1 or 2 LED’s for 4x4?

[CharlieWaffles]

Looking for opinions from others who have tried either way. I’m buying a new light for my 4x4 tent but am wondering if I should go with 1 light or 2? A single for 4x4 flowering coverage or 2 lights each covering 2.5x2.5 each?

 

[Nunyabiz]

2 is pretty much always better.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Really? And 2 smaller are cheaper too.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Using multiple lights allows you to better distribute the intense light in more areas of the grow space instead of having all of the higher intensity light concentrated in only one area while the outer edges never receive intense light.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Thanks. Really appreciate it! Learning slowly. Definitely going with 2 lights in my 4x4 now.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Using multiple lights allows you to better distribute the intense light in more areas of the grow space instead of having all of the higher intensity light concentrated in only one area while the outer edges never receive intense light.

Thanks. Really appreciate it! Learning slowly. Definitely going with 2 lights in my 4x4 now. Just have to figure out which brands/model now.

 

[steelcurtain22]

I’m using two in my 4X4 tent, I have 335W LED directly above and a 100W LED directed on a 45 degree angle one plant this time around. So far it’s going very well.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Thanks. Really appreciate it! Learning slowly. Definitely going with 2 lights in my 4x4 now. Just have to figure out which brands/model now.

2 TSL 2000 or 2 SP3000 are the good choice for 4x4.

SP3000: SP 3000 300w Cover 2x4 (60x120cm) Samsung lm301b Osram full spectrum led plant grow light - Mars Hydro
TSL2000: Mars Hydro TSL 2000 LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum 300W 2ftx4ft 3ftx5ft coverage

BTW, we offer discount code "420magazine" for 420mag members

 

[Southerncough]

Also if you have a taller plant on one side you can keep the lights at different heights, etc

 

[CharlieWaffles]

2 TSL 2000 or 2 SP3000 are the good choice for 4x4.

SP3000: SP 3000 300w Cover 2x4 (60x120cm) Samsung lm301b Osram full spectrum led plant grow light - Mars Hydro
TSL2000: Mars Hydro TSL 2000 LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum 300W 2ftx4ft 3ftx5ft coverage

BTW, we offer discount code "420magazine" for 420mag members 1 TSL 2000 is in my price range, but unfortunately 2 is not so I’m probably going to have to go with a lesser known company. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford a Mars

 

[CharlieWaffles]

1TSL 2000 is in my price range. 2 unfortunately is not. So I’ll probably be going with a lesser competitor. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford a Mars!

 

[steelcurtain22]

I’m using two in my 4X4 tent, I have 335W LED directly above and a 100W LED directed on a 45 degree angle one plant this time around. So far it’s going very well.

These were cheap ones from Amazon, on my third grow with them and have done good. They grew this.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

These were cheap ones from Amazon, on my third grow with them and have done good. They grew this.

Nice looking bud!

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Hello fellow growers.
A pic of my current setup is attached. Not enough light. I’ve decided to purchase 2 new lights to replace the one I have and the one I’ve borrowed. I have a budget of $500 Canadian or just under $400 American. I’m looking for suggestions and your thoughts on what you’ve tried. Currently considering buying 2 BP 1000’s (maybe 2500’s) or 2 Mars TS 1000’s. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[The70’s]

I did an impulse purchase, (4) 288 samsung panels and two drivers for a 4x4 I couldn’t pass it up.....

(2) panels bolt to one heat sink.

ny state is sbout to join thd world of legalized weed !!!!!!!!!
And a Yield 4x4 grow tent

 

[CharlieWaffles]

I did an impulse purchase, (4) 288 samsung panels and two drivers for a 4x4 I couldn’t pass it up.....

(2) panels bolt to one heat sink.

ny state is sbout to join thd world of legalized weed !!!!!!!!!
And a Yield 4x4 grow tent

Where did you purchase these components?

 

[DragonsFire]

You can build your own lights allot cheaper, if you know how to solder

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[The70’s]

Where did you purchase these components?

Ebay..... it was (4) 288 samsung boards, (2) heat sinks and (2) meanwell drivers

my hope is to grow (eventually) 2 different strains in a 4x4 tent. I have a lot of stuff to purchase, this was my start :0)

the Yield 4x4 was off of amazon, the manufacturer was out of stock...

 

[Jungle Joseph]

Did you check out the sponsors? I see great lights from numerous sponsors, and you get a discount.

 

[Icemud]

Looking for opinions from others who have tried either way. I’m buying a new light for my 4x4 tent but am wondering if I should go with 1 light or 2? A single for 4x4 flowering coverage or 2 lights each covering 2.5x2.5 each?

2 is better than 1 IMO. Different strains grow to different heights so lets say you had multiple strains going and some were 1' taller than the others... with 2 lights you could lower the light on the smaller plants and raise the light on the bigger plants.

Plus, with lights spread apart instead of a single light directly above, you will get more side lighting which eliminates shading from top leaves, therefore probably will get slightly better penetration with 2 lights spaced out, vs 1 overhead.

2 is just more flexible for many situations.