LED Grow Lights 101: What To Watch Out For When Buying From Amazon.com

[@screamforicecream3]

I`m glad I took 5 minutes to research before buying any of these grow lights. Thank you for the information.

[@TechplantChannel]

Any time! I released another vid with actual recommendations recently too

[@brophymusprime593]

If you're in the market for LEDs for a grow check out Bloom Plus on amazon. I'm using them on three different tents right now and they are performing amazing and hit some of the same numbers that something like a Mars hydro would hit. The biggest thing you want is 50 to 80 watts per square foot. Actual watts

[@navyforeveryoungjean-phili5940]

Same

[@roomueller7305]

@@brophymusprime593 I'm watching this video after already buying mine and having a grow waiting to see if its on here lol. Than I see this comment, I have a 300 watt one and it seems about accurate. It mayyyyy not be a full 300 but its definitely close, and good enough for a few plants

[@brophymusprime593]

@@roomueller7305 the 300 w bloom plus actually pull more than 300w. They pull 330 - 340. My wifi timer tells you the exact wattage pull. I'm running 1800w Bloom Plus and 300w Spider Farmer.

[@ThaOriginalGangsta77]

So what light should I use bruh

[@TamLe-yl3pg]

So what light should i buy ?

[@Haunuva]

yeah

[@manjitkapri1816]

Si

[@ramanache1795]

Da

[@allisonfisher9304]

Indeed

[@sophiareese79]

Oui

[@sirsteadyeddie3478]

WOW, this video is an absolute gold nugget. Navigating the growing space has been super confusing. Seeing clear, concise, and well made content like this is such a help. SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED

[@sofijaleron]

was literally watching those cheap USB lights, but luckily i decided to visit youtube first and see if I would get bamboozled.

[@TechplantChannel]

Nice, I released another video with actual brand recommendations that might be worth watching too

[@KenmeriCaptain]

man I wasted so much money on garbage grow lights before finding your channel. you're doing the plant community a great service :) thanks for another clear, concise video mate

[@TechplantChannel]

Glad to help!

[@NETBotic]

At least you took the time to learn. I know way too many people with these little LED sticks that swear by them ffs.

[@Chef_602]

Buy once, cry once

[@jaandel1]

​@@TechplantChannel but waht are the ones that you recommend form amazon to buy???

[@izzy9132]

Thank you for confirming my suspicion and giving me this safety warning to. I first wondered how they could produce these snake lights so inexpensively. Then I could not reconcile the descriptions and the reviews. What I found most bizarre was to see photos of a couple of pathetically small and weak looking plants that the owner thought looked great while using these snake arms lamps. I now am following you so that my indoor herbs will grow.

[@tigrehermano]

I have a fan-like LED light from Amazon, JESLED brand, it's 60watts but does produce a lot of light. I have grown 4 cannabis plants for 1 month or 1 month 1 week now with great results. But yes I have my HM/HPS setup ready for flowering.

[@tigrehermano]

@Stewie Griffin all I can tell you is HPS light burned them even if far away. Seemed like they were happy and growing tall (but thin) with the LED light. I probably needed a better ventilated place. I just got a place of my own in the past weeks and I am setting up a proper grow room of 3x3 meters.

[@savagian5565]

I needed this - I've been overwhelmed trying to find a grow light for a tray of Hoya cuttings.

[@luisgonzalez8423]

Use a led strip w samsung lm301b diodes

[@lorafrost9628]

I agree -- this has been a huge issue trying to find supplemental light for my plants. Thanks for the video series!

[@savagian5565]

@H Foster sorry, I don't - but the FB group "Hoya Haven BST" is a really great community for buying and comparing notes

[@brophymusprime593]

Check out Bloom Plus on Amazon. I'm running 3/10 with them right now and they're amazing

[@annabellewallis291]

When it comes to led lights watts don't even matter, I've read so much about how Watts aren't a good indication of how good a grow light is.. For example "it's not really about wattage. Wattage is a measurement of electricity consumption, and while it's helpful to know how much wattage your grow light uses (so you can make a more economical, energy-saving choice) it actually has nothing to do with the amount of energy your plants need to grow" Another - "The watts rating on a LED grow light tells you how much electricity it will use, and therefore the ongoing cost to run the light, but it tells you very little about how bright the light is, or how suitable the light is for growing plants." "With incandescent and florescent lights, watts were a good measure of the brightness of a light. Not so with LED. Lower wattage can produce more light."

