Just signed up hoping for some advice on the type of lighting I should use for my 4x4 tent, 6’8 high. I currently have this one on hand, https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07NQJBQL5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kN7aFbSQQDAMD but I’m being told to return it and buy a kingbrite 3500k, and to get two of them.
Just looking for some more opinions. I don’t mind dropping about $400CND for a good lasting light.
I have a tent, fan, and the light I linked above and soon will order a carbon filter. The seeds I have on order are 10 auto flowering seeds. 5 Grand Daddy purple and I think 5 green crack.
If I’m missing any info let me know and I’d be happy to do what I can!
2 clip on fans , tds meter, ph meter possibly humidifier or dehumidifier depends on conditions, carbon filter unless the smell is no problem. And I think that’s it. As far as lights probably 2 hlg 260 xls but it is over your budget but that’s really a @dbrn32 question. Welcome to the forum. But I got that much in a light for half that space
Just explaining that good light costs, but it’s the most important part it will be worth it. And it’s a pretty big space. But the right lighting can double your harvest weight.
A pair of HLG 260 XL fixtures would be perfect for your tent.
If you can’t afford them, a pair of Mars Hydro TSL-2000 fixtures will work quite well.
If you’re really tight on money, you can always get an HID light with an air-cooled fixture.
I may have missed it, but I didn’t see an exhaust fan in your inventory list. You will want a 6 inch exhaust fan with some ducting.
For a good idea of some of the things you might need or want to complete your setup, go to the growershouse website and look for part number 4x4-400CLWX-S
Technically that kit could use a second light to maximize yield, but the list of things it includes is pretty complete for the first-time grower.
I looked into the Mars hydro and I think I can manage that but instead of having to buy a pair of the TSL-2000 I was thinking of getting the TSW-2000 instead since it covers a 4x4 area. Would that be alright?
You can certainly do a single light that covers the entire area, but many people prefer to have multiple lights so that you can adjust the height of the lights to meet the needs of your plants (you may have 2 short and 2 tall, for example) rather than move the plants up and down as they grow.
They are over playing their light. You could probably veg 4x4 alright with that on 18 hour schedule, but won’t provide great results flowering with it.
Plenty of people have very successful complete grows with the TS series and you can find discussions about them on some of the larger forums. They are made cheaper than the HLG lights, which is why they are less expensive. But, they are a good alternative to someone on a strict budget - certainly better than a blurple off Amazon. Also FYI @Classybanana even though the website still says they are using the older technology Epistar chips, they are supposedly building the TS series with modern Samsung LM301B chips now.
Awesome I’m glad I found a light that isn’t complete lol. I’m not looking to buy the best of the best gear for my first time growing, so I will stick with the single light I think. Thanks Tommy! @dbrn32 - if I grow only 3 or 4 plants in a 4x4 tent, will that be a small enough grow that the single light will be sufficient during the flowering process?
For the exhaust fan… What is that Uhm… for? What’s it’s purpose? Just wondering because I’ll have two fans in the tent blowing air around, and will probably have a carbon filter too for the smell.
looking forward to learning lots !
lol. I’m not looking to buy the best of the best gear for my first time growing, so I will stick with the single light I think. Thanks Tommy!