SPIDER FARMER SF-1000 LED Grow Light Use with Samsung LM301B LEDs Daisy Chain Dimmable Full Spectrum Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Veg Flower Greenhouse Growing Lamps with MeanWell Driver

About to buy a light (SF-1000), any bright ideas?

I am thinking about buying this but I'm new to LED lights. Is this currently a decent deal for a small-scale grow light? Any better comparable options you would recommend instead? I am working with a brute or a small tent.

$180 - Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with LM301B Diodes & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp

For the money and a 2x2 tent I really like - Spider Farmer SF-1000

They use the higher quality Samsung LED's and are within a similary price point.

yeah one would work fine. or you could check out one of these uses the samsung leds which are supposed to be some of the best on the market atm

You could use another light

If you have the budget I’d get https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB

Would you say this light Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qmLpEb8P2AT82 would be good for that tent

https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-SF-1000-Compatible-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=f1o1rFFfKf104xtOTrwM9w&hsa_cr_id=4565725420901&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0

if you can spend that much, I'd go with this one

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_9?crid=16K5Y39PX32L0&dchild=1&keywords=quantum+board&qid=1595442325&sprefix=quantm+board%2Caps%2C386&sr=8-9

So like this one? Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nUNwEbHNTMJB2

Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with LM301B Diodes & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp by SPIDER FARMER Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_x1ASEbXNHZSYR

Spider Farmer SF-1000

Something like this? It's currently half off lol.

Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wz7jEb6EN0FRK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_017MEb7EPSC2P Do you think this would work for 3x3?

It honestly depends on your tent size, man. Different lights have different coverage and ppfd ratings. This light can cover up to a 2x2 area with great yields. The 4000 version is more expensive at $530 on Amazon, but it will cover up to a 5x5 with amazingly even spread. (The sf2000 is the mid range light for up to 3x3 coverage. Not sure the price. 2 sf2000 are better than one sf4000, and same goes for sf1000 to sf2000. Better coverage and more mobility with more lights. But get a quantum board!

Amazon link for same light just a little more $ but way faster shipping https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_ejcYEbB7HHTQ4

You seem to know a lot about LED lights, does

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB

look like a good one to you?

I’m using a spider farms led that was like $160 I believe, my baby’s are loving it. Your light should be the thing you put the most money into since it is directly responsible for how much you will yield. Inside my tent looks like simulated daylight, no blurple

SPIDER FARMER LED Grow Light Dimmable SF-1000 Grow Lights Compatible with Samsung LM301B Diodes

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IT2AFbAVYFSK5

Well a 2x4, you can do 2 decent size plants. With training and topping you can yield up to a qp per plant.

I would really recommend a qb260 R spec or similar type that you can use in both veg and flower cycle. But that does exceed your budget by about $100.

If its a entry Hobby I would say start with 2 plants. And maybe use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TS82HWB/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its more of a 3x3 light, but you could use it in a 2x4.

Perhaps someone else has some input also.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_YhlmEb69NEPAS Is this what you were referring to?

Thanks man. I got recommended these lights https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB but I'm preferably going for something a little cheaper. Those are still in consideration though. And yeah I don't really have another option 3ft is about as high as I can go with this one unfortunately.

Claims to replace a 1000 watt MH/HPS light, yet only powerful enough to cover an area of 2x2 feet for flowering? Something doesn’t add up here. A 600 watt HPS is strong enough to cover 4x4 for flowering very light-intensive plants, and a 1000 watt traditional/old school light will do much more than that. These other lights are also on sale right now on Amazon in several sizes for half the normal price and feature the newest/most efficient LEDs.....

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Spider+farmer&qid=1582564541&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWMkQxQkNIQTIwOTkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0Mjk3MjgxS0lSODFUWEJWV0ZKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4OTYxODAyRkxaWE9MODVBM0I0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

We get ours from Crescent Electric! You’ll either have that or a Steiner in your area, call them up and ask if they have plug and play led tubes that do not require a ballast. Get 2-3000k,2-4000k,3-5000k. Gut them and fasten them to some kind of structure and wire them bad boys up! OR

just do this 😝

I’m new and did t want to jump with both feet but ended up with Spider Farmer. I am loving the results. It’s more pricey. I have been reading you can go cheaper with a knock off just make sure they use the Samsung led. Hope this isn’t to detailed.

