New Indoor Grow light for Plants | The Viparspectra Pro Series p2000 Led Grow Light with PAR Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2020
- Alright, now here's a new indoor grow light for plants that surprised me! The ViparSpectra Pro Series p2000 led grow light is here and the par test numbers are so much better than I thought they would be. This led grow light is solidly build with no moving parts like cooling fans. That means there are less things to go wrong and more things to go right for your plants. They use heat sink technology and the led light board is covered in an array of light colors to give your indoor grow plants a full spectrum of light including, infrared diodes. This grow light even has a dimmer switch, which increases it's functionality. A really nice budget grow light from the ViparSpectra company.
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Hello! Newbie here. Did first time grow over summer and was extremely successful. Didn’t have a huge yield but was amazed that the more time I spent with the plants and cared for them the better they were. Huge understatement to say I was bitten by the grow bug.
Outdoors was a great experience, but it became clear early on, indoors is the way to go. I bought a pro2000 and have just started. I will be watching. Thanks man!
Hello, I am totally new to growing and am about a month from my first harvest. I only have 1 plant atm but I have plenty of good seeds waiting to go. What type of medium did you use and what height did you hang your lights through its stages?
This review sold me. I may even throw two of them in my 4x2.
It's a solid light
I've been watching your old videos on rose cuttings, here is my question,,,,what is your opinion of mixing pine planner shavings with my cow manure compost for doing cuttings ? i have an abundance of planner shavings from my carpenter shop, And my cow manure compost is 6 years old and growing my garden great
Heck yeah man that is a sweet light. I have par tested the p1000 and the p1500 and they are both great. Now with the addition of ir in there it's even better.
Yeah, I was pretty impressed with the numbers.
haha it is pretty fun. I love watching light reviews for some reason lol
More to come!
Just received this light yesterday. Was very curious about this exact info about par value at certain heights for my new born baby girls! I have a 4x4 to veg out until June then the ladies go outside. Nice to put a table in the tent and adjust the brightness for preferred par at different stages! Your info is saving my back, and money! Thanks!
Awesome! Sounds like you got a nice thing going there. Good luck with your ladies!
I just purchased this light and was wondering how far the light should be from seedlings into veg? I'm guessing that it needs to be a different heights for each stage?
@@BileDuctBalderdash 16 inch, 35% = 350par, 16inch 50% is 550 par, 16inch 100% is about 860 par. Great for 2x2 tent, 35 % great for seeds and early veg, 50% late veg and early flower, 75% raise to 20inch, 100% late flower,
Very cool I need to step up my indoor growing
Winter is a good time. Better get set up now though or covid will take over the Earth and even UPS will stop, lol.
@@MikeKincaid79 oh no lol
Thank you for sharing Mike! We might be closer soon...well not that soon...I might need this. Hugs
You definitely get hugs. Is everything OK? Are you moving?
Yes, everything is ok! We are thinking in moving. It's not set up in stone yet. It's going to be a while because procrastination is the name of the game and the house is not where I wanted to be in order to sale. Even if we get 10k or more fixexd rather as is, I think is worth it. I will let you know and keep you posted!.🤗🤗💞
You are all ok?
Well this will motivate me to get an indoor grow space set up, especially since I already have an LED grow light brand new in the box from many months ago....
Hey, time to open up that box and get going, lol.
Excellent video! I’m so glad you dimmed it down and used the par meter and check the wattage! I really needed that info and couldn’t find it anywhere, thank you! what about at 50%? whats the par at 12”? good for tomatoes plants that are still young with small footprint.
This light is truly a nice light. Glad you enjoyed the video. I can make more videos with par reading in the future.
Great review. You have that excitement in your voice.
I can't help it, lol.
@@MikeKincaid79 👍😄
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Move over Cisco.There's a new sheriff in town.Awesome video Mike.You are making this all so interesting.Keep it goin dude.
That's the plan! Thanks for watching, Dad.
I so appreciate your style of information sharing. I'm a grown woman dealing with ADD forever. I call it daffanoodle syndrome. But I get you! I'm a new grower
, on my second year of indoor autos and I got to get one of those meters dude!!
They're nice to have. I haven't looked in a few years but technology is always improving and they may have a cheaper alternative now. Happy growing!
Great review👍these quantum boards are really the future with LED technology. The efficiency rating is off the charts and are affordable with a very competitive price tag. Compared to Mars Hydro these are built like tanks and have the practical controller nob on the side which even the expensive ones are missing, you have to mess about with a dam screw driver to achieve the correct setting! Viparspectra have really upped their game here, yeah sure it's not an Electric Sky or a HLG 650R but they are very expensive and more aimed at proper commercial growers. For the money they are an excellent choice and good bang for your buck.