[@yapdog]

The USB lights are actually great for growing small plants for those of us with very little space. I'm using them to supplement what little ambient light my room gets, growing herbs and some leafy greens in my livingroom. Even tomatoes. They work great; nothing would grow before I added the light. So, it's a good idea to not just dismiss them out of hand.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah they arent bad for a few small plants

[@dw3403]

They are also useful in keeping plants alive through the dormant period in dark homes up north in winter. Dont expect much growth but it keeps them from turning yellow and dieing.

[@alexkitner5356]

I use one for seedlings into germ, the biggest issue I have is that its limited in timing as it has a built in control and an external timer will not work as they don't go back on. That said, I'm getting 250 on my ppfd meter at a few inches and its producing good results. Its not the end-all but a good starter before going under the Xs1500.

[@glowghost8113]

My tiger lilies loved them, too. Made my other seeds germinate a lot faster than normal.

[@UnitedMandrakes]

These were great but what one do you recommend? Cause yeah it was good info, but I still dont quite know what to look at

[@ShyDog827]

Thanks for this because I’ve got a few of these lights in my Amazon bag . I didn’t purchase them yet because I wanted to make sure they were good . Now i won’t waste my time on them .

[@monzionek]

They’re not “kind of” implying a different watt they are straight up advertising incorrect information by not saying “equivalent”

[@TechplantChannel]

Yeah im not a fan of the marketing stuff

[@jasondeaver2117]

Always find out what it pulls from the wall that makes it easy

[@surefiremushroomsmicrogreens]

They do lie but it’s not a night and day difference with their information. I agree they shouldn’t be lying to people but your par testing is different from anyone else growing outside of a tent. I love the videos explaining pat testing inside a reflective grow tent but take the light out of that reflective environment and then par test on a non reflective surface and no walls. You should then begin to understand how lights are suppose to work not just from a small reflective tent but a green house setup. That’s would give you honest results not having a reflective material that bounces around the light that comes from the source.

[@justinomar9210]

@@surefiremushroomsmicrogreens hell no how do you explain 1000watts but only consumes 150watts meaning it's only 150 and not 1000 they are misleading people who don't understand they know what their doing

[@ShutTheFuckUp1987]

​@justinomar9210 that's because LED draws so much less then an actual grow light

[@jamesmainstream3112]

I've fallen in love with Barrina lights. Cheap, well built, and very effective lights.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeap I use them for pretty much all of my plants, they are cost effective and just all around great for shelving

[@DontInterruptMeCunt]

@@TechplantChannel I picked up the 200watt grow light with the up and down adjusting side panels and dimmer....so far I'm pleased.....just wish someone would give it a review with more knowledge than i

[@jamesmainstream3112]

@@bajablast989 We grow tomatoes and herbs, and we're using x3 BU 2000 lights in a 4x8 tent.

[@ChicoWithers]

I literally bought one of the lights you said don’t buy as a secondary light because I ordered a supposed 100w solar powered light that was delayed. Plants started off terrible but both lights work , coupled with a few hours of sunlight outside have brought them back . I definitely wished I wouldve watched this sooner and I’m going with your recommendations for next grow

[@BatPotatoes]

I use the junky little pink LED grow light as a mood light now. I like the Sansi lights, I've had some for two years now & I don't think any have burned out. The barrina & monios strip lights have also given decent results for the money

[@nichmon3221]

I am watching this one day after buying my first grow light from Amazon yesterday. =(

[@TechplantChannel]

well in the future you know, use it to the best of its ability it will still help!

[@ajproductions4363]

Ayy same 😞

[@rossfromfriends8468]

Dont worry, I bought 2 cheapos that claimed to be 300 watts each. And I was still able to grow an impressive crop. I upgraded for this year to something more reputable, but I keep them around for backups in case my main light dies

[@Saegloppur]

AS SOON as I saw the code from 7 pot, my dude I just went full "I grow hot peppers"

[@TechplantChannel]

lol nice!

[@jacobsjungle5676]

I love primos

[@lucian5389]

I grow the fattest peppers

[@charlestonbrown3383]

Avoid cheap lights, get a quality t5 led, last for years

[@bcpeppers906]

I just got a phlizon Pl-1000 on Amazon for 140 Canadian delivered in under 48 hours amazing light couldn't be happier

[@TechplantChannel]

nice!

[@angierox6964]

Thank you I’m going to check out your other videos for some more information. I just tried watching four other videos before I got to yours and they were full of background music, funny comments, and necessary information… I really appreciate the facts.

