I have a 4x4x80 tent and am currently running 1 sonofarms sf4000 and 2 spider farms sf1000 one on each side of the sonofarms light and have no issues yet but if and when I do I plan on going HLG no sense in messing around lol but I’m not sure which one to get if you were to only be able to get 1 light do to budget which one would you get to do from start to finish I would love to hear what everyone thinks thanks for any and all information
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If it were me in a 4 X 4 I’d want two light fixtures as smaller plants in veg take up less space. Saves me some money that way. Two QB 260’s would likely do it. @dbrn32 would be more helpful though.
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The spider farmer SE5000 would be a awesome light for your 4x4 could take plants start to finish with a realy nice even ppfd output the Mars Hydro FC-E6500 would be a solid light as well it would be a little of snugg fit but would be more than enough power would allow you to run it at a lower power draw and expand the longevity of the unit as a whole cause you would never push it to its limits or fome close alao allows head space if you ever wanted to go to a 5x5
Im with you on a pair of 260s for a 4x4… Which is the size of my tent… but 7’… and my hlg600 can make some incredible heat… Found idling maximum (in flower) at 80% 540ish watts… Exactly what two 260s will give… you’ll be able to start up one for kindergarten class. But Yeah, 500/600 watts 4 plants, 1/4-1/2lb per scrog… possibly more with craft and choice genetics
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Go for the gusto and get the Scorpion Diablo and call it a day!
You can add 2 UVA and 2 Far Red Fixtures if you like and it all tucks neatly into a 4x4 with no problems!
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I looked into those QB 260s and I like what I’m reading seems like there budget friendly and a good light for all stages of life and I like the idea of using more than one light just gives more flexibility that’s what I currently do but only because I didn’t buy enough light the first go around lol thanks for the info much appreciated
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Man I really want one of those for sure 
but my oldlady would freaking kill me if I paid 1500 for a light lol for sure that one is on my list to get but I’ll have to really rack up some serious brownie points with the wife lmao 
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You cant beat HLG. Customer service is top notch. Im currently running a 260XL and upgrading to the 320 tomorrow. I already have another 320 in my cart…
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Get a refurb! They still carry a 1 year warranty and if you’re former military I think you can still get that discount. I’m not sure if other coupon codes will work on refurbs or not.
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From what I’ve been reading HLG is the way to go I wish I just bought from them in the beginning cause I’ve probably spent just as much on the 3 I have now as if I would have bought one HLG. which I can’t complain on spider farms and sonofarms products so far there lights have performed flawlessly and seems to be producing quality bud
350r would be plenty imho
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Dang I didn’t think about that I’ll have to look into the refurb ones do they sell those on there same site and quick question should I be running co2 with the lights I already have I’ve read some people do and some people don’t was just wondering what’s best I’m still a newbie
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I’ve got the 350R in my 2x4 - it’s a great light but you’d lose a ton on the edges of a 4x4 with it. 2 - 350R’s maybe…LOL!
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Nah - CO2 requires a very precisely controlled environment and isn’t really used outside of commercial set-ups. There are a few tent growers using it but it’s assistance to the plants is debatable in tents.
The best growers on the site don’t use it and they get by just fine!
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Running 2 260xl in my 4x4 and the yield was way better then i thought i would get
I think hlg is best company to deal with right now, hands down. I would rather have a light designed more like chilled tech x6 600 for a 4x4. The closest hlg has to that is scorpion diablo. If the scorpion diablo is out of your budget they have the scorpion r-spec and blackbird as alternatives, and the refurbs are also an option.
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HLG 650R and forget about it. The 350R is way more than enough for my 2x4. The 650 should be amazing for a 4x4. You can save a few hundred dollars by getting a refurb if they have one. HLG is the best, period.
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I got mine refurb and all I had to do was email them saying I was a vet and they gave me 25% off.
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