TopLed for 5*2*2 space?

[Lusei Called]

Hello, another newbie

I need your recommendations for a TopLed light for a 5*2*2 ft space, I am going to do some LSTing due to the height limitations. I am not sure if I should get the
mars ii 400W?
or one of the reflector models (which one?)
or the older 3W*100=?300W model?

Also , I am not sure if I should grow 2, 3 or 4 plants? I have 3 different strains, all feminized seeds (jacky white, bubba kush and tropical snow)

Thanks and Bests,
LC

 

[Dantes Monkey]

I'd go for the 144x3. I've read that the 3w LEDs are more efficient for growing. And the reflector series can be used for veg and bloom in the same fixture.

Reflector LED grow light 144x3w

If you want 5w LEDs, two of the Mars II 400 would also do nicely as well.

Mars II 400w

For LST, I'd think 3 plants would cover a 5x2' space pretty well giving you a little over 3sqft / plant. However, 2' of height seems very limiting if I'm understanding your dimensions correctly. I think the recommended height for the light above your plants is about 2'.

 

[Lusei Called]

Thank you Dantes.

The area is 2*2 ft, the height is 5 ft. So, what do you suggest for these dimensions?

 

[David Bowman]

I would go with the 48x3 watt reflector in that space. I use a 96x3 watt reflector in my 2'x4'x5' grow box.

 

[Lusei Called]

Hi ColoradoHigh,
Are you happy with the yield? I think the draw power of the 48*3W is rather low for 4 sqft area.

 

[David Bowman]

I'm still vegging my first grow with this LED so I cannot say as to the yield. Along with the use of CFL sidelighting the growth during vegging has been the best of all of my grows so far. If you are concerned with overall yeild then a 96x3 watt would still fit within the 2'x2' space and double your light intensity. I would not go any higher than 3-watt diodes as the vertical height of your space probably wouldn't be enough to keep the LEDs the proper distance from the canopy.

 

[jummejum]

Have a look at my growtest - i am running a 96x3w in a tent that measures 2ftx2ftx5ft so exact same as yours. I am very satisfied with this light. 155w draw with both switches on.

 

[Hosebomber]

I agree with Jummejum, the 48x3 is a little under powered to flower a 2x2. The 96x3 is almost perfect. I'll be starting a test soon with two different spectra 96x3 each over half of a 2x4 bed.

 

[Dantes Monkey]

I would go with the 48x3 watt reflector in that space. I use a 96x3 watt reflector in my 2'x4'x5' grow box.

+1

 

[Dantes Monkey]

Thank you Dantes.

The area is 2*2 ft, the height is 5 ft. So, what do you suggest for these dimensions?

As far as your # of plants, you could easily do one nice big plant in there or as many as 4 smaller ones. I think it really depends on how long you want to veg.

You may also want to consider a scrog to maximize your area. If done correctly, it will help keep you from running out of vertical space while maximizing your square footage.

 

[2BLgL]

I am looking at the Advanced LED Diamond series. It does Veg and Flower and from what I just compared with the 144x3 it has more spectrum coverage and the 100w series has a core coverage of 2'x2.5'

NEW - Diamond Series LEDs - Extreme 3w LED Technology - Advanced LED Grow Lights

 

[jummejum]

I am looking at the Advanced LED Diamond series. It does Veg and Flower and from what I just compared with the 144x3 it has more spectrum coverage and the 100w series has a core coverage of 2'x2.5'

NEW - Diamond Series LEDs - Extreme 3w LED Technology - Advanced LED Grow Lights

I agree on spectrum is wider, but when it comes down to a budget, i think there's no doubt what to choose.