[@michaelconway644]

I'm working with old aquarium LEDs. So far so good. But I will follow your advice when I actually break down and buy dedicated Lights.

[@TechplantChannel]

Nice! yeah just really watch out for what you are buying so your money is well spent the market is flooded with a lot of random junk

[@Jack126-qb7pq]

I got my mats hydro reflector 96 in 2017 on Amazon it’s still working like a champ it’s the best grow light I’ve had

[@stevenshewey7851]

Short, sweet, and straight to the point. Love it!

[@WormholeGarden]

I got a $30 four-leg 45W light, like the ones you say are worthless. I've found it's better than a windowsill but worse than sitting outside. One thing that confuses me is how many people use lights without any enclosures. So many photons feeding the walls and ceilings, instead of the plants. I used the box it came in, lined it with foil, put the plants and lights in, and they're growing well. Not 600W HPS well, but better than they were next to the window. My rule-of-thumb when looking at LED grow lights is to take 10% of the listed wattage, to find the actual consumption, then double that number to find its equivalent in HPS/MH. So a 1500watt LED only uses 150watts of power per hour and produces light similar to what a 300watt HPS/MH would produce (and really not even that: more like a 250watt). This doesn't stop them from claiming it's more like a 600watt HPS, but that's just not true.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah they arent "worthless" but there are some other options for the money, but sometimes those clip on lights are nice for a small collection or near a windowsill, if it works well for you then its great! i didnt mean to be negative about them!

[@WormholeGarden]

@@TechplantChannel Oh, yeah, I wasn't trying to call you out on the wording; I actually generally agree with your assessment of their value...and agree even more if we include the way people set the lights up (with 80% of the light escaping the area and not going anywhere near the plants). This video was killer and everything you said was exactly what I looked for when I was buying a light for a 4'x4' tent I'm building up. A 45watt USB lamp ain't gonna' work in there! haha I think the big takeaway is "know what you're buying," have realistic expectations on what you're buying, and understand that light capture/escape is a major factor in any lamp's performance. It's unfortunate that Amazon is flooded with cheap Chinese garbage with equally-junk descriptions, but I guess that's what lux meters are for. Maybe I'll do a video on that, as I change my channel over to indoor gardening, to show the "light escape issues" that occur on the edges of unenclosed grows. Big fan Techplant! Subscribed!

[@Samzilla2000]

I’m so glad he said don’t plug it in because I was looking for one just like that and I was like that would go perfectly into the ceiling fan

[@TechplantChannel]

you would get a very bright growlight for about 1 second then some magic smoke, and finally a dark room with a tripped breaker lol

[@jbrandona119]

Absolutely correct about the little stick light ones. I bought one for some succulents on my desk at work. The light died within a year and the pandemic killed my plants but I was able to keep it 7-8” away it worked pretty well. I couldn’t imagine using it for any more than that though!

[@highasfug6121]

The pandemic didn't kill your plants homie

[@hrromanslaparsso4403]

Lmfao I hope some of this is a joke.

[@mostrandomnerd]

Kind wild showing the Mars Hydro within the first 20 seconds and not even mentioning that it's one of the best growing light on a "smaller" budget. Also want to mention the Viparspectra P1000. Your tips are right but there are good lights on Amazon.

[@yutehube4468]

I am sick of seeing reviews on Amazon where people are saying an item is fake, yet the seller is shown as the actual company that makes the product.

[@TechplantChannel]

these lights arent fake they just were inflating the specs

[@lumba1097]

@@TechplantChannel I need a recommendation for UV lights asap because I need it for a trick that is used on sneakers to restore a certain material with a chemical so if you could tell me which light to buy that would be great and I'm looking for 1000w or 1500 or 2000 give me on of each Thanks so much smart guy :).

[@JoeyRam.]

Well in summary. What I need to buy in order to save from this cold season, three 10 inch pots in my basement? Mostly succulents.

[@TechplantChannel]

look at sansi light bulbs, they are simple and effective for something that small

[@JoeyRam.]

@@TechplantChannel How many lumens and watts?

[@surfingthemultiverse287]

Thanks for reviewing what NOT to buy. So what products on Amazon are good???

