Description
A no-frills grow tent that still seals properly
The LightHouse LITE Grow Tent is the budget half of the LightHouse range: a tri-layer 210 denier cover lined with LightHouse's own ULTRALUX reflective material, over a lightweight 16mm steel pole frame with nylon corners. It comes in 1m x 1m, 1.2m x 1.2m and 1.2m x 2.4m footprints, all 2m tall, and every size keeps the double-lined, drawstring ducting ports of the premium MAX. That matters more than the frame: a tent that leaks light or lets air bypass the fan is where heat and humidity problems start, and the LITE gives you a tight seal and proper airflow without paying for a heavier build. The range also takes in a 1.5m x 1.5m footprint at the same 2m height for a single lamp of up to 1000W, and a compact 0.6m x 0.6m that stands 1.7m tall for one small light in a spare corner.
Key Benefits
- ULTRALUX liner - the maker rates it up to 30% more reflective than traditional linings, so more light is thrown back onto the canopy
- Tivax double-lined zips close cleanly without snagging and hold a good light seal
- Light-tight ports - every sock is double-lined with a pull toggle on each lining
- 250mm (10") roof extraction plus two inline 250mm socks for air-cooled lighting and a 250mm intake sock; the 0.6m has the same layout in 200mm (8")
- Low-level passive vents with fine anti-mite mesh and light-proof covers
- One-piece waterproof insert tray catches spills and run-off
How to Use
- Build the frame on a level floor, pushing each pole fully into its corner, then draw the cover over and close every zip.
- Hang the light and carbon filter from the roof poles and filter straps, never from the fabric.
- Extract through the roof sock. HydroGarden's minimum fan sizes: 100mm (4") for the 1m, 125mm (5") for the 1.2m and 150mm (6") for the 1.2m x 2.4m. The 0.6m needs at least 100mm (4") and the 1.5m 125mm (5").
- Maker's lighting guide: 1 x 400W HID (1m), 1 x 600W HID (1.2m), 2 x 600W HID (1.2m x 2.4m), or an LED of similar coverage. The 0.6m takes 1 x 250W HID or a high-powered CFL, and the 1.5m one lamp up to 1000W.
- Pull the toggles tight on unused ports, then check for light leaks with the lights on inside and the room dark.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: LightHouse (HydroGarden)
- Range: LITE (budget)
- Outer fabric: tri-layer 210 denier
- Lining: ULTRALUX reflective liner
- Frame: 16 mm steel poles
- Zips: Tivax, double-lined
- Ports: roof extraction sock, intake sock, 2 inline socks for air-cooled lights
- Port seals: double-lined, light-tight, pull toggles
- Passive vents: 2 low-level, anti-mite mesh, light-proof covers
- Floor: one-piece waterproof insert tray
- Extras: 2 filter straps, door clips on all doors
- Guarantee: 12 months
| By size | 0.6m x 0.6m x 1.7m | 1m x 1m x 2m | 1.2m x 1.2m x 2m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 60 x 60 cm | 100 x 100 cm | 120 x 120 cm |
| Height | 170 cm | 200 cm | 200 cm |
| Sock size | 200 mm (8") | 250 mm (10") | 250 mm (10") |
| Min. extraction fan | 100 mm (4") | 100 mm (4") | 125 mm (5") |
| Lighting guide | 1 x 250 W HID or CFL | 1 x 400 W HID | 1 x 600 W HID |
| Dimensions | 60 x 60 x 170cm | 100 x 100 x 200cm | 120 x 120 x 200cm |
| By size | 1.2m x 2.4m x 2m | 1.5m x 1.5m x 2m |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 120 x 240 cm | 150 x 150 cm |
| Height | 200 cm | |
| Sock size | 250 mm (10") | |
| Min. extraction fan | 150 mm (6") | 125 mm (5") |
| Lighting guide | 2 x 600 W HID | up to 1 x 1,000 W |
| Dimensions | 120 x 240 x 200cm | 150 x 150 x 200cm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LITE size suits my light?
HydroGarden pairs a 250W HID or high-powered CFL with the 0.6m, a 400W HID with the 1m, a 600W HID with the 1.2m, one lamp up to 1000W with the 1.5m and two 600W lamps with the 1.2m x 2.4m. An LED of similar coverage works the same way.
What size extraction fan do I need?
At least 100mm (4") for the 0.6m and 1m, 125mm (5") for the 1.2m and 1.5m, and 150mm (6") for the 1.2m x 2.4m. The roof sock is 250mm on every size except the 0.6m, which uses 200mm, so step the ducting down with a reducer if your fan is smaller.
How does the LITE compare with the LightHouse MAX?
The LITE is the budget model: a 210 denier cover on a 16mm pole frame with nylon corners. The MAX uses a 600 denier cover on 22mm or 25mm poles with welded metal corners and roof support bars. Both have the ULTRALUX liner, Tivax zips and double-lined, light-tight ports.
Works Well With
Fan, carbon filter and ducting sized to the tent's minimum fan
