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Reddit mentions of VIPARSPECTRA UL Certified 450W LED Grow Light, with Daisy Chain,Veg and Bloom Switches, Full Spectrum Plant Growing Lights for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower
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We found 34 Reddit mentions of VIPARSPECTRA UL Certified 450W LED Grow Light, with Daisy Chain,Veg and Bloom Switches, Full Spectrum Plant Growing Lights for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower. Here are the top ones.
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- 【Optimal Spectrum】The secret to VIPARSPECTRA’s success is optimal full spectrum lighting which provides plants in all stages from veg to flower with everything they need in the natural sunlight. This results in bigger buds and higher yield all while saving you on energy costs.VIPARSPECTRA is a trusted brand in the lighting industry by providing the best customer care with quality and safe products.
- 【VEG & BLOOM Switches】 The V450 light comes with VEG and BLOOM switches,which are suitable for each growing phase. Upgraded aluminum cooling heat sinks and advanced high speed quiet fans are great for heat dissipation.
- 【Outstanding Design】Sturdy durable construction with fire-resistant iron housing. Upgraded aluminum cooling heat sinks and advanced high speed quiet fans are great for heat dissipation. Daisy chain feature assists growers to connect multiple lights together with fewer outlets.
- 【Coverage Area】 Comparable to traditional 300W HPS/MH while consuming only 200W! Perfect for a 2.5’x2.5’ vegetative coverage at 24” and 2x2’ flowering coverage at 18”.
- 【Worry-free 3 Years US warranty】We are a professional manufacturer which specialized in LED grow light for many years. Products' quality and professional customer service are always our Top concerned. We offer 3 Years local warranty and 30 days money back guarantee. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We will offer you professional guidance to help you and your plants grow better.
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Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 2.4 Inches |
Length | 15.8 Inches |
Size | 450W LED Grow Light |
Weight | 8.4 Pounds |
Width | 8.4 Inches |
>Two of these?
I have done a lot of indoor growing both of chilis and of cannabis (and some tropical plants). I’d be interested in seeing pictures of the plants and links to your tent and light to give more specific advice.
Generally, if the plants for in the tent then I wouldn’t advise pruning before moving. You’ll already lose flowers from moving, if you prune them move you’ll probably lose all the flowers and that’s going to make you very sad.
Depending on the light, it might put out enough heat to keep your temps up. Some of the light’s electrical inefficiency is radiated as heat, although with LEDs that amount is relatively low. A heat mat can help warm the soil slightly but isn’t very useful at warming the air.
However, your light will probably be underpowered for this sized tent. Looking at the Mars 300 stats it lists 0.94A at 120v, which means a total 112.8 watts power draw including cooling fan and driver inefficiency. Mars Hydro also doesn’t use the highest quality LEDs, so they won’t even be putting out optimal amounts of photosynthetic light for the limited power being used. That’s not a lot of light for more than one chili, especially if they’re going to be fruiting.
I know you’re using this as a stopgap until they can get back outside, but it wouldn’t take much to really get the most out of this small investment.
I would recommend adding another grow light, preferably one with more than 2 wavelengths of color. When I started out I was using the Viparspectra 300 (basically the same as a mars hydro but with more wavelengths of light). They are cheap and come in a variety of sizes. Here’s their 450 which has an actual draw of around 200w VIPARSPECTRA UL Certified Reflector-Series 450W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower, Has Daisy Chain Function https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xe-BDb1GRVNQA
Then get yourself a couple of fans to keep air moving so you don’t get mold, and maybe look at a small heater for those colder days and nights.
If you have some pictures of your plants please post a link
sure. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015FLSOCE/ref=crt_ewc_img_gw_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1BSXM5KIS5MZE
My grow tent
My light
The light is on a 12/12 cycle, veg only. I have two fans: one that circulates air constantly, and another that periodically replaces the air in the tent with fresh air.
4 different ones.
lights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C59J8L2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVQ96WW
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVQ96MW
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015FLSOCE
fans
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8ZC566
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8Q30SC
clip fan
other stuffs
Frog soil
Smart pots - half 3 gallon half 5 gallon
Advanced nutrients nutrients
hygrometer: https://www.amazon.com/SensorPush-Wireless-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Android/dp/B01AEQ9X9I/
6 inch intake fan from home depot
filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008NYF8S4
filter fan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTM0JF2
strains
1 white widow
1 amnesia haze
2 money bush
2 jack herrer
Sure thing!
I'm using 2 Viparspectra 450w LEDs which equal about ~500w true watt output.
I've got 2 small vornado fans running, 1 above and 1 below the scrog net.