[@TechplantChannel]

its so dependent on your situation, reach out to me on Instagram and ill try and help techplant.official

[@danmiller1735]

It's the light equivalent. Not the actual wattage. Led draws 185 watts butt output is equivalent to 1000 watt derp

[@TechplantChannel]

sure but that's still absolutely un reliable and made up by the seller 90% of the time

[@kyletooma9118]

Let's see a video on the light level as I'm sure the chips and ballasts have an impact on brightness vs wattage etc

[@davidgilbert2622]

CORRECT!!! This comment should be higher up. The 185 watts is the DRAW, Not the actual Output of the light.

[@WhiteDiablo360]

Correct, this guy has no clue .🙄

[@jessed4989]

Correct my greenfingers draws 175 watt equivalent to 1000 hps par sheet that came with it is on point had my mate test it with his meter

[@yousefalabdrabalnabi6356]

I'm growing Basil in a hydroponic 27-gallon container. What is my best option for lighting? I'm using GE Grow LED Light Bulb, but my Basil is not doing good and keep getting worse.

[@Matias_sebastian]

Thank you for the video. Would you do a review for flood lights?

[@paintingsbypellie]

Dang... I wasted $30 then :( Oh well, lesson learned. I just wanted something small to get me through the gloomy days. I live in a sunny place and my plants are in my window. However, I needed something for the days when it's super cloudy. Thanks for your honest, informative videos.

[@TechplantChannel]

its not a total waste, it sounds like you are using it as a supplemental light which is just fine!

[@Raider5087]

The King Plus spec power draw is actually 100 watts. It's true if they are using the 10W Epistar 45mil Chip High Power LED as claimed.

[@zixeiyun786]

Can you do a video on 120 v sockets? I don't understand what you said at the end

[@TechplantChannel]

What do you mean? This is all based on 120v sockets that's typical in usa

[@zixeiyun786]

@@TechplantChannel I have never heard someone talk about volts in sockets before. I only know how to check what watt light bulb goes with what lamp. I never even noticed volts before. And I am kind of dense which is why I said I don't understand it.

[@Everyday-Korean]

​@zixeiyun786 ahh well almost all light fixtures have some kind of transformer that can up or down volt thr 120 to supply the light. The light sockets supply 120v and probably like up to 15 amps. Leds actually are DC usually so for smaller lights you may see the usb style ones. That plastic box is what converts the 120v AC to a DC current that would be whatever voltage the unit needs mYbe like 12 to 24. The much larger lights usually have that transformer internally and you cannot see it. But volts usually aren't something wr need to be concerned with unless we are talking 120 or 240 from the wall socket because some electronics do not have a transformer that handles both! So the wrong voltage will ruin it. There is also the frequency but that's a whole other discussion. Hope this helps a bit. I'm not an electrician so further reading may be needed for you sorry!

[@zixeiyun786]

@@Everyday-Korean thank you for taking the time to explain all that. I had no idea that was how it worked. 😲

[@pandarush.]

The lights you listed, are they good for plant and veggies only? I would deeply appreciate it if you tell me some good lights for flowers. Thank you so much.

[@GraysonRay00]

For anyone looking for pretty beefy grow lights i would recommend looking into Vivosun. I have 2 of their VS 4000s and I'm absolutely in love with them. 400watt full P.A.R Samsung Lm301B diodes with far red and U.V.A. They're pretty pricey but if you want your plants to be happy and healthy it's definitely a worthy investment

[@LyingEyes-t3m]

He seems to not understand 1000w is not usage

[@andersandilister7403]

Great info! I just got into indoor gardening (Aug 2024) so this was good to watch. But what, in the opinion of the OP, would be a good lamp?

[@manicmurph]

I just got myself a XS2500 pro from vipar spectra for my 2x4 tent. My T5's just don't cut it anymore unless I'm cloning or vegging.

[@treemanog112]

Mars hydro TS series is not bad coming from experience with the light

[@TechplantChannel]

yeap them and HLG have some pretty good boards!

[@larrylover4153]

What’s the difference between the TS and the other one

[@jokibud-sm1kr]

@@larrylover4153 thats what I want to know.i guess google will let us know.

[@pandemicgrower4212]

@@larrylover4153 stronger lights and different style of cob set up

[@minnesconsinprepping7856]

It's an OK video.....what would have helped would have been to include some recommendations. What do YOU use? Which brands do you recommend?

[@TechplantChannel]

I'll make a new one. I use barrina grow lights for pretty much everything though currently

[@minnesconsinprepping7856]

​@@TechplantChannel thanks. I just ordered an FC3000 from Mars Hydro. Seems to be what I need to start my garden seedlings. And thanks for the reply! It's nice to know that some people out here actually read comments and reply. It could be on me that I just stumbled upon your channel and you may have already given out your opinion on which grow light to use!