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Spider+farmer&qid=1600298888&sr=8-7 ==

I’m a fan of the Spider Farmer LEDs i have! Got mine on Amazon Link. Ignore the “sale” pricing its BS. They are slightly over priced compared to some other boards on Alibaba but they work great.

I LOVE HLG!!!!! i really really do, but since we are on corona budget, check out spider farmer lights https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=spider+farmer&qid=1585934042&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRkQ5NTZYSEhWTDBMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjAyNDA0M0Y2T0QyQjhORDhONCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTE3NzUwMTNKQUlLUjk5N0JUTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

DISCLAIMER: I have NOT owned one of these, I use HLG-550 Rspec BUT the stats on these look very promising and I'm considering doing my next grow with them! Plan on ordering one for testing ASAP as I just found out about these a few days ago.

Spiderfarmer SF1000 or something using the same technology is quite good

I just upgraded to a Spider farmer SF 1000 about a month ago and my plants are loving the light. It runs a lot cooler than my last light and is very energy efficient.

Thanks for the suggestion, I may order another SF-1000 ( https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB ) to go on top of this, since the SF-2000 is already on the way.

Are you using the one that you linked? I've been reluctant to order from Ali only because of the long shipping times

Maybe this guy?

Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_irUzEbEAZX861

As I said I bought one one those light and my first plant ended up being 15 cm tall. It's flowering but the results are indeed far from what they are supposed to be.

I know got my eyes on this one

Trying to understand exactly what I'm looking for in lights.

I have a 300w (135w actual) viparspectra. How does this compare to boards like these? The ones in the link are 75w per board I believe, but for this example, let's pretend they're 60w each. Would two of those boards totaling 120w be better than my viparspectra 135w? Is there a better metric I should be going by when it comes to boards?

Edit: looking at the spider farmer sf-1000 on amazon. These use the Samsung LM301Bs I see mentioned on here a lot. Power draw is 100w. Is it still better than my 135w viparspectra?

I know I'm going to be bombarded with Alibaba recommendations, but, full transparency, I have $300 Amazon bucks after the holidays and I'd like to not have to use cash to pick up some new lights - but only if I'm actually getting something of value. I'm just not understanding if these are decent boards or just the same thing as blurples with a QB skin.

If it matters I'm in a 2x2x4 rn, and may expand to a 2x4x4 in the near future.

Here are the fans, I didn't want to hassle with weird power cord inputs so I got USB fans instead, which I very much regret because they definitely don't have enough power to move lots of air, especially through the carbon filters.

For lights, I got the SF-1000, I'm thinking I could turn the brightness down a bit to help with the temps, but then I'm losing out on light which I'm really not a fan of.

Build is inside of a 55g barrel, lined with reflective insulation, which again is probably not helping temperatures. Gotta decide if the trade off from more light is worth it, and right now its not looking great. Gonna have one 5 gal fabric pot in there with a an automated fanned spray dripper for watering once complete.

You can use that bulb to sprout a seedling. It is not suitable to grow a plant. This is a proper light. You need a blower/filter.

A user review of the Spider Farmer SF600 said that pointing a fan at the light was a good idea since it gets a little hot. What you're saying makes sense though so I should probably move it down to blow across, huh?

I actually have a question about light as well. I was going to pop another Sf 1000 in there but now I'm looking at a Viparspectra VP 2000 that looks great. This is the one https://www.ledgrowlightsdepot.com/products/viparspectra-vp-series-vp2000 and here's the Spider Farmer https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB which one would you recommend adding? I'm planning on taking the CFLs out once I get a bigger light.

 I really appreciate the genuinely helpful and thoughtful feedback, I can tell I'm going to get some great help here and feel totally safe to ask questions here. You're building what's quickly becoming my favorite sub.

Running 4 CFL 5000k 60w bulbs, buckets are lined with reflective tape. One fan on the lid, wholes drilled through the side for ventilation.

Is that enough light? I'm hoping it is for veg before I move to the brute I'm gonna build. Also looking for recommendations on led lights off Amazon. Trying to stay under $200

This one ok?