I have a 5 gallon bucket with an AWS-10 automatic watering system hooked up to it. Was pumping about 0.25 gallons of water per plant per day in veg, now it's at ~0.32 gallons per plant per day in flower.
Also got a small exhaust going, but the LEDs don't give off that much heat, so could have done w/out it.
Just going to throw my light that I've got since I'm also a first time grower. (Who also happens to have a 2x2 tent.)
Viparspectra 300W LED Has been a great light for me so far, have also seen a lot of others with the same light and eventually they'll add another which is also what I plan on doing.
You do you though! Good luck and happy growing. :)
I'm using the following light light.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015FLSOCE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's hanging about 24 inches above the top of the tallest plant. I'm only using the veg light for now. Since I don't have a way to measure the heat or humidity currently.
Supplementing your current light: an autoCOB, and then your existing light off to the side, covering 2/3 and the COB covering 1/3. You could probably also replace your current light with one or two more COBs later, if you wanted to upgrade gradually.
Replacing your current light: this 260W double-board HLG QB in 3000K (or the newer, slightly more expensive version with extra red) for the 2x4 footprint. I have the single board 135W version (this one, in 3000K), covering a 2x2 footprint. There are cheaper knockoff boards on alibaba by Meijiu and Kingbrite, but I have no experience with those. (Also, I've worked on electronics, and I'm not wild about buying knockoffs from Shenzhen.)
I had a light kind of like yours, a Viparspectra 450W (actual draw around 220W), but it stopped working after 10 days. I returned it and got the QB instead. It's more energy efficient, it's easier to see plant deficiencies under white light, and the purple light spectrum seemed really hard on my eyes.
Apologies for leaving that out - here's the light I used:
VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4GQ6MO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_2mNSGemHv8xkn
Edit: Ok my bad apparently that version isn't sold anymore but here is the link to the 450W version : https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015FLSOCE/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1
VIPARSPECTRA UL Certified Reflector-Series 450W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower, Has Daisy Chain Function https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q-oMDbNHR3VE8
For temps look at something with a temp sensor and pair that with a cheap booster fan and it will pull the air out when the light is on and regulate the temps for you. https://www.amazon.com/Century-BNQ-T7B-Digital-Cooling-Controller/dp/B01LZV591B/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1550002156&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=century+temp+controller
I looked at a comparable led light and it looks like it would have appropriate PAR levels of light at about 24-30 inches above your plant. 12 inches is really close. Plants at that stage need very little light intensity. The consensus is about 250 par for seedlings. Here is a link to something with pretty similar wattage draw to give you an idea of intensity at different heights. https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Reflector-Spectrum-Indoor-Function/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550002428&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=viparspectra
I'm concerned I might actually be under-watering, I've been just splashing a bit of water in the container. Last night I went down and they were bone dry, so I gave them a good soaking, hoping that maybe I'm just under watering. We'll see on that front. Here's the rundown on what I've been doing.
- Growing Medium - Soil - Roots Organic
- Nutrients - Bio Thrive 5ml/gallon - General Organics Grow Box -
- LED light - VIPARSPECTRA ULTRA
I've got this PH Tester and have been keeping my PH between 6&7.
This one seems about right for you.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015FLSOCE/ref=psdcmw_14252961_t2_B01B4GQ6MO or the 300w cousin
Ill buy this VIPARSPECTRA LED, I think it will be enough for 4-5 plants, what do you think ?
I have a few led lamps and am planning to buy a tent that will hold both lamps.
lamp 1
lamp 2.
I am planning to start with two clones. Veg for 1.5-2 months. Flowering for 2.5-3 months and end with a final weight of 1LB dry.
I would use the scrog technique and use floranova grow/bloom in FF soil.
Would a tent this size and lamps I will use yield me 1LBS dry??
It says 200 watts:
https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Reflector-Spectrum-Indoor-Plants/dp/B015FLSOCE
Specifications:
Haven't even purchased lights/tents yet, but seriously planning an indoor grow and don't know if my setup will work, so feel free to criticize all around.
Location: I plan on growing either in an attic (with good ventilation ofc) or the corner of a large, dark closet, both in a 3x3ft grow tent.
Plants: After some research on Leafly, YouTube, and various forums I have concluded that I am going to attempt to grow Wonder Woman, and I believe could grow 6 plants in that space, but 4-5 is also acceptable if anyone thinks there won't be enough room.
Light: It will be one tent (for now) so I intend on getting a combo veg/flowering LED (since money isn't a big problem and LED yields more than CFL) like this one. If anyone has any recommendations within the same price range (up to $200) I would be glad to look at and consider them.
