Suggestions on LED for flower tent.

[Willyd]

So I’ve decided to buy another tent for flowering. I’m so torn on what lights to put in it, so I’ve come to you guys to see what some of your favourites are. Price really isn’t an issue so please let me know what you guys are using and how you like it. Thanks. Should also add the tent is a 3x5.

[bboyfromwayback]

My choice for a 5x3, 2 ES180’s.

[MeEasy]

I agree with Bboy on the brand name ( thegreensunshineco.com ) but I would go with a single es300, but either way you will be in great shape

[bboyfromwayback]

I grew in a 5x3 for years before I got a 4x4. A ES300 doesn’t cover it. 2 ES180 centered 20” from each end is perfect and you’ll have fairly equal flowers wall to wall. A single ES300 is great for veg in a 5x3 but come flower the tops along the walls won’t get enough light

[Willyd]

Thanks guys I’m going to look into them now. I appreciate some feedback.

[Coco]

after doing a few grows with led. Avoid the cheep ones, you'll be flinging money at it. I was paying £400 for a light lucky it was doing 2 grows. the bigger companies are doing them now, my recommendation is maxibright but, others might recommend others.

[Smallgrow]

I would go green sunshine company if I was buying now. ES300 will do the job. I guess 2 180 could be argued on better light coverage but more $$ I think
I’m on a spending hold and told myself I have to work with my CMH315 till next indoor season. Tho I don’t know what I’m going to do about the lack of heat if I switch to all LED ( yes i can us a heater, but then why switch?).

[Willyd]

So I think I’ve made my decision. Gonna go with something a little bigger and replace it in my big tent with my bloom plus3000 that gets so hot you can fry an egg on it lol

[Smallgrow]

If your in Canada you should be able to buy direct from The Green sunshine company. Why not give them the money not Jeff, it may even be cheaper. Just my 2 cents .
I am officially jealous BTW

[Willyd]

Smallgrow Your absolutely right I didn’t even think about that. The convince factor got me lol……so far sounds like I may have made the right choice of light

[Smallgrow]

I know, tell me about it. I’m trying really hard to just look around a bit before I give another sale to Amazon . Don’t get me wrong I’m not made of stone.
I found during the pandemic a lot of smaller retailers really up’d their online game .
I’m getting awesome 2 day standard shipping from a family grow store 300km away(I don’t have a local one, I have to drive 75+km each way)
Enjoy your new light

[Going2fast]

Mars hydro sp 3000. Running one in the same footprint.

https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/grow-light-guide/mars-hydro-sp-3000-field-test-review/

[Willyd]

What’s the heat like from the sp3000?

[Going2fast]

Minimal. Plus it comes with enough cord to remove the driver and put it outside the tent. Not a problem in my setup. Meanwell drivers.

[Going2fast]

I can run the lights 12" from the plants most times.

[Willyd]

Definitely going to look into it now removable driver is a bonus. Thank you, may get it to replace the bloom plus before it burns my house down I’ve never had a light that runs as hot as this one.

[Willyd]

Thank you all for so much feed back greatly appreciated. Now let’s see what you guys can come up with for the seedling and clone enclosures on the side of the tent. I have a small t5 for seedlings and they work good for clones for rooting.what els is out there??? Let me know thanks everyone.