Absolutely, Marcus. This thing is well built and performs like a champ. They've done a great job here.
just wait as these are the early days of the new SMD chip technology, wait until the new generation comes out!!!.
I love mine, I have a p2000 and a VB1500, the VB series uses samsung 281B leds and sosen drivers. but still a very good light!.
Yeah, they're great lights. Love this p2000
Im doing a grow with that light on my channel right now and it seems to be working great.
Cool, I'll check it out.
Thank lots brother...
Happy to help
Thanks for sharing. The PPFD looks really good on this one 🌱🌸 Like that they've included som far red as well 👍
I was pretty amazed at the PAR. The biggest surprise was the 400 PAR reading at 4 inches while only consuming 18 watts. Amazing!
They sound a light year ahead of the ww/cw tubes I used 40 years ago. :)
Light years!
I need your advice please, I bought this one and niello ufo 150w from Amazon for my small 40x40x120 tent and I don’t know which one to keep! Which one do you suggest? I’m only growing one plant right now.
I personally prefer the ViparSpectra grow light but that's just me. Great quality lights.
I just bought a few used viparspectra p4000 grow lights. I am using them to start vegetable seedlings. What would you recommend as far as height above seedlings at different stages of growth and what setting to adjust dimmer know at different growth stages? Also how many hours do they need each day to off ratio? Thanks
P4000 are pretty intense for seedlings. I'd raise them up 3 or 4 feet from the plants and have 100 to 150 watts running through them if you can turn them down. These LEDs are fantastic but you have to adjust due to how intense they are.
I have a p1000 and it is amazing. I had to apologize to it two times sofar. It kinda fell on it's diodes from a good distance. They all survived well. Kinda like me
haha, geez man. Take care of that equipment, lol
that would be perfect for cuttings
It is
Thanks Mike for the review! Is the light too bright to use in my living room without the grow tent? I would like to grow indoor tropical plants & cuttings. If so is there one you could recommend for using without a grow tent?
I think it would work great in a living room but they are very bright so you would want to have some form of a reflector or shroud to block the light from directly hitting your eyes.
I use it in my dim kitchen as a regular light. Only I don't need a second light to cook and my tropical plants get what they need in winter.
How is this viparspectra? Could you recommend this to 2x2 tent? Im thinking this or Mars TS1000
Yes, it would be perfect in a 2x2 tent. I've currently got it in a 3x3 tent but I also supplement with 4 Optic 1 cobs at 54 watts each.
Very good video sharing
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I think those numbers might be a bit bigger with the tent closed Mike. Great review & looks like a great product. 👍🙂
Thanks, Sharon! I think you're right about that and I've also wanted to do some testing with the tent vs. a white reflecting surface. I think the white would win.
That’s the whole point. Most folks grow in tents. So why not test here one might grow in. Very simple my fellow human being 🙄
Currently growing 6 plants 🪴 in a 6x2x4 no problem with this Light full blast wide open love it
MIKE, thats a cool set your gonna have, i see that you traveled a long way into the growing of plants,, it would be nice to see a price range of these products,, right now i,m starting to propagate house plants to increase the number of my mother plants,, yup i can now hear what the boss is warning ya about,, have a good afternoon
LOL, the boss is a force to be reckoned with.
@@MikeKincaid79 i see that with married friends, stay safe
Hi mike, today I received a load of fresh bark. What’s the best way for it to rot down, should I cover it or leave it open to the weather.
Samuel
Glasgow
PS great work on the show. I’ve taken cuttings of roses first time ever using your plastic bottle 👍
I just leave mine out in the open uncovered. If you want it to rot faster then add some nitrogen, water it in, and cover with a tarp. For cuttings, I like the bark to be fresh.
Urine works great to break them down.
I used one of my leds for my Meyer lemon tree over the winter. It has probably 100 flowers now. Never came close to that in the window sun light.
These lights kick butt!
Mike i have tried to start propagating my knockout rose bush. But its not working i did everything you do with the stems. Do you leave it in doors and do you water it? What am i doing wrong?
I leave it outdoors on the shady side of a building. I don't over water but make sure the medium is moist. It takes 6 weeks so be patient and don't pull them up.
@@MikeKincaid79 oh i had more then that and it dried up. I started another one a week ago its looking the same😪
Maybe I missed it but what is the % setting on the output dial for these PAR measurements?
It's been awhile but I'm pretty sure I did this at 100%
Im still wondering how many watts are being used when its on full blast it nice to know that it pulls 18w on its lowest setting, but how many watts are being used on the highest setting ?
