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Light upgrade. Worth it or not?

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I’m looking to upgrade my grow light in my 4x4 tent. I’m currently running a Mars Hydro LS 3000 and am looking at purchasing a Mammoth Lighting Fold Series 600w - Samsung LM301b diodes. Need some advice is this switch with make a big enough difference to switch it over. Thanks!
 
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I’m looking to upgrade my grow light in my 4x4 tent. I’m currently running a Mars Hydro LS 3000 and am looking at purchasing a Mammoth Lighting Fold Series 600w - Samsung LM301b diodes. Need some advice is this switch with make a big enough difference to switch it over. Thanks!
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Whats the yield from the mars?
 
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Yes. You want in the 600w range. You want to play in the 700 par range during photosynthesis during flower.

Now to determine the spectrum your giving the plant is important too.
 
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Whats the yield from the mars?
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Roughly 3-4 ounces a plant some close to 4 some close to 3. Veg times about 6-8 weeks.
 
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Just completed my second grow and looking to replace the cheaper equipment with better.
 
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Roughly 3-4 ounces a plant some close to 4 some close to 3. Veg times about 6-8 weeks.
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Only 1 plant?
 
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Only 1 plant?
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Per plant. I run 4 at a time.
 
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Per plant. I run 4 at a time.
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i think with the right light and strain you could double that.
 
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Definitely need to upgrade to something as I want to move the LS 3000 to my veg tent if this seems like an upgrade.
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i think with the right light and strain you could double that.
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Noted. I’m still learning and experimenting with how to trim and what buds to trim off. I feel like I will make the move then move the LS 3000 into my veg tent for the time being.
 
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Or any other lights for a 4x4 you’d recommend ?
 
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i think with the right light and strain you could double that.
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Took the words right outer my mouth..
 
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Horticulture Lighting Group Grow Lights

Explore HLG lighting group. Scorpion Diablo and Blackbird deliver proven results with full-spectrum power. Build your lighting setup with confidence.
growlightcentral.com
 
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Horticulture Lighting Group Grow Lights

Explore HLG lighting group. Scorpion Diablo and Blackbird deliver proven results with full-spectrum power. Build your lighting setup with confidence.
growlightcentral.com
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this light kicks ass in my little tent, 2x4x7, cant even turn it half way up
 
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this light kicks ass in my little tent, 2x4x7, cant even turn it half way up
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I just purchased one and I have a question. The dimmer doesn't have settings on it. How do judge the out put with out any type of meter?
 
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I just purchased one and I have a question. The dimmer doesn't have settings on it. How do judge the out put with out any type of meter?
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I use the free par meter from google play. I mostly use thr dli setting. Other then that i just watch my plants
 
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Horticulture Lighting Group Grow Lights

Explore HLG lighting group. Scorpion Diablo and Blackbird deliver proven results with full-spectrum power. Build your lighting setup with confidence.
growlightcentral.com
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I’m running the Scorpion version of that light. I like it a lot. I’m adding a UVA bar as an upgrade to it.
 
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I just purchased one and I have a question. The dimmer doesn't have settings on it. How do judge the out put with out any type of meter?
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If you don’t have a meter then watch the plants for signs of light stress. You can download a light meter app to a phone.
 
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I use the free par meter from google play. I mostly use thr dli setting. Other then that i just watch my plants
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I was unaware that such things existed. Thank you
 
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PPFD Meter - Grow Light Meter - Apps on Google Play

Effortless PAR Meter: Elegant, Accurate, Feature-Packed & Insightful
play.google.com
 
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PPFD Meter - Grow Light Meter - Apps on Google Play

Effortless PAR Meter: Elegant, Accurate, Feature-Packed & Insightful
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Thank you for making me less ignorant. I feel like a new man
 
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