[@tinktink7736]

Thank you for this info, I was looking just about to buy the clip on purple light. Thank you for saving me my money. 🦋💜

[@87mustang87]

I'm impressed with the vivosun 100 watt and the canagrow 240 watt

[@simisimona5164]

I can't believe I ordered a USB light yesterday and just found this video telling me not to 🙈

[@TechplantChannel]

if you cant return it, its ok, just focus on a few plants with that light. It will still help so dont worry too much

[@chrissavage9349]

Usb?

[@Lee-rd6ic]

What plan would you grow? We have different lights to suit grow the different plant.

[@FIFII]

Are grow lights bad for your skin similar to UV light from the sun? Can I seep a grow light right next to my desk?

[@TechplantChannel]

no they are not. most do not have UV leds but IR which is what a tv remote emits. i had a room full of them that i slept in

[@TechplantChannel]

Some are REALLY bright tho and can be bad for your eyes over prolonged periods if you are staring at them directly. but those are like 200 300 watt lights

[@FIFII]

@@TechplantChannel Thank you for the advice! I just got my first set of grow lights! And yes, they are definitely bright!

[@janputz4157]

And don't think just because they say they're smart that they actually are. Got one and had to download three apps to even program a schedule that half broke after plugging it out and back in. I'd definitely recommend checking out stores that are specialized for growing.

[@tihralahn]

What if I just have a bookshelf where I want to place a houseplant, and my only option is usb....is there a decent light that would work? (or at least passable lol)

[@TechplantChannel]

Yes they would be perfectly fine for that application!

[@tihralahn]

@@TechplantChannel none of them are usb

[@Maggot1077]

I got a light from Amazon 8 years ago and have grown many things under it. The only thing I don't like is how much heat it makes.

[@CarlRRogers]

What is the name of the fixture that you screw the “better buy” lamp/bulb into at 3:14 or where can I get one?

[@FALTO24]

Hi thanks for the video. I am searching for green spectrum lighting. Ranging from $50 to $100. This is not just for plants but for me as well. I want to place them all over my home. Do you have a few recommendations? I would prefer green spectrum lighting that does not get super hot

[@Musick79]

I bought a 17$ red and blue… wondering what I can use it for.

[@TechplantChannel]

You can use it on a variety of plants it just needs to be rather close to the plant. So it wouldn't work on stuff thats like 2ft or taller very well

[@danielalmond7823]

Spiderfarmer sf2000 evo or mars hydro ts1000 maybe? Both together makes awesome results .

[@glennnile7918]

Thanks for making it straight forward and very informative. You are the best I have watched.

[@Amazingbutter12]

I found this random 75% off deal on this light. I didn’t look at any specs I just bought it. But today my plants did a whole 180 to face the lamp in just a few hours

[@plantlove5257]

The par reading for the king light was at two different heights. Did you overlook that??

[@TechplantChannel]

maybe? im seeing 18inches on both diagrams? am i missing something?

[@roryweeding6128]

@@TechplantChannel yes it was an over look! One is placed at a foot and a half and the other was 2 feet. The foot and a half shows a greater ppfd reading which makes sense.

[@svtcontour]

I'm late to the party but basically in this video you're missing the point. A 1000W light is not drawing that much. Its a rating to suggest that the LED light is about as powerful as a 1000W incandescent.

[@MaizeANDBlue1957]

The Niello 600W COB LED Grow Light shows 'no longer available' (on amazon).

[@TechplantChannel]

i should make a new video! If you need some advice for a decent light reach out to me on instagram. techplant.official its much easier to communicate through that app than youtube comments. I wont send you affiliate links either ill give you my honest rec

[@russf6572]

@@TechplantChannel I found one. Thanks.

[@davidgilbert2622]

The 185 watts is the DRAW, Not the actual Output of the light. Sorry, Techplant but your video is misleading and incorrect. You aren't comparing the OUTPUT of the light. You are comparing the actual power usage of the light. I stopped the video at 2:39 and it clearly shows that the DRAW is 185 watts while it's light output is comparible to that of a 600 Watt HPS/MH light.