200 watts at full power
Thank you so much
How would this light do for over wintering citrus trees in a grow tent like this?
It would work really well. I really like this light. It's well built and has a dimming option.
@@MikeKincaid79 what would you run it on for them then to over winter?
love the intro music
Thanks, me too, nice and laid back.
The odd thing is 2 x P1000 lights is the same specs and virtually the same price as a single P2000. So getting the 2 x P1000's gives you redundancy in case one fails and is more versatile allowing you to split them between 2 tents etc in the future.
Sounds like a good plan.
Absolutely right!!! I started with the 1000 grew 7 nice girls with it !!! So instead of getting the 2000 or 4000 I got three more 1000. Lights. Now because I can evenly hang them I can cover more area from a little 3x3 with one light I can now flower in. A 6x6 !! 3x the area!!!!
It comes down to efficiency at that point
well they advertise 4 by 2 for flowering and you can also move the light 12 inches or less from the tops. You can grow 4 auto flowers at once with this setup
Have you done a PAR reading on the TSL 2000 yet?
Not yet but that's coming next
@@MikeKincaid79 awesome content sir! Looking forward to that one.
Can you put it on an outlet timer (like you do house lamps) so it comes on/off every day?
Absolutely. That's exactly what I do.
Any particular outlet timer to use?
@@bartseller8601leave the digital ones alone get the basic ones
what percentage was your dial on when you were taking your readings?
It's been a few years so I'd have to go back and re-watch the video but I think it was at 100%
What about 2 of these lights in a 4x4 space?
Depends on what you're growing but it would definitely work for most vegetable plants. If you're growing the "green stuff" lol then I would go with a little more light. 2 of the Mars Hydro sp 3000 side by side would be great but it would be a little more spendy. This light is perfect for a 2x2 or a 3x3 with supplemental lighting.
I didn't hear you say but I'm pretty sure your testing this all at 100% power right. I have my seeds in a dome under this light at 26 in and only at 20% power. It's day 4 and I'm just starting to see sprouts
I made it to the end of the video where you speak about the distance and the dimmer
Would this be enough light spectrum for a 100x100x80 grow tent do you think? . Thanks for replying to my last comment aswell bro
It depends on what you're growing. For houseplants, seedlings, and vegetative growth, it's amazing and will do a much bigger tent. For flowering plants, it will definitely work very well but I have this same light in a 60x60x130 for flowering plants and it's impressive in there.
Nice vid mate! Do you actual proof you have grown plant with this light? And at all stages of growth? Can you do a video on that please?
I’m not really trying to prove anything to anyone here. You either believe me or you don’t. That out of the way, sure I can do a video growing something under this light.
So I should keep my Pro Series P2000? I thought about returning it. I have the reflector series in my other tent
Absolutely. I love this thing and no blurple light.
Combine them. They do beautifully on there own but you can put em both in a tent or veg with one and flower with the P2000.
In my small space the Viparspectra seemed to put out a lot of heat compared to my HLG and my Spider Farmer. However both of my other lights are more expensive.
@@Danfrd put a small usb fan over each driver anyway.. My spider farmer ran 156 on the driver and 140s on the hesrink.
My viparspectra runs 144 on the driver and 120s on the board thanks to thd fin style cooling and runs 51more watts has nearly double the amount of diodes. 450 compared to 288 on the spiderfarmer.
@@timpage5021 interesting. I wish I would have done a surface test of my own before I returned the Viparspectra. Were you comparing the p2000 to the sf2000? Thanks for the info!
I just ordered mine Mike im all exited...😀 whith a remote control and all the stuff to go Hydroponics and will start whith lettuce and maybe Tomatos
3 part masterblend,net pots,rockwool cubes, ect..👍
Btw Mike theres an ( App) for the ( Par) in app store works ok 👍
Right on, you can't go wrong with these lights. have fun growing lettuce and tomatoes under them. I'll check out the app.
For what Kind of tent you can use this led? This is an 200 watt led, isn't it? So 2 led for an 120x120 cm tent? Please for answer....
Depends on what you're growing and the light intensity required. I currently have mine in a 67x67 cm tent.
Would 2 of these be good for a 4x4
I think 2 of them would be more than adequate. I do like the newer XS series better though and have some videos about them.
whats the difference between the viparspectra p2000 with 700pcs LEDs and the 600pcs LEDs ??
The XS series is their newest light and uses better components. Both lights are fantastic. If you're comparing the same wattage in LEDs then it's better to have more LEDs for longevity.
You could also just bring the light closer when the plants go into flower this is really one of the best "budget" grow lights imo just bc of how versatile it can be
Yes, absolutely, and I've done that since filming this video. Love this light.