Medium: Because there are already so many new variables for me, and growing potted plants in soil is something I'm used to, I plan on going with what I know instead of attempting a bunch of hydroponics my first few grows. I assume a better-managed soil grow would be much better than a shotty hydro system.
Also, when do we start cloning? After we determine the sexes? After harvest? Right before harvest? What lights are they kept under?
Thanks in advance!
Check out this Vipar Spectra 450W (200W actual) on Amazon. Very well reviewed and affordable. Just bought one myself for my next grow. They have a whole line if you want more wattage. VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 450W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QfMJzb0BYTCR4
VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 450W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower
It has two switches supposedly for flower and veg separately, but I read most people just leave both on all the time. I did the same.
Two 450w LED's and the tent is 48x24x60"
This is my light
VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 450W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3MwTBbM909RXW
It has a bloom and veg switch. I used the soil ocean forest potting soil.
My tent is 2x2x4
Thanks for the reply!
At the moment it is nothing simple, I have a ViparSpectra 450w w/ bloom switch hooked up to a Century Timer. I just went and bought a small circular fan maybe 6 inches in diameter at Wal-Mart and tied it up in the tent to the top vent as an exhaust. It's in a tiny 2x2x4 Tent. I have a couple clones from my outdoor grow, 2 in pot rn and a few more in a dome, all in the same tent. Not obviously going to keep them all, just hoping the pick the best of the litter.
That depends on how he's going to use the space. The 300s will give more coverage area, but the maximum PAR value will be less (by a substantial amount), so you won't get the same growth potential. If he were to go with the 600w (that's the one I have) and hang it over say, the right 2/3 of the tent he'd have perfect coverage and PAR for that area. It's a choice between barely adequate lighting but good coverage and decent lighting but less coverage area. A compromise might be to put 2 450W LEDs in there (same brand, Viparspectra)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share for 5 plants.
You are at exactly 3 square feet. At a minimum you need 50 watts per square foot or 150 watts total for your space. So something like this would be fine: http://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Reflector--Spectrum-Indoor-Plants/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1462999197&sr=8-3&keywords=ViparSpectra
That includes a 3 year warranty which most panels do not.
That is 200 watts so it would put you at 66 watts per square foot. (Microgrowery recommends 50-80 watts per squarefoot, so this is fine)
Follow manufactures recommendation for height. Seedlings 36 inches, veg growth 24, flower 18"
http://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Reflector-Spectrum-Indoor-Plants/dp/B015FLSOCE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
I'm actually going to use this light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=asc_df_B015FLSOCE5282819/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B015FLSOCE&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193142362025&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2837281691555801629&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005667&hvtargid=pla-307774400559
I mean, ive seen people have incredible results with this light
This or the 300W
Nothing is forever tho. Struggle through and grab a decent light when ya got some funds.
These can take half shade to full sun and you'll likely get stronger and more compact growth and better fruiting at closer to full sun. You're nowhere near that. This might work https://www.amazon.com/Light-4lamps-DL824-Fluorescent-Hydroponic/dp/B009GU4RMC/ref=sr_1_26?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466223033&sr=1-26&keywords=grow+light but this https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Reflector--Spectrum-Indoor-Plants/dp/B015FLSOCE/ref=sr_1_16?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466223033&sr=1-16&keywords=grow+lightwould really do it if its in your budget. You could also go the High pressure sodium light route. But in general, start thinking brighter. Also be aware of the inverse square law. Light intensity drops off at the inverse square of the distance so for example at 3 feet you have 1/9 the light intensity you have at the source. So basically I would put whatever light as close to the plant as possible without causing heat stress or burning the leaves.
Has an actual power draw of 200w. When rating LEDS especially these cheap blurples you need to look at actual power draw. That gives you the raw wattage of the light. (I’ll explain how they get away with this clever piece of marketing later if you wish). Anyways when it comes to lighting you want to fall within a 30-50 W/sqft (watts per square foot) your 4x4 has a footprint of 16sqft to figure this out you take your actual wattage 200W and divide by 16sqft the result is 12.5 w/sqft. Also you’ll notice in the description the light is rated for a 2x2 for flowering.
If you can't afford COBs and you want a cheap legacy LED panel that works, and you're only growing one plant, go with a ViparSpectra Reflector 450w. I can vouch for its effectiveness. 10w LED bulbs won't really do anything. Get 2 42w cool white CFLs just until you can get the panel. It's $149 at https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Reflector-Spectrum-Indoor-Plants/dp/B015FLSOCE
You're probably looking for about 3-4 ounces minimum, for personal use. I grew two plants under one after vegging for only 3 weeks from seed and I ended up with about that. I didn't top one of them, or I'd have had more.