[@TechplantChannel]

correct its the draw, so its a far better way to compare lights using generally the same tech, because 4 different companies each with lights that DRAW 150 watts using about the same tech can say the output is comparable to a 600Watt HPS a 1000Watt HPS and even some get crazy and claim its an equivalent to 2000Watt HPS. My point is looking at the DRAW of the light will give you a much better comparison that the fake output number they have. This is just a very simplistic way to judge lights. An even better way is through par or umol ratings. But in my opinion that's over kill for houseplant growers which is my target audience. So if you see a light that has a DRAW of 30Watts with SMD leds and another light with a DRAW of 100Watts with SMD leds, yet they both say 600Watt Output equivalent HPS. which one will be a lot closer to the truth? The draw is very important when comparing lights using similar tech. it cuts through most of the marketing lies like "equivalent"

[@davidgilbert2622]

Nope. That isn't at all how it works. It just means that one light is more efficient than the other. You should never compare the wattage draw of a light to determine it's effectiveness. It's like saying one car uses more gas so it's better. Sorry man. Learn Ohms law and how it translates to light. Beyond that, you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@Pocket_Stuff]

It looks like the high wattage light you linked is no longer available. I need some lights for fruit trees what do you recommend?

[@TechplantChannel]

I have some new links on newer videos but i like anything with newer samsung diodes, viparspectra makes some good lights same with mars hydro and spider farmer. if they are out of your budget there are cheaper lights out there using the same tech. so really just look for meanwell drivers and samsung LEDs and you should be good. Look for some true wattage of like 200 tho so you have enough power for the fruit trees. see if you can get one with a dimmer too!

[@Pocket_Stuff]

@@TechplantChannel thanks!

[@elysesegebart6979]

Idk I used the cheaper USB bar ones and my plants grew great, a monstera plant even. I was listening to this to continue learning about grow lights. I don't know what wattage I actually need though from my grow light after listening to this?

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

I'm still confused by it all. I just want to know what plants need to thrive, how to use the least amount of electricity, and the correct hours exposure and distance between the plant and the light. I just find it all very overwhelming I did buy some Barrina grow lights that seem to be doing well. As I understand it, it's all about the spectrum when it comes to quality? I don't know.

[@megasocky]

The problem I have with good lighting is the shelving i put my plants in can only handle specific hardware (like strip lights). Kinda sucks

[@brittanygarrison8030]

Watched this exactly one day too late. Subbed.

[@TechplantChannel]

sorry! if you are like me your collection will expand and you can take what you learned and apply it to the next purchase! Thanks for subbing

[@EvaCryptic]

Uhgg same...

[@jayblazer9750]

@@EvaCryptic dont buy the cheap Amazon lights. You pay for what you get. Please invest $ upfront on a superior product and save yourself in the long run. I've tested many and learned my lesson after years of experience

[@HorrorCruces575]

Is there a way to get a hold of you to send you pics of a comparison of 2 and maybe some tips?

[@TechplantChannel]

instagram is best techplant.official or gmail at the same handle

[@CathyWalters-q1d]

So, what is the best light to grow my yard pots during winter under my Garage? Help..don't want to get ripped off!

[@EMH_Richard]

Hmmm... Did not know people were being scammed like this in broad daylight. 🤔 Thanks for the explanation!

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah i dont know if its necessarily a scam, but it is miss leading for sure

[@michaelolson571]

What should I get if I just want to grow one cannabis seedling? I grow outdoors in San Diego.

[@TechplantChannel]

A bright window and get it outside soon and keep an eye on it so it doesn't dry out

[@Katze822228]

Thanks, that sansi LED was exactly the type of light I was looking for. But i couldn't find it because only these USB lights or the expensive 100€+ lights showed up.

[@ceciliaholcombe818]

I watched all your videos. Thank you so much. I have greens and herbs doing well under fluorescent, but need something with Full Spectrum for my 4 hot pepper plants. One GE LED grow bulb has been fine but need something more serious as they get larger. You mentioned Bloom Plus. You have not posted since 2020. I know you don't want to give recommendations but steering me in right directions for 4 hot pepper plants and maybe a sweet bell pepper would be most helpful. Everything is inside in a spare bedroom using Kratky method. Thank you again for any assistance. Smiles

[@TechplantChannel]

there are a lot of decent brands out there and im not really loyal to any. some brands that i have liked in the past have been spiderfarmer, viparspectra and mars hydro. BUT there are other cheaper brands using the same technology sooooo what you wanna look for is a light using the samsung leds LM301B i think those have a great spectrum. and look for a true wattage of like 150-200 and that should do great for your pepper plants!

[@namor357]

I have the lamp at 3:13. 300w and pulls 45w. Working very well. The grow light arrays are too small and expensive. There are other horticultural suppliers you can buy them cheaper from and without any confusion as to power.

