huttyhawk said:

What do you all think the best new grow light for 5x5 for 2023 based on the following criteria:
1. Heat management (I’m thinking detachable drivers and bar design no quantum boards)
2. Best new leds (does red + far ref + Uv produce stronger yields?
3. Will not be utilizing Co2 so really do not need the strongest light 1000W+ light.


The lights I’m considering are
1. *NEW* MINT WHITE SERIES: 8 BAR, 880W, MAMMOTH LIGHTING LED GROW LIGHT ( possibly running at only 75%)
2. Lower watt version NEW* MINT WHITE SERIES: 6 BAR, 680W, MAMMOTH LIGHTING LED GROW LIGHT
3. Medic Grow Spectrum X LED Grow Light - 880 Watts
4. Big spring sale on Gavita Pro 1700e 645 Watt LED Grow Light but the leds and tech are several generations old and require $200 controller. No Wi-Fi
5. Photontek X 600W Pro LED Grow Light. Not on as big of sale like the Gavita 1700leds and tech are old.

What say you?

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PipeCarver said:

Hold off buying a light until 420, last year they had some good sales on, like 50% off some lights and bogo on some of the seed sites....

.I've 2 - SE3000 in a 5x5 and they are a bit short on covering the whole tent. I'm using the front 1ft for fan's, heater & humidifier Spider Farmer has some nice lights at a good price.....I just got another G3000 from them for my 3x3

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rangabud said:

Great idea to wait till 420 will definitely be some good sales on.

Can I ask why you went for 2 x se3000s? I have a se7000 and that would cover your 5x5 perfectly.

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