New 4x8 Basement Setup

[Diesel21]

Have you thought about quantum board leds?

Not really. I just don’t know too much about them. Or putting them together. I do have many years electrical experience tho. So I’m sure I could wire them no problem. How is the yield compared to cmh lights?

 

[Diesel21]

I'll try to design something that will work for you , gonna be tomorrow tho im already drunk

Thanks man. I appreciate the help a lot.

 

[Diesel21]

Have you thought about quantum board leds?

I have been looking a qbs. What do you think about 2 hlg 550v2s in a 4x8?

 

[Diesel21]

I have been looking a qbs. What do you think about 2 hlg 550v2s in a 4x8?

Or the 600s. They are actually cheaper

 

[Aqua Man]

Or the 600s. They are actually cheaper

And they put out quite a bit more ppfd than the 550 with the same efficiency. I just purchased a HLG 600 V2 and I did a fair bit of research before doing so. Here are the links for comparison. HLG 550:
HLG 600: https://growerslights.com/collectio...ure-lighting-group-600h-quantum-board-led-kit

 

[Diesel21]

And they put out quite a bit more ppfd than the 550 with the same efficiency. I just purchased a HLG 600 V2 and I did a fair bit of research before doing so. Here are the links for comparison. HLG 550:
HLG 600: https://growerslights.com/collectio...ure-lighting-group-600h-quantum-board-led-kit

Nice I think I’m leaning towards 2 600s in my 4x8.

 

[Aqua Man]

Nice I think I’m leaning towards 2 600s in my 4x8.

One point though. If it is a legal grow you may want to consider the 550 since it is certified. For insurance purposes.

 

[Diesel21]

One point though. If it is a legal grow you may want to consider the 550 since it is certified. For insurance purposes.

It will be a legal grow most of the time. Are you talking about something like a fire or something?

 

[Aqua Man]

It will be a legal grow most of the time. Are you talking about something like a fire or something?

exactly. Like if you cut the end off an extension cord and replace the end with a new one from the hardware store. Then you have a fire and they determine it was that cord that started the fire. No insurance, at least in Canada. Not usually an issue for anyone unless they are a company and need to make sure fixtures meet regulations and are certified. That's the difference in cost you see between the 2.

 

[Aqua Man]

I'm over complicating things as usual.

 

[Diesel21]

I'm over complicating things as usual.

Lol. That’s ok. I just figure I would get a better yield from the 600. And for the price it’s a no brainer to me. I have a lot of electrical experience so everything will be Gfci protected and there is a smoke detector down there so it should be very safe.

 

[Mr.jiujitsu]

Make your own QB setup and never look back

 

[Diesel21]

I ended up with a 4x8 tent with 2 hlg 600 v2s. 8” fan/filter/muffler. 16” osc fan. 10 7gal smart pots. Gonna run 8 or 10 plants.