LED vs. HID Double Ended Bulb

[HottyToddy]

Quick question to all you gurus out there; Would you go with (2) AC/DE 6'' Phantom Reflectors & DE Phillips Green Bulbs with (2) M80 HF Electronic Ballast for a 5x9 Flower basement space or 2 LED lights for same space, assuming initial cost is not a factor, but instead total overall cost for running 1 calendar is compared.

Just wondering what an expert would do if they were buying today & weighing all factors of efficiency...

Thanks!

 

[Red1966]

It will take years in saved electrical cost to recoup the added initial costs of LEDs

 

[SnapsProvolone]

HPS

 

[HottyToddy]

It will take years in saved electrical cost to recoup the added initial costs of LEDs

Thanks @Red1966 for your quick response!

 

[HottyToddy]

HPS

Thanks @SnapsProvolone

 

[SnapsProvolone]

It will take years in saved electrical cost to recoup the added initial costs of LEDs

Are we factoring in reduced yields per square foot?

 

[HottyToddy]

Are we factoring in reduced yields per square foot?

YES! I'm aware that LED lacks penetrating power, but newer ones out now claim they're much better now. Just not sure if LED > HID for one year complete analysis.

 

[medicinehuman]

If heat is no issue and you are only going to grow for one year you save a lot OF $ with your HPS or HID.

 

[HottyToddy]

If heat is no issue and you are only going to grow for one year you save a lot OF $ with your HPS or HID.

Ok, thanks @medicinehuman

 

[captainmorgan]

https://www.rollitup.org/t/apache-at600-led-vs-1000w-hps-blue-dream-grow.813412/

 

[foreverflyhi]

Use hid, wouldnt want another led grower growing dank! Would mean more competion for me lol

 

[HottyToddy]

https://www.rollitup.org/t/apache-at600-led-vs-1000w-hps-blue-dream-grow.813412/

Thanks @captainmorgan for sharing. Very interesting side-by-side comparison! Exactly the data I was looking for.

 

[HottyToddy]

Use hid, wouldnt want another led grower growing dank! Would mean more competion for me lol

Haha, right?

 

[nevergoodenuf]

I think 4 of these @ 500w would be good against 2 double-ended 1000w. Why not go watt for watt. And no sunsystems doesn't make this.

 

[nevergoodenuf]

 

[HottyToddy]

I think 4 of these @ 500w would be good against 2 double-ended 1000w. Why not go watt for watt. And no sunsystems doesn't make this.

WOW @nevergoodenuf ! Pretty Amazing; I'm gonna need help figuring out whatcha got there.

 

[captainmorgan]

Long story short,around 600 watts of quality LED will yield very close to a 1000 HPS but the LED bud quality will be much better. There is a lot of poor or mid grade LED panels out there but high quality is what you want and there are a few choices in that category depending on your budget and the size of your space.

 

[st0wandgrow]

but the LED bud quality will be much better.

Not doubting you on this because honestly I don't know, but what is the science behind your claim?

 

[nevergoodenuf]

It's a 500w stadium light, that I am having China make for me. I ditched the cone and will be making lightweight reflectors. This reflector we had sitting around the shop. Was going to be thrown away. I also had them make some different 200w units. 800 watt bridgelux outdoor floodlights grow is at about 40 days in on some sourD.

 

[HottyToddy]

Nice!