[@TechplantChannel]

nice, thanks for sharing!

[@justinomar9210]

300watts and pulls 45 that's misleading

[@mjkpanda]

@@justinomar9210 for real. 45 watt pull means it's a 45 watt led. No arguments, the 300 is what the bulbs are rated for, but they're never being powered that high so it doesn't matter

[@Vbcga]

Any recommendations for grow light strips? Everything I find sucks

[@TechplantChannel]

I use barrina grow lights, the 42W ones that are 4ft. the wattage is important because they have lower wattage ones that i do not like. They have a more yellow and a slightly pinkish one and a full pink. yellow and slightly pink work well for me

[@loniwiebe3887]

what do you think is the best for 4 cannibis plants for lights and also for vegetables,?

[@TechplantChannel]

anything with the nice samsung diodes

[@nporter3]

Ok so what grow bulbs u use. I get overwhelmed easily. I need bulbs for my 5 neck standing lamps. Any suggestions

[@TechplantChannel]

sansi makes a lot of nice bulbs, Id find one that fits the rating of your lamp stand

[@nporter3]

That’s the brand I use for years unfortunately the prices are more pricey this year

[@DogFacePuffa]

Hello, can you send me the info on your clear enclosure that is on your countertop area behind you?

[@RobertSavage1985]

I have a some kind of vine leafy green plant, an avocado tree, and a willow tree. What light would you recommend that wouldn’t be huge and bulky and not super expensive?

[@GD1_3]

I have a 2x2x4 tent and found a light on wayfair. I only went through them because I have approved credit. Any way it's a 1000W Dimmable Led Grow Light For Indoor Plants Full Spectrum 316Pcs Leds with SMD3030 and SMD3535 Led's. The chart says at the heights of 12,14,18 in. the PAR in the center is 1053, 853, and 617. It has a analog dimmer and a mean well driver. It feels and looks like it's worth the money. It's dimensions are 11.8x9.5. Only thing I can find as far as brand is YC 1000. It also has ports to add other lights. Just wondering on opinion from info I gave. Thanks. Oh the price was $210 I got it on sale for 130.

[@TechplantChannel]

at the end of the day your results will still be pretty good! in the future look for samsung leds but it seems like you got a decent deal so good for you!

[@Midwest116]

What do y you recomend for an led grow light ? 450 watt to 750watt

[@TechplantChannel]

what do you plan on growing?

[@Tyciess]

@@TechplantChannel cannabis 🤭

[@Playingwith3D]

my rule of thumb for LED grow lights is 100 ACTUAL watts /sq foot minimum. So if you have a 3x3 tent get a 300 watt light. a tad higher will not hurt. Been growing peppers and medicinals for years before the LEDs came along. This is my experience, your results may vary.

[@TechplantChannel]

nice! People like to get crazy about PAR and what not but i think your approach is good for most people!

[@Playingwith3D]

@@TechplantChannel I get pretty good results, I will never be in the 1 pound per plant club , but I'm over half way there, and my peppers always do great. Currently have some orange habanero's , ghost peppers, and Moruga Scorpions and bell peppers. All doing great.

[@bartseller8601]

I think the thing to remember here as well is location of light in proximity to plant.

[@thewallsarebreathing2509]

any good amazon grow lights for cannabis?

[@TechplantChannel]

spiderfarmer, viparspectra, hlg, anyone with the samsung diodes

[@densefrosty2882]

What’s that one you showed you said was good?

[@TechplantChannel]

this video is getting old and the tech is changing. Look for any light that has samsung diodes and meanwell drivers. These will be very good, then all you gotta do is decide how powerful of a light you want, they all sell like 100Watt 200Watt and like 600Watt models so you just pick and choose as long as its got samsung diodes and meanwell driver

[@densefrosty2882]

@@TechplantChannel thanks someone else just told me the same thing lol

[@anashiedler6926]

Well, best idea i got from someone: Do not choose the right lights for your plants, but choose the right plants for your lighting. Find out the lighting situation in your home, and then decide on the plants you buy regarding your lighting environment. There are more than enough nice houseplants for all lighting conditions, some even don't need much light at all, and thrive in the darkest corners of your house, others only on rooms where they get full daylight winter and summer.

[@hanon303]

Unfortunately, I live in a north-facing apartment with trees in front of the windows. Even plants that can survive with little brightness hardly grow there and that's why you're toying with lamps that allow you to have more than three different plants :D

[@saulbarenson6809]

Thanks for the video, but I’m still stumped. Is there actually any GOOD grow lights on Amazon for under $100?

