CreamCannon
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Looking at getting a T5 fixture, only have a 3x2x6ft space. Hoping to grow 2 plants. How many lumens do I need? will a t5 4 lamp light work?
Hey CC,
I think a 4 lamp t5 would work great in that space for 2 plants for vegging. Could probably top a couple of times and have plenty of light for veg. I have always flowered under a 400watt hps- 45,000 lumens, so I have no experience to offer for just T5 thru finish. You're gonna have to deal with heat though if you use an HPS. Very little heat with T5, but you just cant expect best results. Maybe LED would be an answer?
Keif
I originally wanted an LED but they are pretty pricey, and the ones that I did find no one could give me a definate answer if theyd work or not... I was looking at these 2...
http://www.topledgrowlight.com/led-grow-light-200x3w.html#.VD8VnpRdWMA
http://www.topledgrowlight.com/mars-ii-led-grow-light-400w.html#.VD8VtJRdWMA
will either of these work for 3x2 space // 2 plants?
Do you think a t5 would be just as efficient? maybe something like this..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NMX5EGC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AGHGL81LFL69F
I know HPS would be great for the overall yield but im basically trying to conserve on electricity consumption. Also, an HPS system seems a bit more complicated no?