Which light for clones?

[Gee]

Hey guys I've done a lot of reading but still unsure which light to choose for my clones.

I have a small cupboard which I plan to keep them in while my bigger plants are in flowering in their own tent.

I see my local hydro store sells LED lights but they are from about $300 upward. My wife is already on my case about spending too much haha.

Could you please recommend a fairly low-cost light that would be good for my clones?

[midlifegardner]

Any cheap LED will be fine. I have 2 x viparspectra 300s. I think each draws 130w from the wall.

 

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[merl1n]

For clones I simply use a fluro

Cheap to buy, cheap to run.

Clones need to be nurtured, not beaten into submission. Anything too intense will fry them, hence the fluro.

[Gee]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. I ended up ordering a Viparspectra 300 so hopefully this will be a good start for my babies

[nici]

HLG65 would be my pick after my latest efforts. $199 atm for the v2.

[Ford Fairlane]

A couple of 24w cfls is all you need to strike clones. Once rooted a 130w cfl is ample light to keep them ticking along

[Frank Reynolds]

I agree with cfl, i have 2 x 18w t5 from bunnings, the cool white versions. perfect for taking cuttings. 

 

I also can back up the 130w for veg as I am using one right now working great. although i miss the old 80w phillips bulbs

[micmac]

100% I use a 100 watt pink/red led cob which doesn't produce any heat

Works a treat

Use it for veg as well which in fact I'm doing right now

Couldn't tell who made it,came with a kit in the web when I first started indoors

Just keep them warm

Also try keep the humidity up

 

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