Exlenvce 2000W 1500W 1200W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower,led Plant Growing Light Fixtures with Daisy Chain Function (Triple-Chips 15W LED) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZYKTTY/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_yY56EbZVANANG

Otherwise I was thinking about this one from spider farms since I have also thought about a tent

Spider Farmer Newest SF-1000 LED Grow Light Compatible with Samsung LM301B Diodes & MeanWell Driver Dimmable Lights Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Seeding Veg and Bloom Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_q256EbBN4264S

I'm assuming you have a small grow space? Here's a perfect light for a 3x3 or smaller space, that is only $169. But with that $169, you can produce 2 oz or more per harvest, so it will pay off pretty much immediately.

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=full+spectrum+led+grow+light&qid=1588945335&sr=8-14

• https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=quantum+led+board+grow+light&qid=1585812393&sr=8-7

• https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Commercial-Greenhouse-Hydroponic/dp/B07TVD1Y3K/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=spider+quantum+led+board&qid=1585812890&sr=8-2

I’m having issues with my tangerine dream still in veg, I’m 60 days in. Temps and humidity are perfect. 3 gallon fabric pot. Water whenever she needs it. Light 24/7.

This light at full power

Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with LM301B Diodes & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AdhWEb0ZDT7YA

This super soil concentrate mixed according to instructions with Fox Farms ocean forest

Organic Super Soil Concentrated Strength https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079TC27PZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6dhWEb44WZ475

I de-chlorinate my water before using, don’t ph, it’s around 7ish from the tap, but I don’t adjust because it’s my understanding I don’t have to because of the organic super soil and if I did it would hurt the microbes in the super soil. PPM is low for my tap water so I think my water is fine.

I thought it was light burn at first and so I’ve moved my light higher, it’s now 24 in or so, but doesn’t look to have resolved it.

I’m about to enter flower, so trimmed all the previously damaged leaves but now more are starting to look damaged.

It also looks like nute burn because of the yellow tips. But at the same time nute deficiency cause the discoloration and damage to the leaves.

Any ideas?

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=quantum+board&qid=1579283075&sprefix=quantu&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNktCT0hCSE04UkhFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQ2Nzc5MzlZQkNYVlVYVkFENiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTY0NDYzMjJVVEEwNEFZVlRMMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=quantum%2Bboard&qid=1579282967&sprefix=quantu&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNDVFTklWVlhETzE4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg2MjQ5M01MSlVTVzdBUUY5NSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTY0NDYzMjJVVEEwNEFZVlRMMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS82HWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can anyone confirm if it's actually the exact same board as Spiderfarmer? Looks to me like Spiderfarmer just puts their logo on it and that's it - so $88 shipped direct from China vs $149 on Amazon.

Even the photos in the ad are identical: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTTVJSlFFNkZTSzVIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjcxNTUxOEM3Sks3MzBWNzA4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NDYyNTUxUURWMklWS0ExRlMyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfaHFwX3NoYXJlZCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

correct, but it said it here so I was seeing if anyone had replicated such results. https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=spider+farm+sf1000&qid=1591587526&sr=8-2 claims 2.5g/w https://www.amazon.com/MARS-HYDRO-Hydroponic-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B07PLY1WKK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ts+1000w+led&qid=1591587507&sr=8-2 claims 2.2g/w Ive seen 1.2g/w. I think it is possible to exceed these limits. considering the math on how much energy plants absorb from the sun. I just got really excited cause I havent been light shopping in awhile and I saw all this and I was wondering. Thanks for your input.

I've looked at Spider Farmer, and maybe I misunderstood how they were labeled. Would the SF-1000 from Spider Farmer be equivalent to the 240w Meijiu boards?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/?coliid=I2NCOVC1YMO99C&colid=ATOPJ8MUM4S&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

what do you think of this? I have had bad experiences with alibaba in the past and would rather not use them.

Boom

Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Sunlike Full Spectrum Plants Lights for Indoor Veg and Flower Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tEvqEbJWNXV3Z

Horticulture Lighting Group HLG 100 V2 3000K Quantum Board LED Grow Light Veg & Bloom | Version 2 High-Efficiency Upgraded LM301B LED's https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C59J8L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9EvqEb73N23YD

Link to the light in question.

