New Grower Need help choosing LED for my DIY stealth grow box!!!

[Casper79]

Hi AFN. I need help choosing an LED for my DIY stealth grow box. My box is 46"H x 19"W x 26"D.I have the one LED pictured and its for both stages of growth red/blue. Im just not sure its enough watts. I also have a 250 watt MS/HPS setup with a 250 watt Revolt ballast and reflector wing. Ive just been thinking that the MS/HPS setup i have will produce too much heat in this box and fry my ladies like it did on my first attempt. LEDs im sure will save on the electric bill. So any help choosing the correct LED would be greatly appreciated. I only plan to start with 1 or 2 beans.

 

[lykaboss]

For that size box i would probably go with this fixture
http://growblu.com/120x3w-apollo-led-grow-light

Should give nice coverage for that area

 

[Casper79]

Thanks lykaboss. That looks like a really sweet LED 3w. But that suker cost $549. LOL. How do you think it would compare to the DS100 by Advanced LED Lighting? It only cost $295 bucks and looks roughly same to me with same specs?
http://www.advancedledlights.com/3w-led-grow-lights/new-diamond-series-leds-extreme-3w-led-technology/

Check it out and tell me what you think? :Sharing One:

 

[TaNg]

A couple of 100-120w lights would kill it bro, have a look through are LED review section see If anything takes your fancy.

 

[KUDO]

have a look at my solar flares 126,im very happy with them and no heat worry's :check: just fished a grow with them

 

[lykaboss]

Could work out great for you casper i don't really know much about that light, i used to grow with black star LEDs. I got into the LED scene kinda early and i can tell you the ones i had from Black Star put out some heat buddy, i ran six 240 watters in a 4 x 8 tent and the temps would creep up into the 90's. That light i linked i seen it in action on youtube from another grower the results were good. That led light you linked, i don't know how well it handles heat, maybe you can find some grow logs or even youtube vids about that particular light. I switched over to running two 600 watt hortilux eye HPS bulbs in two blazer 6 inch Air cooled hoods the temps in my tent stay round 76f. Go figure... lol. If there is one thing i learned about LED lights is the good ones are expensive.

 

[Hansbricks]

Hey dude, if you're on a budget and still want a good LED then an Apollo 4 would work well for that size grow space. One plant is probably all I would recommend for that size space if you use 3-5gal pot (maybe 2 plants if you use 1gal pots) I posted the details of the custom Apollo I just got here: https://www.autoflower.org/f138/new-cidly-apollo-4-led-custom-28452.html For the best price on these check them out on Aliexpress, I got mine for $190 CAD with shipping.
:Sharing One:

 

[Casper79]

Thanks Tang. I will definitely take a look at that review section. Thanks Kudo. i will also take a look at those Solar Flares 126's you have. I never thought to look at the youtube videos Lykaboss for LED's. LOL. Thanks for the reminder. Hansbricks. Thanks man. I am definitely on a budget. I wont be doing a soil grow with 3-5 pots. I have concidered doing a soil grow but Im a supplied up for a DWC grow in a DIY 10 gallon rubbermaid tub. Thanks guys for all the sound advice. Wish I had taken more time to review LEDs before jumping into buying an HPS setup. LOL. Well atleast now I have one for when I can expand my grow op. I just dont wanna start a fire when im not home in that small box I built. LOL. Someday i want a tent too


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