Looking for a decent cheap LED grow light source

[steaKnife]

I've recently been looking to acquire a decent LED light source for a small indoor setup, I found the following:
Cfl 32w 6000k E27
Does anyone know anything about this bulb?

 

[Nunyabiz]

I am assuming this is for cannabis.
The absolute bare ass minimum I would suggest would be an HLG 65 which would produce 3 to 5 times the light of that CFL bulb.
And that would be for a small plant.
They are $100
32w of CFL isn't going to do much for you.

 

[Chris Scorpio]

Get a real light

A Mars hydro or viperspectra are at or under $100 and will do great for one or two plants

Light bulbs are for yer kitchen table not growing. Now some experience growers have used them but not the way to start or learn to grow

 

[IndigoBreeze]

Actually for one or two plants the 85 or 105 watt CFLs have done a great job for me in the past. Still use them in the nursery. Not everyone has the money sitting around for LEDs.

 

[jetsgrower]

meizhi 300watt under 100 to there not bad im using two of theme

 

[Mars Hydro]

Depend on your grow size and budget.
Mars Hydro also have some decent lights around 100USD, you can check out the ECO300 (core coverage 2x2), Mars TS 1000 (core coverage 2.5x2.5)

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• Mars Hydro
• Jul 9, 2018

Mars Hydro TS 1000

• Mars Hydro
• Apr 9, 2019

 

[IndigoBreeze]

Actually for one or two plants the 85 or 105 watt CFLs have done a great job for me in the past. Still use them in the nursery. Not everyone has the money sitting around for LEDs.

I should mention these bulbs fit any common light fixture and cost around $15 each, are 5500K, and provide around 5,000 lumens. Big bang for the buck.

 

[clrwatrtom]

i paid 139$ on ebay for 135w 6 tube 6500k T5 agrobrite hydrofarms 4' fixture.

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tom

 

[BobbyZ]

Mars TS1000 would be my choice. The low power bulbs are a waste of time and energy. Sorry CFL guy.

 

[SgtKiLLx]

CFLs aren't enough to do anything for cannabis.

 

[IndigoBreeze]

CFLs aren't enough to do anything for cannabis.

Since it appears you've never used the bulbs in question and I've been using them for 8 years, I would beg to differ. ...and LEDs are only slightly (~15-20%) more efficient.

I didn't expect the closed minds and attitudes here from members that have never walked this mile. The OPs question was "cheap" and you guys put the noses up and throw out the expensive solutions.

 

[SgtKiLLx]

@Chris Scorpio , think I could get away with using some badass CFLs?

 

[Chris Scorpio]

I've seen peeps use cfl, just a regular light bulb, and done well
They made 8x and 10x banks of them

I used some early on as side lighting with my T5s, not sure it helped....lol

Thing is, you can get a cheap Mars or viperspectra for under $100 that do great in a 2x2 or 2x3 space

As long as they get enough light, guess it doesn't matter what light is used

 

[SgtKiLLx]

I've seen peeps use cfl, just a regular light bulb, and done well
They made 8x and 10x banks of them

I used some early on as side lighting with my T5s, not sure it helped....lol

Thing is, you can get a cheap Mars or viperspectra for under $100 that do great in a 2x2 or 2x3 space

As long as they get enough light, guess it doesn't matter what light is used

There ya go @IndigoBreeze ,

 

[Mayne]

ive been following some grows with Mars TS1000, they are kickin butt. 4 of them give HLG run for their money im seeing.

 

[SgtKiLLx]

ive been following some grows with Mars TS1000, they are kickin butt. 4 of them give HLG run for their money im seeing.

Now that's a light I'd invest in if it was practical for my budget haha

 

[IndigoBreeze]

You guys do understand these 85 watt bulbs are not your typical CFLs correct? Like I said, until you worked with them you don't really understand. At only $15 and slightly less efficient that LEDs they do well for someone looking for inexpensive options.

 

[Mars Hydro]

ive been following some grows with Mars TS1000, they are kickin butt. 4 of them give HLG run for their money im seeing.

Thank you for the recommendation. Mayne

 

[Mars Hydro]

Now that's a light I'd invest in if it was practical for my budget haha

TS might be the most advanced light for that price. and also with high PPE around 2.15~2.3umol.j.

 

[SgtKiLLx]

TS might be the most advanced light for that price. and also with high PPE around 2.15~2.3umol.j.

Maybe one day haha.