Looking for Opinion on LED lighting in 5x5 area. Input please

[noobiefarmer]

Currently I have running (4) 90 watt LED lights . Here is the link to the lights I have. GrowUFO UFO LED Grow Light (http://shop.sunshine-systems.com/product.sc?productId=8) . I am satisfied with how they are performing , but not totally. I was wondering if someone could tell me if they think this is enough to cover a 5x5 area or should I supplement , some additional LED's is the red spectrum for the flowering stage. The veg stage these have done awesome. You input is appreciated .

Thank you
NoobieFarmer

[RackitMan]

Seems quite low to me. I am using 150W for 4 sq feet and would like to go higher, but for heat limitations. You have 25 sq feet or over 6 times more. You are using 360w, whereas I would recommend at least 2 to 3 times that much.

Of course, wattage is a measure of power draw, not photonic energy.

[Dexter007]

i dont know much about LED-s but all the revius what im been reading then they dont seem do be the best ones..specialy the UFO ones..they are great for vegging but crap for flowering..you should add some CFLs..
and yeah..you need way more light..search for WEESARD..he seems like genius with LEDs..but it will take you few weeks do read all his posts and threads.

[GreenCali]

I would add four 40w CFL's to get that extra intensity. If you have a 5x5 area why dont you grow an sog with a 1000w light? You could get two pounds every ten weeks like that.

[khyberkitsune]

they are great for vegging but crap for flowering

What lights have you been looking at? See these? Predominantly LED with HPS for mostly added IR. Even the buds ABOVE the lights got fat.

[Dexter007]

What lights have you been looking at? See these? Predominantly LED with HPS for mostly added IR. Even the buds ABOVE the lights got fat.

like i says.I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT LEDs but all the revius what im been reading then they dont seem do be the best ones.
im only sayng that cos im allso beeng a long member in grasscity and i kept my eyes and ears open about LEDs.but all the grow logs what i followed,i never didnt see a result what would satified me.
and i allso made days of reading in online.mayby weeks and i still went for the CFLs.(small grows)
eaven if i type in UFO LED in google-all i get is how good they are (thats what shops are sayng)and then when i read peoples reviues they just dont add up.
im not arguing with you cos im total novice with LEDs and im been following some of your threads but i just sayd my Opinion.

[noobiefarmer]

Currently , I run 4 of the ufo's.GrowUFO UFO LED Grow Light , I would like to stay with LED's , because of the energy bill. I just am trying to figure out what I should add so that I get the most out of my 5x5 area. What would you recommend I add ?

[khyberkitsune]

Currently , I run 4 of the ufo's.GrowUFO UFO LED Grow Light , I would like to stay with LED's , because of the energy bill. I just am trying to figure out what I should add so that I get the most out of my 5x5 area. What would you recommend I add ?

Double up to ~720w, but you're going to need panels with more blue if you really want full yield. The lack of blue is what causes many panels to fall short in yield.

[noobiefarmer]

Khyberkitsune,

Do you have a recommendation of where I could get a good 300 watt panel ?

Noobiefarmer

[khyberkitsune]

Khyberkitsune,

Do you have a recommendation of where I could get a good 300 watt panel ?

Noobiefarmer

Not without being biased.

I wouldn't recommend getting a single 300w panel. I would recommend more coverage by buying more of the same panels and spreading them everywhere. More angles of exposure = better penetration and coverage overall.

[noobiefarmer]

I appreciate everyones input . I have added additional lighting and I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you
noobiefarmer