Yeah it’s a loose range. Lots of variables. Could be less or more depending on lots of things.How do you work out that 30watts a ft is needed..i gather it would b different between hps and led....just asking because i dont know ..
How do you work out that 30watts a ft is needed..i gather it would b different between hps and led....just asking because i dont know ..
Yeah it’s a loose range. Lots of variables. Could be less or more depending on lots of things.
It says on spiderfarmer 200w led replaces HPS: 500w wouldn’t that be more than enoughAbout 480w total. You have 16 sq ft and you want about 30w per square foot. So 16 x 30 = 480
SpiderFarmer is stretching it a bit. It's going to be closer to 200W of high efficiency LED being more closely equivalent to 350 - 400w of HID lighting.It says on spiderfarmer 200w led replaces HPS: 500w wouldn’t that be more than enough
30 per sq ft is a standard rule of thumb as was posted earlier. You wanna go with something different by all means go for it.It says on spiderfarmer 200w led replaces HPS: 500w wouldn’t that be more than enough
You'll be golden as long as the lighting you choose is of decent quality and efficiency.I was just going to ask about about this. I am growing my first crop in a 4 x 4 tent and have one 240 watt LED light. I've seen a range of values for wattage per sq ft from 30 to 50. My guess is the number gets lower as the lights get better. This thread just about has me convinced to add a second light before flowering stage. A second light of the same type would bump me up to 480 watts, or exactly 30 watts per sq ft. It seems to be the way to go for 16 sq ft, especially if the lights are good quality.
Good point to make ...True watts, not equivalent watts. I see a lot of people fall for the equivalent watts stated on a cheap light only to be disappointed at the end results.
That’s probably my best bet. Funds are currently not an issue but I want a semi budget setup.If the funds aren't a big issue, consider the SE3000 and use the bar light with the boards you currently own. That would put you at around 500w from which you'll have the power you need when you need it and a dimmer to turn it down when you don't.
All led marketers lie. That's not true imo. 200w led replaces 300w hps in real world.It says on spiderfarmer 200w led replaces HPS: 500w wouldn’t that be more than enough
+1If the funds aren't a big issue, consider the SE3000 and use the bar light with the boards you currently own. That would put you at around 500w from which you'll have the power you need when you need it and a dimmer to turn it down when you don't.
Agree w/ 30 per sq ft30 per sq ft is a standard rule of thumb as was posted earlier. You wanna go with something different by all means go for it.
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