# Looking for wisdom

**URL:** <https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860>\
**Category:** Lighting\
**Created:** [June 4, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860 "2019-06-04T22:17:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![bigdaddyflexn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigdaddyflexn/32/216459_2.png) [@bigdaddyflexn](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bigdaddyflexn)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/1 "2019-06-04T22:17:15Z")

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First grow and not entirely sure.

I use a Phlizon 600W LED Light, Full Spectrum Double Switch - Veg and Flower- 600W(10W LEDs 60Pcs)

[the light on amazon (\<-- link)](https://www.amazon.com/Phlizon-Thermometer-Humidity-Adjustable-Spectrum/dp/B0752CL6KJ/ref=asc_df_B0752CL6KJ/?tag=ilovegrowingm-20)

I’ve had it on the VEG switch for about a week now and just switched BLOOM on hoping for bigger plants.

- Should I just use VEG for that stage and BLOOM for budding?
- Is it harmless to run full spectrum with seedlings awaiting to pop?
- this is my old light [LINK](https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Greenhouse-Indoor-Plants-Flower/dp/B076SN1PJZ/ref=sr_1_8?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) - should I use this instead?

Lots of questions I know but as usual I state I’m a noob. Thanks 😃

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**Author:** ![HornHead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hornhead/32/267986_2.png) [@HornHead](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HornHead)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/2 "2019-06-04T22:22:52Z")

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Run just the veg setting for the first week or two and then go full blast. Also that light is only good for about i2x2 tent one plant really

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**Author:** ![HornHead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hornhead/32/267986_2.png) [@HornHead](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HornHead)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/3 "2019-06-04T22:23:58Z")

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I just looked at your other light to both of them are pretty shity really man really if you want to go LED talk to @dbrn32 he knows his stuff

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**Author:** ![bigdaddyflexn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigdaddyflexn/32/216459_2.png) [@bigdaddyflexn](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bigdaddyflexn)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/4 "2019-06-04T22:29:55Z")

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![facepalm-head](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/3/e/3e5ba9cc85c0a6b0ddf821eeb83e1957242aeb1e.jpeg)

@dbrn32 any thoughts? The Phlizon was suggested by a friend who’s been looking forward to this light but doesn’t the coin. Is there something better you know of?

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/5 "2019-06-04T22:30:44Z")

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There’s a lot better available. How big is grow space?

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/6 "2019-06-04T22:30:45Z")

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Always something better. How big is your tent and how much can you spend lol here he comes flying in

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**Author:** ![bigdaddyflexn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigdaddyflexn/32/216459_2.png) [@bigdaddyflexn](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bigdaddyflexn)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/7 "2019-06-04T22:35:59Z")

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@HornHead Thank you for quick reply!

@imSICKkid I’d like to keep it under $100 **BUT** I want a good grow/yield etc (don’t we all). So any suggestions will be considered as I beg for knowledge.

@dbrn32 [current tent](https://www.amazon.com/OPULENT-SYSTEMS-Hydroponic-Water-Resister-Observation/dp/B07JN5GNDZ/ref=sr_1_2?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) It’s in my closet, LITTERALY squeezes in perfectly.

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**Author:** ![Jbum](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/jbum/32/217912_2.png) [@Jbum](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jbum)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/8 "2019-06-04T22:37:52Z")

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You should go check out the DIY threads for the LEDs you will be impressed!

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/9 "2019-06-04T22:39:03Z")

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Sir dbrn, leader of light, follower of no one…ever lol

 ![Screenshot_20190604-173740_Gallery](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/c/5/c5b3729de06710c6b6dbfd65751f6f5752bce100.jpeg)

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/10 "2019-06-04T22:40:40Z")

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To be completely blunt and honest, your not going to get a good light for under a hundred bucks. Unless you happen to luck into a used deal.

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**Author:** ![bigdaddyflexn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigdaddyflexn/32/216459_2.png) [@bigdaddyflexn](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bigdaddyflexn)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/11 "2019-06-04T22:43:46Z")

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I figured but we all gotta set a price range, could you link 1 or 2 you think would be a good fit for my tent?

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/12 "2019-06-04T22:47:26Z")

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In a 4x2 I’m not sure if the samsung f series strips are a cheaper route than 2 qb 288’s. Especially since the QB288V2 R came out they might be selling the v2’s for a little cheaper. Dbrn will know your cheapest route

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/13 "2019-06-04T22:48:54Z")

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You could get into a qb 135 kit and assemble yourself for a smidge under $200. Ideally you would want two of those, but you could grab 1 now and another later. Similar for that space fund about $350 anyway.

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**Author:** ![HornHead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hornhead/32/267986_2.png) [@HornHead](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HornHead)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/14 "2019-06-04T22:49:52Z")

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Amazon has them now. The 65s and 135s. I know the latter

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/15 "2019-06-04T22:52:54Z")

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DIY with a 4 pack of 120 or 132 boards would probably be cheapest option. Between $250-300 for the whole 2x4.

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**Author:** ![bigdaddyflexn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigdaddyflexn/32/216459_2.png) [@bigdaddyflexn](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bigdaddyflexn)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/16 "2019-06-04T23:22:37Z")

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Let’s cut cost for a moment and go by the size of 4x2 - what’s your suggested premade light for that space. @imSICKkid @dbrn32 @HornHead

I’ll be honest I just don’t have the confidence in myself to build a light as cool as that would be.

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**Author:** ![HornHead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hornhead/32/267986_2.png) [@HornHead](https://ilgmforum.com/u/HornHead)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/17 "2019-06-04T23:25:07Z")

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Led not my thing. I got the same Amazon type light you did. Grew pretty decent bud cause I have a bunch of them. I switched to cmh and haven’t looked back

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**Author:** ![Jbum](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/jbum/32/217912_2.png) [@Jbum](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jbum)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/18 "2019-06-04T23:29:23Z")

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Can you put kits together that come saying “some assembly required “ if so your in luck it’s that easy! And a lot of people here to guide you step by step!

You can do it!!!

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**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:** [June 4, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/19 "2019-06-04T23:34:57Z")

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Building a DIY light is intimidating but I’m telling you, it’s just as easy as getting one that you have to screw together.

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**Author:** ![bigdaddyflexn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigdaddyflexn/32/216459_2.png) [@bigdaddyflexn](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bigdaddyflexn)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/looking-for-wisdom/31860/20 "2019-06-04T23:54:47Z")

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For sure it’s something I’m going to look into, nothing I’ve ever considered but I do see PLENTY of topics on DIY lights.

Not this grow, but I still have a lot of learning ahead of me.

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