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sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby dmdagrower » Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:31 am

I'm about to invest in a led light which would better solarflare 200w or pro grow 260x
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby SisterMaryElephant » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:46 am

The PG has more watts but only 3w diodes compared to the SF using 5w diodes so it kind of depends on what and how you plan on growing and personal choices.

The PG doesn't list the spectra used so you really don't know what you're getting there. I don't like the dishonest claim of zero heat from PG; that's a very common myth. Also, the PG seems to be a chinese light made for an online hydro store (no manufacturer website) and the SF is made in America.
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby dmdagrower » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:51 am

Yea it is American made. I have a 36x20x60 in grow tent was gonna go wit hid but looked into led and figured that would be better
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby SisterMaryElephant » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:01 pm

Well...that's 5 square feet which is pushing it for the SF200w but if you went with the weaker 3w PG you'd *have* to SOG (or maybe SCROG) since you only have 5 foot headroom. You could also go with an air-cooled 250w HPS but that's one of those personal choices and either way, with LED or HID, you'll have to deal with the heat in such a small tent.


YMMV...
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby dmdagrower » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:34 pm

So I should go with the ss400 then? Then what's the max on plants that I can grow?
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby SisterMaryElephant » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:39 pm

The SS400w is a better flowering light due to the added UVB but you don't pick the number of plants based on the size of the light. You pick the number of plants based on growing style, space and genetic choices. In 5 sqft you could grow between 1 and 20 plants depending on other choices. Either way you still only have 5 feet headroom so your choices are limited. ;)
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby dmdagrower » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:41 pm

Ima do soil first then maybe switch to hydroponics
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby SisterMaryElephant » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:48 pm

In soil, you still have to choose the genetics and growing style. I'd suggest growing Indica genetics since they don't stretch as much as Sativas. As for style, you could go with SCROG with just a couple of plants, or low to high density SOG with more plants. These choices all have pros and cons.
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby dmdagrower » Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:02 am

Just order my seeds got northern lights and white rhino cummin ways size pots should I get for scog and for sog
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Re: sf 200w vs pg260x

Postby SisterMaryElephant » Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:49 am

SOG is best done from clone rather than seed but the pot sizes depend on density and style. Bigger pots for SCROG, smaller pots for SOG and even smaller pots for a high density SOG. HD SOG will have 4 plants per sqft, a low density SOG will have 1 plant/sqft and a SCROG will only need 1 or 2 plants total for 5 sqft but it takes longer to veg and fill up the screen.

You may want to check out the old Overgrow grow guide, it's full of basic (and advanced) info for new growers. Search for "The Famous Overgrow Marijuana Cannabis Growing FAQ 800+ Grow FAQ Basic Topics" and you'll find it. ;)
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