SativaMornings
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Hi all
New to the forums, but long time lurker.
Looking for some feedback that falls more under objective then subjective, even though I know people get passionate about lighting and there's no black and white when it comes to lighting.
Budget isn't a concern, higher quality lighting/options is. I get that some of you swear by Alibaba QBs, HLG, Spider Farmer, etc, but I'm not interested to go that route. I've picked out my three finalist.
Setup:
Any feedback/experience on the above would be greatly appreciated!
New to the forums, but long time lurker.
Looking for some feedback that falls more under objective then subjective, even though I know people get passionate about lighting and there's no black and white when it comes to lighting.
Budget isn't a concern, higher quality lighting/options is. I get that some of you swear by Alibaba QBs, HLG, Spider Farmer, etc, but I'm not interested to go that route. I've picked out my three finalist.
Setup:
- 4x4 tent, hydro w/drip irrigation, well ventilated, yada yada. 6 plants. No co2 at this time, would consider for future grows.
- (Two) Electric Sky ES300 V2 from Green Sunshine co. I'm super intrigued by the wideband spectrum, as I believe in the Emerson Effect. I've read some good success stories of early flowering and nice fat buds. The FR spectrum has value in my opinion. I also like the fact that they don't spike up the blue, causing plants to be too compact. Appears they dialed in the blue just right for a healthy stretch. Built-in dimming is a plus as well in case I need it. Nice helpful folks and customer service has been a pleasure so far.
- With that said, I'd love to hear from folks who have grown under these lights - specifically the V2 version of the ES300.
- I was originally looking at the Spydr 2x, but after talking with Fluence and asking a ton of questions, the 2x would be a bit under-powered for my needs and it appears that the 2p will still give me a healthy full spectrum without the need for co2. Of course co2 would be an added benefit one day. I like that they are made in the US, have great customer support, and PPFD gives respectable numbers. Seems like it'll give me great coverage in the 4x4.
- Late to my game is the Raging Kush from ScynceLED. Dug into a rabbit hole of research, and I'm intrigued by their spectrum tuning and reciepe building capabilities. Although one has to think, it that more so marketing hype than reality? I mean how many of us are true experts and know that this plant needs a 20% more blue or 10% less green? The idea is interesting though, as with all the other lights you are stuck with whatever the manufacturer deems the right spectrum. I like mid-level blues and greens, and heavier red with a touch of far red. That's why the ES300 is appealing to me, but if I can replicate the same spectrum here, this looks like a solid offering. Good looking par map too.
Any feedback/experience on the above would be greatly appreciated!