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Okay let me start with I know it's not ideal but I will upgrade as I can afford to. I need to get another light for my to grow tent to add to existing and can't decide between 1000 watt hps or 1000 watt led? 4x4 area currently running King led 1000 and it's doing okay but know it needs more. I can't go over $150, unfortunately, atm so trying to decide if I should add led or hps?
 
Led are more expencive up front, but will save you $ long term.

hid/hps/etc will cost less up front, cost more long term but will give better results with heat being a major concern.

Personally, rather than drop money on a light you will replace, I would hold the cash until your ready for the permanent light.

My 2 cents.
 
What's the cost on the ES300, if you don't mind me asking. My Solar Systems lamp is a little smaller, and at almost CAN$600, I'd say a 315 ceramic lamp is a better option.
 
Agreed...However, I picked up a 150W HPS security light with a missing cover from the discount rack at one of the big box stores for like $25 years ago and it lit up my clones and seedlings just as well as the 275W LED I've got that literally cost 20 times as much.
 
I bought a 630W dual bulb CMH-LEC for my flowering purposes $380ish 1 3100K and 1 4200K and I purchased a 315 W with a 3100k for my veg tent. $180ish at a local store here in town where I'm at. More efficient IMO. You can hunt around for prices but I agree a 315w is a better option, but again everyone has their own opinions on what to use.
 
Under other circumstances, I would but I need to be growing in the meantime or I won't have any smoke. It's just a starting point to get it and going and start learning. When i can upgrade I will either add on or replace altogether. Plus side I have gotten some really good feedback when that time comes
 
Roleadro 1500, Roleadro 1200 reflector series, Mars Hydro TS 1000, Viperspectra 450 reflector, Viperspectra TC450,ipower 600 watt. These are some in my price range that I am comparing. Any thoughts on whether they are good or bad and which one is most efficient? One more Horticulture Lighting Group 100 V2 3000k quantum Board
 
My experience with LEDs is with one lamp...I'd trade it for two 315 Ceramics or three 600 dimmable HIDs in a second...the price wasn't worth it. You want yield, follow Toker1's advice, power up.
 
Ipower sucks! Wouldn’t waste the money. They fail too easily.
Vivosun makes a similar priced one. Better quality.
 
I read up on them all. I invested in the long haul! I had the money so I used it for the cause. I will not lie CMH are on the expensive side, but I have a 630 and 315w and I am amazed at what they did for my first grow and my plants have damn near grown out of my 4x4 tent. Now I have not tried any others yet, I did pick up a 600w HPS from a buddy who was going to toss it. Everything that I have read leads me to believe that for right now CMH are the most efficient way to go long term. Also a fun fact the bulbs I bought for them have a 20,000 hr life that's like 2 yrs worth of grows on one bulb isn't bad.
 
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I think you got more for your money...according to the docs, you're getting 600 μmol/s at 300 watts vs my 439 μmol/s at 200 watts

$ to output ratio ... huge difference.

Thanks for the feedback...none of the preferences matter until you do the guzintaz.
 
I was thinking led originally but more cmh now. When I can afford something more expensive like good quantum boards then led. I may decide I like the mix led and cmh who knows at this point. Definitely leaning heavily on the cmh 315 unless I find a stronger cmh in my price range. Then start saving for what's next thanks for the feedback. it has been very helpful
 
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