow will live on through it's members. If there's ever anything I can help with,feel free to pm me!
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06-04-2010, 02:43 PM	#8
blazeoneup The Helpful One Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In my garden! Posts: 1,988	[quote=blazeoneup;3572348]I have not used LED for rooting clones yet, But from my experience using them for starting freshly rooted clones they seem to take off fast, Would probably work well for rooting babies... I'd say and I havent used the 63w LED before, My guess is somewhere around a 175w mh or 4 of the 40w 4ft floresent tubes. Hard to compare to the floresents though because the tubes spread the light over a larger area. More spread less intensity for the floresents. __________________ Perpetual Grow with 2 1k Bloom Rooms! 205w LED vs 400w HID let the battle begin!(Check it out) Recirculating Dwc Tutorial! Blazeoneup hits the dirt! The best dam grow show! 4,000w 64 plants ready set grow! 4,200w 3 rooms rdwc! 3,200w organic soil 2004 Old Harvest Old RDWC GROW Motivation Test Grow Overgrow will live on through it's members. If there's ever anything I can help with,feel free to pm me!
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06-04-2010, 03:51 PM	#9
unthing Guest Posts: n/a	I've used a 14 watt noname toyledpanel for rooting cuttings with success, they don't need much light, of course how much cuttings you're taking.. In my opinion product such the 63 watt panel would be more suitable for mother plants or veg light for small personal grow.
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06-04-2010, 09:30 PM	#10
MeanBean LED Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 983	unthing, a 63W unit would be a really nice clone light. But yes you can do it with less. He is planning on making a 2x2 foot clone box so a 63W unit is a suitable light. I mean you would need at least 4 2ft t5 floros plus ballast to do the same area. Plus those t5 things get hot.
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