Reddit mentions of LED Grow Light Dimmable SF-1000 Grow Lights Compatible with Samsung LM301B Diodes & MeanWell Driver Grow Lights Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Seeding Veg Flower Growing Lamp

TL;DR: see links below.

Beyond the actual science of which light is best, it really depends for many casual plant owners whether they want the light to look "decor friendly" or they want it to do a bang-up job of growing their plants. Honestly, there aren't many effective lights that look like they belong in a residence. No matter what anyone says, when it comes to grow lights, you do get what you pay for.

Below are 5 well-recommended options. I own all these (and others), having tried many entry-level grow lights. They're ordered by price, low to high, from $15 bulbs that go in ordinary lamps to an excellent entry-level grow light for about $175. The lower end work best as a supplement for natural light. The higher end will let you grow almost anything, even without a window.

Hope this helps you. Any questions, just ask. And yes, there are detailed, technical, scientific explanations for why these are better options than others; you can dive in there if you choose. Let's get to those 5 lights:

Miracle LED Almost Free Energy 100W Spectrum Grow Lite - Daylight White Full Spectrum LED Indoor Plant Growing Light Bulb for DIY Horticulture, Hydroponics, and Indoor Gardens Single Pack

ACKE LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants,Plant Light for Grow Light Stand,DIY Indoor Growing Light Panel for Germination,Seedling,Vegetative Growth and Flowering

Three Heads Grow Lamp, Bevice Full Spectrum LED Plant Light Auto ON&Off with 3/6/12H Timer and Memory Function, Light Intensity Adjustable, for House Plants Seedling Growing Blooming Fruiting

Roleadro LED Grow Light 1000W Full Spectrum 3500k Sunlike Plant Light Dual-Chip with ON/Off Switch and Daisy Chain for Indoor Plants for Seedling,Succulents,Growing,Blooming and Fruiting

Spider Farmer SF 1000 LED Grow Light,with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable Mean Well Driver, Sunlike Full Spectrum 3000K 5000K 660nm 760nm IR for Indoor Plants Veg Flower

For that price on amazon I’ve been looking at Spider Farmer SF 1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable Mean Well Driver, Sunlike Full Spectrum 3000K 5000K 660nm 760nm IR for Indoor Plants Veg Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F82WDb5GERB2X

But I’ve just started looking in aliexpress/alibaba and you can get one with 2 panels for the same price as the single panel on amazon

I have been using these lights with very good success in a mini vegetable setup.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Some of the best bang for the buck out there for lights.

The HLG 550 v2 is, but that seems to be the only one, and that's for a 4x4 - 5x5 tent. The Mean Well driver is for the rest, but not the main PCB.

The Spiderfarm SF lights seem very similar to the QBs (though I haven't used one), and appear to be UL / ETL certified.

I don't think any of the QB-style boards people order on alibaba are.

Stand:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJQ1F6M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Germination Tray:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GRRDXSV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Light:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=AQS92QZGR4BJ0&psc=1

no fan so no noise. Also not red colored so it won't alert people with a red purple color.

Roughly $600, here's my shopping list.

$69.00 Cabinet - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/stuva-frame-white-00329974/

$40.00 Doors - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fritids-door-white-00409070/

$19.99 Power Strip with Digital Timer, Surge Protector - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3G6BFQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$7.99 Mylar - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8PAAJW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$149.99 100w LED - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$59.99 80w LED strips - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VD1884R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$43.54 Humidifier - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMW93B1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$119.97 Exhaust Fans - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B4366YL/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$29.98 Circulator Fans - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SZ6S3NR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$8.32 Charcoal - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VPPC110/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$40-ish Hardware: 8/32x3" screws, nuts, foam sealer, etc.



I'm def happy with how it turned out. My second build and my favorite part is the ability to reverse the fans. Could turn them all into charcoal filters if the smell becomes an issue. So far, just one set of fans with activated charcoal is doing it. If i were to do it over, I'd probably skip the sidelights. It's a little overkill - there's 150w pulling in 2.5 sq ft right now

That 1500W would grow indoor fruit and veg. It doesn't really draw 1500W rather it is an equivalent to I believe HPS. I would go for a 3500K-4000K rather than the blurple. Depending on how much you want to spend, check out this : Spider Farm LED