Looking for a quality LED for 3 x 3 tent

[SHRED]

I want an LED for summer grows.
My LEC is too hot.

My space is 3' x 3' x 8'.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[FarmerJake]

Check out the FC series lights by mars hydro, FC3000 or FCe3000 are recommended for that tent though I think a FC4800 would fit too but research that one. Very happy with my FCe3000 and the driver is able to be placed outside the tent, preventing excess heat

 

[Marshydro]

HI, you can check our lights FC3000 and FC-E3000, best for 3x3 tent.

【Black Friday Price】2024 New Mars Hydro FC3000-EVO 300W Samsung LM301H EVO LED Grow Light for Indoor Veg Flower

www.mars-hydro.com

(2024 New Version) Mars Hydro Smart Dimmable FC-E3000 Bridgelux 300W LED Grow Light

www.mars-hydro.com

 

[Del boy]

Hello i would go for this over mars personal any day

Spider Farmer SE3000 EVO 300W Led Grow Light Dimmable for 3x3FT

Spider Farmer SE3000 300W led growing lights with Samsung LM301H EVO diodes, High efficacy and good heat dissipation, perfect for hydroponic indoor grow.

www.spider-farmer.com

The build quality is better

 

[logangrowgan2020]

I've been super super impressed with a $40$ full spectrum quantum board style LED from amazon by "GVG". No dimmer, no power switch, but seems bright and doesn't make any funny noises. I have it and a tentkit spiderfarmer 1000 in my 3x3 (also a super cheap Amazon purchase, added it to the tentkit 2x2 to have multiple grow areas)


Hard to be mad at $40$ next day to your door, but happy to hear any feedback from other more experienced growers/people with testing equipment. From my perspective it seems more valuable to have multiple small lights one can switch between tents/areas than one giant expensive light.

 

[Talonxracer]

Most all the current crop of led quantum boards are basically the same construction these days, the difference is in the finishing, ie drivers, heatsinks and wiring. I would look for Samsung LM301b/h diodes and meanwell drivers with a manual dimming option.

I am partial to the Viparspectra XS line, the XS1500 would be a decent choice for a balanced spectrum to start with.

Another Route to go is with Samsung Sunboards and heatsinks and a home made frame from simple aluminum L channels. This will also allow you the opportunity to mount the driver outside your tent to help lower inside temps even more. https://growdaddyleds.com/products/...g-lm301b-and-lm301h-w-660nm-red-730nm-ir-uv-1

 

[SHRED]

Most all the current crop of led quantum boards are basically the same construction these days, the difference is in the finishing, ie drivers, heatsinks and wiring. I would look for Samsung LM301b/h diodes and meanwell drivers with a manual dimming option.

I am partial to the Viparspectra XS line, the XS1500 would be a decent choice for a balanced spectrum to start with.

Another Route to go is with Samsung Sunboards and heatsinks and a home made frame from simple aluminum L channels. This will also allow you the opportunity to mount the driver outside your tent to help lower inside temps even more. https://growdaddyleds.com/products/...g-lm301b-and-lm301h-w-660nm-red-730nm-ir-uv-1

What advantages or disadvantages do the quantum style lights have versus the strip style?

 

[Drownomatic]

A strip style light, or any board that almost fills the tent will give a much more even coverage when the light is close to the plants.

My FC-8000 has increased chip density at the ends of the strips to not have a hotspot in the center.

I consider a dimmer essential, especially for seedlings, which can't accept much DLI. Without a dimmer your only way to not burn them is to raise the light, but this creates lots of heat because its running 100%. This also costs maximum electric all the time.

Remember that when you grow you are essentially buying your harvest from the utility company.

I like to bring my light close, and dim it. I also prefer to mount the ballast outside the grow area during the summer. Heat is what eventually kills electronics, running them cooler increases reliability.

If you have future plant to switch to a larger grow area, I'd buy the most powerful light that fits your current tent, and dim it as needed

 

[FarmerJake]

What advantages or disadvantages do the quantum style lights have versus the strip style?

IMO The strips have a much more even coverage especially when coupled with the appropriate tent
The bars on my FCe3000 aren’t evenly spaced and the diodes get denser towards the ends of the bars to make a more even spread

 

[SHRED]

A strip style light, or any board that almost fills the tent will give a much more even coverage when the light is close to the plants.

My FC-8000 has increased chip density at the ends of the strips to not have a hotspot in the center.

I consider a dimmer essential, especially for seedlings, which can't accept much DLI. Without a dimmer your only way to not burn them is to raise the light, but this creates lots of heat because its running 100%. This also costs maximum electric all the time.

Remember that when you grow you are essentially buying your harvest from the utility company.

I like to bring my light close, and dim it. I also prefer to mount the ballast outside the grow area during the summer. Heat is what eventually kills electronics, running them cooler increases reliability.

If you have future plant to switch to a larger grow area, I'd buy the most powerful light that fits your current tent, and dim it as needed

Thank you.
I'm seriously looking at this light:

KS3000