From the beginning

[greenmobster440]

Which of THESE would you go with? How many watts should I go with. It was said to “go with a 500w lamp.” Is that accurate? Or any other suggestions?

Is there some reason you keep needing some validation of the info you receive? I don't mean to sound like a dick but bro ya keep asking the same thing.

The wpsqft formula I gave you is the guideline. Give a gander at it. Tally up what you need in watts per square foot and make a decision.

Ya need 500w in a 4x4.....but...as I said before..ya can get away with less.

Come on man...let's get this thing growing.

 

[ilovebuds]

I have run one of these in a 4X4 with good results. Of course I've also run two of them in the same tent when I had it packed with plants. They have it a little cheaper in their ebay store

Maybe you should tell us how much you are willing to spend, and we can offer some suggestions to fit your budget, though maybe not the whole tent.

My budget for lighting is $250 max

 

[CrashMagnet]

My budget for lighting is $250 max

Then the one I linked will work for you. There might be some others a little cheaper that use an earlier diode like the LM281b. I will look around...

 

[CrashMagnet]

Then the one I linked will work for you. There might be some others a little cheaper that use an earlier diode like the LM281b. I will look around...

The ebay link to the TS 3000 is the cheapest light per watt over 400W and under $250 that I could find. I suppose you could wait for the 4/20 sales, but that's more than a month away...

 

[Thomas81]

^^ sound advice.