What is the reflective fabric tent thing?
Here's a video about it: th-cam.com/video/tjRHj8Fnz8M/w-d-xo.html
@@MikeKincaid79 thanks
Does this have the Samsung diods?
This one doesn't but the XS Series does. I recently posted a couple videos about their XS Series light, which I'm totally stoked about!
Can you connect multiple together?
Not with this light but the new Mars Hydro offers that capability.
@@MikeKincaid79 ahhh ok thanks ill check out the mars ones. It sucks because ive been looking at all the budget friendly ones and this one looked like the best bang for the buck quality wise... its weird because their cheaper "non pro" models actually have the option to connect to others but somehow the "pro", more expensive, models dont? I would think pros would be the ones thant need multiple lights... Are you just supposed to run extension cords from each one? install outlets over each light? i only need about 3 lights to fill my space...
I like to know how hot it is after 8 hours and how it lasts with humidity. How did you hang that lighting set, Mike?
I'll have to do some testing once I get something growing under it. I hung it with ratchet rope hangers that came with the light.
This is actually what people (who are shopping for a light like this) need to know. I'm pretty sure it puts out a lot of heat compared to its competitors.
Why doesn't the 2000 series show for purchase yet?
The company just contacted me and said they're sold out, but check back because they're always getting new ones built.
They run out pretty quickly especially from Amazon. Its 200 bucks. The P2500 is 259 and the P4000 is 460.
The P1500 is on sale for 120 crazy good lights.
Can you tell me the exact size of that tent in cm plzzzzz
60x120x180
Is there a reason why your discount code is not working
This is an older video and the company stopped with that discount. I just recently posted a video about their newest lights and the discount codes are in the description. It's a much better light.
Hey do you have a current discount code?
What's up Stoney! The discount code in this video may have been taken down by the company, not sure. They have a new line of lights out now, the XS Series. I recently did a couple videos about it and I love them. There are discount codes for those lights, in the description of the videos.
What is equivalent to hid/mh
Not sure I understand the question.
Those lights look identical to FAMURS TF 1200 ,,,,I bought one and grew to flower 7 plants under one light in a 3x3 tent ,,,so yeah. I bought three more!!!! Now I have effortless growing
Thanks for the info
i ilke it..but.... maybe you should do this without the tent. the reflective surface might be interfering? left a like.. plus i can't afford a grow tent. or have space. i did notice there is no discount for this series. only the 1000 or 1500.
The reflective surface is very important to get the most out of the light. It would be a good test though.
@@MikeKincaid79 thank you for your reviews ! I just purchased a lightly used P2000 for an incredible price. If I was going to use it in a very small closet rather than a tent would you recommend a reflective surface on the closet wall also ?
These passive heatsink designs would last longer and run cooler with a fan blowing across them
I agree completely. I think I even mentioned it in the video.
I want to try this
They're nice lights. Check out the website.
Oh I did . I ordering one for flower . Due to your awesome reviews :) thanks for the help much appreciated.
Did you have that at 100 percent?
Yes
I want a free light t👀, tell them I'll give them a fire star review loll✌
Just contact them. They give out promotional lights all the time.
Omgggggg I need one in my lifeeeeee
I was actually surprised at how nice it was and the PAR readings. I like it more than I thought I would!
Would this work for African violets?
Yes but you wouldn't need the 200 watt for them. You could probably get away with the 100 watt light.
@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you!
Is there an app for that?
Not that I'm aware of.
It would be really nice to have Bluetooth to control the light with your phone. Tell Viparspectra people, to get with the program.
The latest research says that cuttings and seedlings can handle full light. So the dimmer is of limited utility.
Just put a p4000 in a 4x2 ft 12 inch from canopy looking good so far footprint is perfect size for the length could get it closer wanted to test these cheap panels have had good results with the Samsung QB with meanwell drivers
The price on the pro was 360 the XS is 660
The XS is 50w more draw but not worth the extra 300 imo since ppfd is pretty similar
That's a big difference in price for sure. Probably has something to do with the components now that they're using meanwell drivers and samsung diodes. Good to hear it fits in a 2x4 well for footprint. I was planning on doing the same for seed starting and growing them on for a month. Will probably have to turn it down to 100 watts though, lol.
Got 4x p1000 in my 4x4 space 1 plant pushing a pound.
Awesome! Is that 600 watts total?
@@MikeKincaid79 400w
@@charlesingalls7843 should have got one p2400 for 200$ same thing
the p2000 is equal to 500 watt hps and the 2400 is 600 watt hps
Some man. I'd say ud sell ice to an Eskimo 😂
LOL, that's the funniest part about it. I'm really not trying to sell anything, haha. I think it just rolls out of my mouth naturally, lol.
