Hey guys, looking to upgrade my setup soon and would like to get some opinions before deciding.
Currently running x2 Meizhi 1200w panels (actual wattage is just over 1k between both panels) in a 5x5 tent.
They've served me much better than I initially thought they would. First run I pulled right around 32 Oz. off 6 gals (.9g per watt, woo!), second run 24 from 5, and third run 16 from 4. All three runs were a combination of Fast Buds Tangie'matic and Heavyweights Fruit Punch.
But based on what I've read about these lights, I can likely expect diodes to start burning out soon on top of the drop in intensity. Thinking I might get 1-2 more runs in with these while looking into potential upgrades.
I have a budget of around 1k and I'm looking to upgrade from 1000w to around 1200-1500 (ideally using 2 panels in the 600-750 range or a single fixture that can cover 25 sq. ft.). I was thinking of going with x2 Vipraspectra par1200's, but feel like it wouldn't be much of an upgrade. Approx $150 more per panel, similar wattage, spectrum better for veg but not as good for flower, the added benefit of dimming (I use the panels from start to finish), but overall it doesn't seem worth it if I'm looking to upgrade. I was also thinking about grabbing x8 150w COBs from Cobshop.net, which would put me at 1200. But I'm not sure if that's really cost effective or what the ideal setup would be (was thinking x8 3500k, or x6 3500k and x2 3000k).
Really interested in QBs as well, but I'm not particularly handy or into DIY stuff, and it seems like there aren't too many prebuilt kits (at least not in the wattage range I'm looking for).
So my question to you fine gents, and gals, what do you believe would be the most cost-effective way to light a 5x5 space without spending more than 1k?
Currently running x2 Meizhi 1200w panels (actual wattage is just over 1k between both panels) in a 5x5 tent.
They've served me much better than I initially thought they would. First run I pulled right around 32 Oz. off 6 gals (.9g per watt, woo!), second run 24 from 5, and third run 16 from 4. All three runs were a combination of Fast Buds Tangie'matic and Heavyweights Fruit Punch.
But based on what I've read about these lights, I can likely expect diodes to start burning out soon on top of the drop in intensity. Thinking I might get 1-2 more runs in with these while looking into potential upgrades.
I have a budget of around 1k and I'm looking to upgrade from 1000w to around 1200-1500 (ideally using 2 panels in the 600-750 range or a single fixture that can cover 25 sq. ft.). I was thinking of going with x2 Vipraspectra par1200's, but feel like it wouldn't be much of an upgrade. Approx $150 more per panel, similar wattage, spectrum better for veg but not as good for flower, the added benefit of dimming (I use the panels from start to finish), but overall it doesn't seem worth it if I'm looking to upgrade. I was also thinking about grabbing x8 150w COBs from Cobshop.net, which would put me at 1200. But I'm not sure if that's really cost effective or what the ideal setup would be (was thinking x8 3500k, or x6 3500k and x2 3000k).
Really interested in QBs as well, but I'm not particularly handy or into DIY stuff, and it seems like there aren't too many prebuilt kits (at least not in the wattage range I'm looking for).
So my question to you fine gents, and gals, what do you believe would be the most cost-effective way to light a 5x5 space without spending more than 1k?
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