# Light help please **URL:** \ **Category:** Preparations\ **Created:** [December 2, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738 "2019-12-02T22:12:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Joker114](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@Joker114](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Joker114)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/1 "2019-12-02T22:12:41Z")
So I need help picking out a light. Preferrably a LED setup. I have a grow tent picked out that’s 3x3x6. Not sure how many plants I could put in there. I know I atleast want 2 and I thought that’d for sure be enough. I’m gonna be doing 2 autos maybe more depending on how many I can do efficiently. I’m just tryna plan everything out right now before I start dumping my limited money. Light is my main concern cuz I used to just use sunlight with all my flowers I grew growing up lol, so I’m new in that field ---
**Author:** ![AAA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aaa/32/216389_2.png) [@AAA](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AAA)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/2 "2019-12-02T22:17:56Z")
@imSICKkid grows in a 3’x3’ tent. He probably has a light suggestion for you. Let’s see if he can beat @dbrn32 to the punch. Go! ---
**Author:** ![Wannabe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wannabe/32/278267_2.png) [@Wannabe](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Wannabe)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/3 "2019-12-02T22:23:52Z")
My viparspar and quantum board combo is working great. ---
**Author:** ![KeystoneCops](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/keystonecops/32/655489_2.png) [@KeystoneCops](https://ilgmforum.com/u/KeystoneCops)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/4 "2019-12-02T22:34:46Z")
Do you have an initial budget? Do you have a target monthly max expenditure? Any idea of your electrical rate? How much flower do you need to produce every month? ---
**Author:** ![TommyBahama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9bd4f/32.png) [@TommyBahama](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TommyBahama)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/5 "2019-12-02T22:49:20Z")
For a 3’x3’ tent, you want an HLG (Horticulture Lighting Group) QB 260W ---
**Author:** ![Bubblehead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bubblehead/32/264361_2.png) [@Bubblehead](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bubblehead)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/6 "2019-12-02T22:51:27Z")
@Joker114 Welcome to the community. I have a 39” x 39” tent that I am running a HLG-300 r-Spec in and I really like its performance. If I do my part the light will give me good growth and nice tight buds. Check out my latest grow journal [Here](https://ilgmforum.com/t/let-the-2019-2020-grow-season-begin/35789/214) and you can see pictures of my ladies and the tent setup. ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/7 "2019-12-02T22:55:43Z")
First choice, qb 260 xw kit. Building yourself would open up a lot of options. ---
**Author:** ![AAA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/aaa/32/216389_2.png) [@AAA](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AAA)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/8 "2019-12-02T23:04:09Z")
@dbrn32 for the win! Hardest working mod on this site! ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/9 "2019-12-02T23:09:29Z")
I don’t know about that, luck of draw I would say. But the kind words are appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![Joker114](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@Joker114](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Joker114)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/10 "2019-12-02T23:43:31Z")
Yo the help here is greatly appreciated. My budget right now is kinda tight as I’m fixing 2 cars and I got heat to pay for since it’s winter with 3 pets. I’m mostly doing this for personal cuz I go through shit pretty fast, rough life lol. But anything extra I get is cool as I plan on getting rid of it to a few close friends for really good deals. Im tryna buy everything my next paycheck tho if I have to hold off I will and split it into 2 purchases. Also the plants I’m tryna grow are WW autos and Sour D autos. Idk if that makes much a difference? ---
**Author:** ![Joker114](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@Joker114](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Joker114)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/11 "2019-12-02T23:50:06Z")
I’ll have to check those lights out. Can I get them on amazon? ---
**Author:** ![KeystoneCops](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/keystonecops/32/655489_2.png) [@KeystoneCops](https://ilgmforum.com/u/KeystoneCops)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/12 "2019-12-02T23:59:59Z")
How much do you estimate you can set aside from each paycheck? ---
**Author:** ![Joker114](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@Joker114](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Joker114)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/13 "2019-12-03T00:04:17Z")
Usually 2–350$ ---
**Author:** ![imSICKkid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/imsickkid/32/550192_2.png) [@imSICKkid](https://ilgmforum.com/u/imSICKkid)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/14 "2019-12-03T00:48:01Z")
> [@AAA](#): > > Let’s see if he can beat @dbrn32 to the punch. You would call me whenever in knuckle deep making casseroles 😂😂😂😂 ---
**Author:** ![Bulldognuts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bulldognuts/32/534328_2.png) [@Bulldognuts](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bulldognuts)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/15 "2019-12-03T01:17:37Z")
Check these guys out. ![Screenshot_20191202-201433_Instagram](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/9/2/992ae123cb4f1d79745fbaf6c232cd556119bdef.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![NewGirl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/newgirl/32/722067_2.png) [@NewGirl](https://ilgmforum.com/u/NewGirl)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/16 "2019-12-03T01:37:24Z")
Just a newbie but I bought a 6 foot high tent and am sorry I did. No room for lights when the plants get big. Easier to bring lights down than take roof off… ---
**Author:** ![Joker114](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@Joker114](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Joker114)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/17 "2019-12-03T01:39:59Z")
From what I understand autos shouldn’t get nearly that big? And I’m doing autos ---
**Author:** ![KeystoneCops](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/keystonecops/32/655489_2.png) [@KeystoneCops](https://ilgmforum.com/u/KeystoneCops)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/18 "2019-12-03T01:59:16Z")
So let’s aim for $400, and if we need to fudge that a little we can. If you need to be discrete, and I recommend you be discrete regardless of legal risks, you’ll want a carbon filter. That means a fan, ducting, and filter. Tents are a good idea. Since you’re growing autos, you don’t need to absolute best because light leaks aren’t a huge concern. Soil in pots is probably the way to go; they’re cheap and forgiving. You can still get fancy with it if you want. There are some budget friendly import LED lights on amazon that will absolutely work. The HID lights (High Pressure Sodium, Metal-halide, Ceramic Metal-halide) are initially cheaper. You can Buy a light to cover more area and grow more flowers for less money. You’ll pay for it in the long run. They are damn expensive to operate. That’s why I asked about energy costs. \*\*So everyone, make recommendations \*\* 1. Filter and matched fan and duct ($50-100) 2. Tent (\<$90) 3. Soil and pots (3 gallons/plant) 4. Light ($150-350) ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/19 "2019-12-03T02:24:09Z")
Led grow lights depot has 260 kit in stock, today’s price is $279. ---
**Author:** ![Joker114](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@Joker114](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Joker114)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738/20 "2019-12-03T02:29:48Z")
So definitely a little while before I start lol. Thanks a ton for the help. Not sure how the air duct/ fan setup works tho? [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/light-help-please/37738.md?page=2)