Loads of possibilities. Lighting intensity. Environment not ideal (temps n humidity). Genetics? Feeding schedule/habits
They will feel a lot lighter than they did when you trimmed and hung them up. They will lose density when hung, but should get some back when jarred up and cured.
Hey was wondering if this light would be strong enough for a couple plants to pull off some dense buds my 300w LED didn’t do what I had thought and I know the HID are cheaper so thought of using the LED for veg and HID for Bloom @PurpNGold74 @MattyBear
Or should I get a 600w lol ?
What’s your budget for a new light?
My tent I have now it 2x3x5
I just retired my two 400w HID lamps and have pretty much moved exclusively to QB boards. @dbrn32 is the resident expert. I think you could build a light for that price range that would kick butt in a 2x3, and I also think the light you posted would be fine too.
I just purchased 4 QB132 boards and a 250w 1750amp driver for a 2x4x5 tent. It’s a DIY project, so I am supplying my own power cord, wire, connectors, and framing. I expect it to cost me about $225 total and I think it’s going to be awesome. Not sure how much the one costs you posted above, but I think it would give the same spread of light as the HID lamp at about 1/2 the wattage.
That one I posted is 164.99 and the 600w is 189.99 would the 400w do 4 plants if I wanted to or would the 600 be more idea both light are dimmable at 50% 75% and 100% but would the 600 be to much for my tent I have now the 2x3x5 once the wife and I find a place with more room I plan to get a bigger tent but for now I have to use the 2x3x5 tent @Sixpackdad
I don’t think the 400 or 600 are too big, especially if you can dim.
The consideration you run into is ventilation and temperature/humidity maintenance with the HIDs. You need to adequately exchange air to keep the temps down. If the air being exchanged is very dry, you may need a humidifier. To moist, you need to dehumidifier. Certainly, none of these are insurmountable, just another thing to keep in mind as you build the grow tent.
Four plants in a 2x3 is going to be tight.
I’m only have one going for now was gonna do two after this one but I plan to get a tent so I can do four but can’t till we move not enough room how big of a tent do I need to do four 3x3 ? Or 4x4 ? @Sixpackdad
A rule of thumb is one plant per 2x2 footprint. You can squeeze in more, I have done it, but you run into problems as the plants crowd each other. As a result you need to defoliate to make sure you don’t run into mildew, bug, or bud rot issues.
Two plants in the 2x3 would be ok.
You could build a real nice led light for a 2x3 space for around $250. If that’s an option I’d be happy to help.
If never built a light before I don’t want to have a fire or mea up wiring figured I’d just buy a light kit is it difficult to build a light ? @dbrn32
Not difficult at all really. I understand your concerns, its possible to make a mistake. I guess I would consider fairly similar to replacing a light fixture in your home. If you’re willing to do stuff like that, you can probably build a light. If not, I can point you in direction of something pre built, it would just cost more.
I don’t even know where to start or what all I need to buy to build one from scratch I have a 300w viperspectra I’m using now but I want a better yield my buds smell good and look decent but really airy @dbrn32
I thiught the same of myself, I am not a DIY type of person, but I found it to be much easier than I thought it would be.
Ya, the 300w vipar is really something like a 100 watt light, and the efficacy of the cheap leds is poor.
@MattyBear harvested recently from lights that would perform similar to what you would build. I’m sure there are others too, take a look at their results. If it’s something you want to do I can help you get the correct components and walk you through build process.
Building lights is super easy. A plain piece of aluminum and the parts @dbrn32 can help you find. Only thing you need is a drill for the most part. And you’ll end up with buds so tight that it’s hard to trim lol.
Now I don’t know what to do lol I just want my time I put into this to be worth it if you can show me how to build a light I’m in for it if it’s not going to be to expensive what all do I need and do you know how much it will cost and I live in Canada so if I’m ordering parts I won’t have a problem getting them here right of only order from in country never out didn’t know if there would be a problem or not @dbrn32