1.6' x2.5' grow space: Need lighting tips!

[oh666god]

I am currently working on a discreet grow build. I am using a wardrobe and have 1.6'x2.5' of grow space. I looked into DIY LED lighting (loved the idea) and got myself;

- x1 185H-C1400B driver + 100k pot
- x4 CXB3070 CREE 3000K 80CRI (I know, i should have gotten the 90 CRI - next build!) COB
- x4 CPU heat sinks with fans
- x2 44" Aluminum L brackets (For a clean custom frame)

I have a few concerns that I would like to bring up before I start to assemble.

- is a x4 COB lighting system too much for my grow space?

- What COB layout should I have?

Linear: X X X X

or more like this?
X
X X
X

I'm hoping to be able to grow 2-3 plants in here. Also, I'm hoping my COB choice will allow me to use this for veg and flower. Please let me know! Never done this before but I am super excited and can't wait to start growing.

Thanks again! I will be keeping track of my build and uploading a full guide once it's all said and done.

 

[Blew Hiller]

- is a x4 COB lighting system too much for my grow space?

Not if you add a $10 dimmer (but even w/o no, you can always raise it)

- What COB layout should I have?

Can you do this?

X X
X X

 

[Blew Hiller]

I'm hoping to be able to grow 2-3 plants in here. Also, I'm hoping my COB choice will allow me to use this for veg and flower.

2-3 plants will be tight, but manageable.

Should be fine...not sure if 3500k works better for flower, but 3000k will be fine.

 

[PurpleGunRack]

It won't be too much light, you can easily double it.

I would do a linear setup for a wardrobe like that, it'll give you the most even spread.

3000K vegs very well and flowers much better

 

[PurpleGunRack]

You could do a SoG grow in 3L pots and fit 15 plants in there

 

[oh666god]

Not if you add a $10 dimmer (but even w/o no, you can always raise it)

Can you do this?

X X
X X

I got a potentiometer for dimming, so I guess my whole worry of having too much light was never real hahahaha, totally forgot about the dimming part.

With the space i'm working with I believe I might have an uneven spread with the 2x2 COB layout unless it's more rectangular, but at that point I will be lacking some light in the middle.

It won't be too much light, you can easily double it.

I would do a linear setup for a wardrobe like that, it'll give you the most even spread.

3000K vegs very well and flowers much better

I've heard from multiple people that linear in my case would be the best. I can always change it later! thanks for confirming my COB choices - feeling pretty good about this build!

 

[Mars Hydro]

You can check out the Mars-SP 200,can cover your space well, no need to DIY. All with good quality chips and driver,

 

[oh666god]

You can check out the Mars-SP 200,can cover your space well, no need to DIY. All with good quality chips and driver,

I am going the DIY route because I have a pretty good knowledge with analog components and small electronics - ALSO going the DIY route because I can add/remove COBs with ease, change the layout to what ever I want and I can ensure that high quality components are being used for the lowest price.