LED-HPS comparison help

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Wait, what?

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Is there a LED on the market that will give me the same amount of light as a 400 watt HPS for plants in flower? I am buying soon, but figured I'd ask. I've read the threads here and can honestly say I have no idea what you're talking about :)

This is what I want to get http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-GLK400GW191HPS-Digital-Dimmable/dp/B00CPDDI2C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396095267&sr=8-3&keywords=hps+grow+light+400w

If you have some LED as good for around the same price, I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you
 
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My space is 3 x3 two plants Uncle Ben's 4 topped, 6 week old indica strong Special Kush #1 Very bushy. Not very tall
 
SupraSPL

SupraSPL

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Yep if you DIY you could get the job done with about 200W. That would cost about $300 in parts and it would take a good amount of work.
(4) CXA3070 3000K $175
(4) drivers 1500mA $52
(4) heatsinks $36
misc wiring, connectors etc

That would give you 208W of dissipation at 36.6% efficient and you would never have to change the bulbs. It should yield the same as 400 HPS and better quality nugs.

Another alternative is the Onyx Grow. Cost $450, 210W of dissipation at 30% efficient. Might yield a bit less than a 400 HPS.
 
sky rocket

sky rocket

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You know the saying, " you pay for what you get." Check out blackdogled.com. Google it as well. A guy from a different forum used them and had good success. These LEDs are no cheap amazon Chinese crap.
 
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Next grow I want a good LED. I can't solder, I'm old and can't see very well. But I love the colors of LEDs I guess because I'm also an artist, and I want to paint them and the plants, do an artist's grow blog :)

Thanks for your help guys, appreciate it
 
kmog33

kmog33

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I'm running an led that is giving my 400 a run for money the ti smartlamp probloom. But I am pulling 330 watts so it's about the same energy wise. I got it from a buddy for super cheap but I don't think it was originally but definitely keeping up with my 400.

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PSUAGRO.

PSUAGRO.

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Wait said:
Is there a LED on the market that will give me the same amount of light as a 400 watt HPS for plants in flower? I am buying soon, but figured I'd ask. I've read the threads here and can honestly say I have no idea what you're talking about :)

This is what I want to get http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-GLK400GW191HPS-Digital-Dimmable/dp/B00CPDDI2C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396095267&sr=8-3&keywords=hps+grow+light+400w

If you have some LED as good for around the same price, I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you
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$115 for a whole kit and sold at a PROFIT is scary............buy a BETTER ballast, the rest I don't care because it wont catch on fire;P

http://www.amazon.com/HYDROFARM-Phantom-Hydroponic-Dimmable-E-Ballast/dp/B0049XCQZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396105682&sr=8-1&keywords=phantom+400w+ballast Rock solid and with multiple safety features .............NO active cooling either
 
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