[@TechplantChannel]

I havent looked in a while but any light that has Samsung leds and a decent power supply brand should be good

[@richmanning6692]

Are you not getting confused? Power draw/rating is the power consumption on powering the light. Its not the output of the light. For example. I have a 1000w with a power rating of 130w. That doesn't mean the company have lied and my light is 130w. That clearly means how much the light will cost p/kw

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah im trying to saying they are just making up the "output" numbers and that you can mostly just ignore that and look at the consumption when comparing lights. Its much better years later. but back then the same whitelabeled light that consumed 100w would say 500w or 1000w because they were just making crap up.

[@jefftaylor429]

I have outdoor flowering and fruit baring plants that I want to bring indoors for the winter. What would be your suggestion for a grow light to be mounted in my garage? I have approximately 1 dozen plants.

[@londonr6422]

Hey could you give me some advice on hanging lights? I can't seem to find a big bar with a stand ... But the are I have to put the light in is on a window sill... There is a curtain rod but will the bar be able to hang from that evenly? Or does it need two rods? Could a pressure held rod like a shower curtain or pull up bar work to hang the lights from?

[@TechplantChannel]

I would not use the pressure bar, eventually it WILL FALL, at least mine always do, and normally its not a big deal but when this one falls it will crush your plants and make a horrible mess! you could try making a frame out of PVC pipe it might be hard tho

[@londonr6422]

@@TechplantChannel thank you :)

[@billyswithkerser]

I bought the 45 watt and it did well for the veg cycle but I got a true 50 watt power draw grow flood light for flowering I can't go too high in wattage as my parents might find the burst in the power bill

[@TechplantChannel]

hehe, i did a video on calculating the power draw, if you are using 100 watts total, for 12 hours a day thats only about 20 cents. so 6 bucks a month not too bad

[@ncjackson1958]

Are LED blue/red lights safe for eyes?

[@TechplantChannel]

Yeah they are safe as long is its not extremely bright. They are still just visible spectrum of light

[@trm4life]

I have two of those "45w" blue, red, white LEDs, and I've had pretty good luck with them. My plants have grown a few inches in a couple months and are very green. However, I was curious about the actual power draw. I only have them about 6 to 8 inches from my plants. They work, but now I'm curious and want to try a better light and see how much it improves. I also have another light that's rated for 75w, so I assume it's more like 40 to 55w. A little more red biased but also does in fact grow plants.

[@j.n.josephs7880]

the first grow light you've listed is not available ; so thanks

[@victorpotts7244]

I have looked for lumens numbers when shopping for grow lights. Have yet to find them. ????????? what am I missing?

[@naestse4786]

Love your channel, straight to the point and informative. You should have WAY more subscribers.

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks!

[@dannyjoseph9613]

you probably dont care but does anyone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@casendamien8809]

@Danny Joseph Instablaster :)

[@dannyjoseph9613]

@Casen Damien Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@dannyjoseph9613]

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[@echidnaralsei1473]

Hello im a simple hobbyist who bought a gooseneck for a nice deal. I intended to use it on one of my plants for infirmary/quarantine. Is that fine?

[@TechplantChannel]

Yeah they are find for smaller plants!

[@paulvenneman7539]

the light with two sets of figures for the light values has two different light settings.

[@ahriannamacias7921]

I had so much faith in the KingLED, they advertised Samsungs LM301B LED.

[@TechplantChannel]

They might be a lot better now. A lot of Chinese companies stopped with the bad advertising and now make more accurate listingd

[@dustinsand3372]

Are those sansi you sampled in your clips? They are legit and safe in bulb sockets just make sure you're using the right receptcle. Yeah not many plants can fit in there but they also not advertised for large scale use.

[@RetroBerner]

I grabbed one of those "45W" units for like $17, just for seedlings. Beyond that I don't expect anything considering the price

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah, Ive been testing barrina lights for seedlings recently Ill make a video if they work well

[@RetroBerner]

@@TechplantChannel Cool, that would be helpful. For example, I'm unsure on what distance is appropriate for some of these ElCheapo LEDs, since you can't trust their ratings.

[@PhilJLF]

I need a grow light for just one canna plant that is about 3 ft tall, ifs already in flower and just need to finish it off indoors, what’s the cheapest light I can get for the plant so she can finish her cycle?

[@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube]

For an indoor 6 foot palm tree ?