I have an Aqueon 54g corner tank. 39" x 27.25" x 23"

Or has anyone tried other flat LED terrestrial grow lights? (Example.) I’m looking for more power to get to the bottom of this 23” deep tank. Also looking for better solutions for my 75g. I’m going to stay away from the big box lights with fans (anything with fans for that matter).

It's hard to shop around for LED lights when the info for many of the cheaper ones is complete bullshit.

Also, you may still be within the return window for your light, if you want to get something else. The white LED, QB-style lights or autoCOBs are a bit more expensive, but MUCH better than any of the lights with a mix of colored LEDs.

I have a 2x2 tent and use the predecessor to this 135W HLG QB288v2 rspec kit. There are cheaper, relatively comparable options (1, 2) which others here could compare. The HLG QB board is excellent.

Way better options MARS HYDRO TS 1000W Led Grow Light Sunlike Full Spectrum LED Growing Lights for Indoor Plants Greenhouse Veg Bloom with Updated 342 LEDs Hydroponic Led Growing Lamps with Hanger Actual Power 150Watt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSRX1RS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BqIlFbXG5AG4W

Or Spider Farmer Dimmable SF-1000 LED Grow Light Compatible with Samsung LM301B Diodes & MeanWell Driver Grow Lights Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Seeding Veg Flower Growing Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_erIlFb1YCY7P9

Dim able and forget purple lights msn don’t waste money. ( I did) one Advanced Platinum Series P600 600w 12-band LED Grow Light - DUAL VEG/FLOWER FULL SPECTRUM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NTC2XRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ztIlFb8PV1GGW was waste of money. Got two MarsHydro tsl2000’s and super glad. Much better results 1/2 the price.

Here is the light I bought, I bought it because was a local company and it has both a bloom and veg setting, along with UVA that can be turned on and off and its also dimmable.

If you are looking to buy something off amazon I was recommend this light, a ton of people recommend them on a few subreddits.

I'm not an expert on lighting but I found this channel to be very helpful.

Some quick options to span through price for you to compare, spider farmer 1000, Mars Hydro 1000, Vivosun, and MAXISUN.

Personally I would go with Spider Farmer, second choice is Vivosun. I like the Vivosun fabric bags. Price and quality seem good, I went with 7 gallon. Happy with my choice maybe I would go with 10 gallon if I could do it again. I am only growing like 1-2 at a time.

> Apollo horticulture blurple 240w

Pretty much anything of quality is going to be better than your light with Epistar LEDs (not trying to be a jerk here). Your light is going to have a PPE (photosynthetic photon efficacy) of around 1.3 umol/joule (amount of photons created per watt-second of energy). Quantum boards with Samsung LEDs are going to be well above 2.0 umol/joule.

A 20 gallon bucket has a diameter of 19 inches or about 2 square feet or about 0.2 meters^2. Your light has a PPE of 1.3 umol/joule at 140 watts for a PPF of 182 umol/sec. 182 * 5 = 910 which is roughly the light intensity (PPFD) averaged in umol/m2/sec. That's enough light.

You would want about 80 watts of Samsung LEDs to get the same light intensity at a PPE of 2.3 umol/joule.

This light kit does it and a lot more at a lower cost:

https://www.growpackage.com/products/eco-farm-quantum-board-led-grow-light

This light will do it and then some at about the same price as your light when also buying the driver:

https://atreumlighting.com/collections/frontpage/products/atreum-288-2-led-board-horticulture-full-spectrum-grow-light-panel-samsung-lm301b

This COB will put out about as much light as yours but run cooler:

https://timbergrowlights.com/single-daisy/

This board would rock your bucket:

https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Farmer-Dimmable-MeanWell-Spectrum/dp/B07TS82HWB/ref=pd_cp_86_1/133-1144196-0219963?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07TS82HWB&pd_rd_r=ffcf8723-821f-4257-b730-7138d0186acd&pd_rd_w=unR9n&pd_rd_wg=Md1Ph&pf_rd_p=592dc715-8438-4207-b7fa-4c7afdeb6112&pf_rd_r=VAQYXYDKTC5Z0SQGBPCS&psc=1&refRID=VAQYXYDKTC5Z0SQGBPCS

What I would not do is spend $300 on a wifi gimmick app light when you can spend 1/2 that or less.