***compairing lights*** yeild/watts/flavour/taste/ quality

[tyler_ hobbyist]

Has anyone compaired lights? HPS, MH, CFL, LED, LEC??? Which lights are better for what assumeing the actual power draw is the same

[fozzy]

Good question! I have once wondered that same thing. I really want to know what the difference is between HPS and LED's. And even different qualities of LED's

[Buffo420]

I just finished my first grow with the Kind 750w LED in a 4x4 tent with 4 plants. Keep in mind this was my very first grow, but my 4 plants responded really well to the lights. I don't have anything to compare it to, but I was happy. I'm 2 weeks into my second, but from seeds this time, so I'll post back in a journal how they do.

[fozzy]

How long was you veg? What did you yield? How many watts does that light pull from the wall?

[deno]

I have the Urban GreenHouse holds 4 plants , Hydroponics and this is my 2 nd grow I like the tent 6 -8 weeks i got a harvest

[Flockshot]

I am going to get in trouble with this, but I have seen no proof that watt for watt comparison's show any light more effective than the 600w MH/HPS

[fozzy]

Have you ever compared Led's to HPS?

[Flockshot]

Only in the research. I want to go to LED when I am convinced that they are better and cheaper than what I am using now. At this point I am not convinced. I feel that we will all know when that happens because it will the light that every grower wants.

[fozzy]

I hear that.

[dontknownuttin]

I use the 600 watt MH/HPS light. The only difference between LEDs and MH/HPS I can see is the price!. That and the LEDs cast colorful light. I choose yield over color myself.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

Has anyone grown hps with autoflowers?

[Flockshot]

My first grow was Candy Cane Auto with MH/HPS 600w. in organic M3 peat based mix. just add water and I consider it to be very successful. I ran 18/6 all the time

[tyler_ hobbyist]

I will have a great compairasin for ya flockshot I'm growing candy cane autos under 600w actual draw LED there only in veg right now but what did u yeild per plant?

[Flockshot]

I honestly don't remember, but I did have one main cola darn near the size of my forearm. It was all I could do to not tell the world. You will like the flavor also. It is a good strain in my book.

[dontknownuttin]

Has anyone grown hps with autoflowers?

yes, I have done so TWO times works for me.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

Dontknownuttin what we're ur strains and how much did u yeild? I'm growing with led at the same wattage I will update u guys with my yields when there done only day 21 of flower right now blueberry tangerine dream are in flower and candy cane in veg

[dontknownuttin]

Sorry I know nothing about LED lights many here use them I understand. I bet facts will soon come your way.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

How much yield did u get per plant under ur 600w hps?

[PuravidaC]

Have heard great things about 315's for small footprints.

[Vividimage420]

Lec rock for any desired use

[LuckyAcres]

Hey Tyler, if heat is a concern then led and lec are great, fluorescents for veg only. Been using two 1200w leds with x8 40w cfls around them. I had a 8 tubes t5 in between the leds but just replaced it with an lec315, I'm 3 weeks into flower and so far bud growth is comparable between both types of light. But the leds had a two week head start so it could be that lec is more efficient so far...will keep on reporting...I can't do hps as it would add too much heat to my space and $$$ to my bill.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

Thank you for ur post that's helpful

[bobsakamoto]

very helpful, thanks LUCKY

[Beach_Town_Brit]

I've used CFLs and LEDs thus far and I'm happy with those solutions. One thing I notice in the typical HPS vs. LED online debate is that no-one ever seems to account for HPS bulb replacement when comparing the two techs.

[bobsakamoto]

you know i had never thought of that, but so true!!! thanks, BTB

[StoneyTony]

Don't forget the ballasts too ; )

[Flockshot]

I like that here in the U.S. we are always debating the correct light, where in other places they are so far beyond light. They have moved on to "light recipes" where they simulate sunrise with a spectrum to wake plants up faster in the morning, which gives the plant more of the 12 hour light cycle making food. They simulate sundown in much the same way, to get the plant to sleep faster and have it doing maintenance on itself sooner in the dark cycle. A computer captures light intensity information throughout the light cycle and adjusts to the perfect night time temperature, for that particular day, to produce maximum sugars. And much more.
So, someday we will be discussing the best recipe, for White Widow, in the 7th week of the flowering period. I can't wait. Rock on.

[LuckyAcres]

That's badass! Gotta look into that!

[Flockshot]

I got the original heads up from Harley Smith. He is a YouTube hydroponics guru and spokesperson for RAW dry nutrients. Very interesting food for thought (as if I don't already overthink all of this).

[bobsakamoto]

Flockshot, i've seen some people on other places doing somethings in the neighborhood of that...SO interesting! thanks for this...i had no idea "we" were so behind...

[dontknownuttin]

[Flockshot]

So true. Five years ago this was science fiction and we are already getting closer to a cheaper, better solution.

[bobsakamoto]

thanks DKN!