So, i pulled the trigger on this light today. After reading through the forums, this seems to be one of the best choices for full cycle in a smaller area. What are your thoughts? Pros & Cons? Things to be wary of? I already have a Vivosun VS2000 on 2 photo plants atm and plan on using the HLG is another area for autoflower.
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It’s a great choice. I run 260XLs in my tents.
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Same. I run two in my 4x4 tent.
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They’re great lights but really anything hlg usually is 
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Pros…super efficient. Customer service. Build. Brightness. Heat dissipation.
Cons…uhhhh. hmmmmm. Darn cant think of any.
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Wait i found a con. You only got 1.
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@Storm hahaha. Yea at 318 bucks and what ive already spent for startup, including building a climate controlled area, ill have to wait a month or 2 before purchasing another one… just glad i waited and did my research because i was about to get a Grow Light Science…
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Buy direct from their site and use a discount code. It was always DUDE but may have changed to GROW in May. An easy 10%
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If dont see a promo just call them. They will give 1. Gave me 20% off a new model driver.
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Ditto! Love mine as well.
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Also if you are a veteran email HLG they will give you a 25% off coupon. I got a refurbished 550v2 Rspec for like $400ish shipped.
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Dang man. I shoulda pulled out that card. Keep forgetting. My Airforce girl and Navy son never forget. Its been over 30 years for me.
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Wish I had known that when I ordered mine… Oh well… Someday, I’ll likely be light shopping again.
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Yea…about 7 years or so if not just getting larger grow. Damn fine lights.
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Good choice. I replaced my cmh 315 with an hlg 350r. Bit of a learning curve, but I’m super happy with it so far. That indica plant on the left is unlike any plant I’ve ever grown, and I’m sure the light has a lot to do with it. Haven’t even used full power yet.
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Newt what size tent is that 260 xl “plus” in???
2 by 4.
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Reason i asked is i have a pair of qb 288 v2 boards sitting in a box courios is any advantage to adding it to mine other than efficiency.
I found that according to my DLI meter, I get a more even coverage across the tent. And I think there may be a small advantage for longevity by not having to run anything at max to get my desired DLI. But that could also be completely wrong. 
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