Well to be fair to ya, u don't do a job unless it's given ur all. From the vids I've watched anyway. Keep it up buddy 👊
I cannot locate a P2000 - only P100 and P1500.
They just contacted me and said they're sold out but they should have more in soon.
Hey buddy next time lover the light to measurements of 36” 24” and 18”. With an actual tape measure versus eyeballing 🙄 consumers want a bit more accurate reading. You already making the video might as well do it.
Yeah, I should have in hindsight. I did use a tape measure in my last video about the Mars Hydro.
Yes bro your right. It's what we need. Accuracy
Good review, I'd rather see you actually measure the distance and show the meter and readout side by side to avoid any smoke and mirrors. Not saying any smoke and mirrors, but would be nice to see actual measured distance.
I can appreciate that. No smoke and mirrors, I promise. I recently did a review on the new XS Series ViparSpectra and I think it's a little more what you're looking for.
hes got a new toy and is just learning how to use it.
you can get a spider farmer sf1000 for around 170 dollars, or you can get the viparspectra p2000 for around 180 dollars and have twice the light!.
Very true and I'll be doing a video about this soon.
mike i have 100 of Rainbow Celosia Cones flowers love David
mikekincaid doesnt work for discount
Thanks, I'll look into it.
These type of lights don’t get that hot 🥵 I’m running four of them in a 6x6 and only use a 6 inch fan to help more the heat around ,,,,but it’s 12 degrees outside right now so come summertime it may be a issues
I love these things. I have several running in different tents right now and as long as there is air flow, there is no problem with heat. Great lights.
Come on Mike - don't be hopping on that led bandwagon so quick till you do some side by side grow trials with those old trusty lighting types. Are you planning a video on rooting Blueberries? 😷
I do plan to get to blueberries eventually. Love the LEDs.
I just bought a p2000.
You'll love the results!
@@MikeKincaid79 bit of a 🦕 in the growing game but have been watching led for a while. still using hps but finally got round to buying one and your video has me excited
Sooo have you ever grown 'medicinal' plants Mike? :)
I plead the 5th
@@MikeKincaid79 lol, I have grown them.
Because I think they're beautiful plants.
Umm..like aloe? 😏
@@DOLsenior sure, let's go with that ;)
@@MikeKincaid79 lol thats a solid "yes." considering a no is always a no...
This light must be made at the same place as the wills w-sf10 1000watt led grow light....they look exactly the same just different color and logo
This light was made in China so if the one you are talking about is made there then I suppose it's possible.
Love if they would send you a extra one for you to giveaway no way I can buy anything with my income sure be nice to have one to grow better veggies. Thanks for doing reviews on them.
I'll see if they can send some out.
@@MikeKincaid79 oh Mike you are the best. Thanks for checking for us. If I happened to win one I would literally cry for weeks. Happy tears of course.
I can put my hand here as long as I want- then quickly moves it
Would you like to see a 60 minute video of my holding my hand on the light? Sounds pretty boring, LOL.
I need
Get it!
You can send me one of them lights when your done with it lol jk
LOL, wish I had a box full of them to send out. Maybe I can ask the company for it.
@@MikeKincaid79 wish you had a giveaway stash too
OK, we have a 300 acre farm in the Ozarks and I have to say, it is hard to believe you grow anything with you fingernails so perfectly manicured...... Anyway, I gave this light and like it.
What can I say
can you send me video on par-meter
Here ya go: th-cam.com/video/S6iaSiPKs1w/w-d-xo.html
send me par meter video,Thanks
Here ya go: th-cam.com/video/S6iaSiPKs1w/w-d-xo.html
well after 2 years i can say for certain that the old blurple lights works wayyyy better then these things specialy for flowering , these are no good at all for that lolol...
I completely disagree. I've had the exact opposite experience.
I love your videos. But not the music.
Thanks Keith, I'm always trying new things.
What, you lost your job@ the radio station? C'mon man. Get a tape measure, you could afford an apogee.
LOL, I'll add the tape measure to my long list of regrets when making videos.
The last few videos.. 👎🏻 I used to check every few days for a propagation or farm video. Now only find myself being disappointed seeing another light video.
Hang in there, Dallon. I've got several propagation videos cooking.
get rid of your colored leds or you will go blind, besides adjusting the PH is a hell of a lot easier when you use a white light!.
Agree
get it too close and it will bleach out your tops in no time
Yeah, this is definitely an intense light.
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Yeah I already disclosed that, lol. Regardless, I love the lights and use them constantly. Oh yeah, and I'd buy them if I wasn't affiliated with them.