LED Grow Light Review & Comparison

[Abiqua]

I like this because I think it sums up the situation well. 'Who the fuck knows'! There seems to be too many people on here arguing for one type over another, when I suspect that very few even know!
I took the time to learne about and build my own COB light. I'm proud that I did and I found the process involved in the build very rewarding. Last night I made dinner at home. Tonight I might order in.

Me too, it wasn't just about COB and LED's..It was learning about the metrics of how light actually works radiometrically. The Cob Led just happens to be quantifiable....when the next best thing comes along...OLED w/ high efficiency or Maybe Sulfur halide finally arrives....I will objectively look at and crunch numbers for what seems like a series of weeks....determing the correct SWOT analysis [anyone watch SiliCON valley?]

If there is an increased radiometric benefit, I will use it....whether its a LED, a water cooled light or shinyshovel reflecting light into a shiny bucket....

 

[smowstack]

Your money, if you want to pay more for less, that's your prerogative. They'll work, no doubt. Even incandescent bulbs will grow buds if you get enough of them, probably dank buds with the right gardner.

If you're just after 'what works' why not T5 for much less? Very proven platform.

Just sayin.

it's a perfect light for my one plant 2x2 closet
I'm looking for an led to replace my 200w cfl in my other one plant 2x2 closet.

just shopping around to see if I can find anything better. I know nothing about lights other than what a mh/hps can do. My hid days are over. I paid $439 just to buy an led that they claim is equivalent to a 400w hid I could buy for less than $100. That's how over I am on HID.

 

[smowstack]

and a lot of these arguments are one side talking about what is best for a commercial grow room, and the other side just trying to grow a few plants at home

 

[Smoke-A-Cola]

I love my Kind LED Blurple light. And it works great! That's what I know.

If you insist on ranting about COB, at least post a pic or something.

My Kind LED works great. If you tell me it doesn't you are full of shit.

 

[KarmaPaymentPlan]

I love my Kind LED Blurple light. And it works great! That's what I know.

If you insist on ranting about COB, at least post a pic or something.

My Kind LED works great. If you tell me it doesn't you are full of shit.

but what if you could do the same with less heat less wattage and be able to see your plants without changing light all for the same price or even cheaper

 

[bicit]

it's a perfect light for my one plant 2x2 closet
I'm looking for an led to replace my 200w cfl in my other one plant 2x2 closet.

just shopping around to see if I can find anything better. I know nothing about lights other than what a mh/hps can do. My hid days are over. I paid $439 just to buy an led that they claim is equivalent to a 400w hid I could buy for less than $100. That's how over I am on HID.

For a 2x2 closet DIY build using the budget of $439

Four CXB3590's ($210 est)
One HLG-120H-C1050A ($75est)
Two 4.85"x18" heatsinks ($60 est)
One dual 80mm usb fan ($20)
An old USB cell phone charger(Free-$10)
Arctic alumina thermal adhesive ($10)
A soldering iron from walmart ($15)
A roll of 18-2 thermostat wire ($5-10)
A old 3 wire extension cord.($10)
A box of wago connectors($10)
Estimated build cost $430

Opt for CXB3070 and the price drops too $376. Either chip will produce ~1000ppfd in that space. Should outperform a 400w hid in the same space.

 

[smowstack]

For a 2x2 closet DIY build using the budget of $439

Four CXB3590's ($210 est)
One HLG-120H-C1050A ($75est)
Two 4.85"x18" heatsinks ($60 est)
One dual 80mm usb fan ($20)
An old USB cell phone charger(Free-$10)
Arctic alumina thermal adhesive ($10)
A soldering iron from walmart ($15)
A roll of 18-2 thermostat wire ($5-10)
A old 3 wire extension cord.($10)
A box of wago connectors($10)
Estimated build cost $430

Opt for CXB3070 and the price drops too $376. Either chip will produce ~1000ppfd in that space. Should outperform a 400w hid in the same space.

oh man, I freak out when a headlight burns out on my car and just go to the quick lube and they replace it for me.
But if you know of a cob already built I can buy on the internet I will look at it. I am more than willing to pay for someone elses expert reasearch and assembly abilities.

I like my clw 220 because the quality of what I can see from the outside makes me feel good. Unlike my hydrofarm 200w cfl which is a piece of shit quality wise, but it kept me perpetually stoned. My closets are very leaky and one is in my bedroom and it's hard to sleep with that cfl leaking through. On the other hand, my led in my office closet is quite pleasant and I leave the doors half open.

 

[Smoke-A-Cola]

I don't have heat issues at all with my LED. I don't know what you mean by switching lights, cause that is not something I have to do. I get great yields and amazing quality.

If COBs are so much better, why aren't they everywhere? Why don't hydro stores carry them? Why do none of the big players give a shit?

Why is the only COB that's not direct from China made in an ammo box?

 

[Positivity]

why is the bud closer to the camera than the bottle giving it a magnifying effect...

 

[smowstack]

I don't have heat issues at all with my LED. I don't know what you mean by switching lights, cause that is not something I have to do. I get great yields and amazing quality.

If COBs are so much better, why aren't they everywhere? Why don't hydro stores carry them? Why do none of the big players give a shit?

Why is the only COB that's not direct from China made in an ammo box?

I don't have heat issues at all with my LED. I don't know what you mean by switching lights, cause that is not something I have to do. I get great yields and amazing quality.

If COBs are so much better, why aren't they everywhere? Why don't hydro stores carry them? Why do none of the big players give a shit?

Why is the only COB that's not direct from China made in an ammo box?

nice bud, why are you trying to upgrade your light?

 

[KarmaPaymentPlan]

I don't have heat issues at all with my LED. I don't know what you mean by switching lights, cause that is not something I have to do. I get great yields and amazing quality.

If COBs are so much better, why aren't they everywhere? Why don't hydro stores carry them? Why do none of the big players give a shit?

Why is the only COB that's not direct from China made in an ammo box?

I'm not going to argue with you anymore buy your KIND light the cobs are coming you take cheap shots at these people getting companies up and going they will have the last laugh

 

[dandyrandy]

9 Vero 29's with"pot pie" pan reflectors. 4 wks veg 4 wks bloom. Pot pie, get it.....

 

[Smoke-A-Cola]

why is the bud closer to the camera than the bottle giving it a magnifying effect...

It's not, it's just thicker. You can clearly see the leaves in the back are behind the bottle....lol.

 

[smowstack]

why is the bud closer to the camera than the bottle giving it a magnifying effect...

man you are one sick puppy. Why don't you go over to your own DIY forum. The guy was asking what is the best light to buy? Not how to build a light. Did you get your med card by telling the doctor you are suffering from DIY?

 

[Positivity]

one thing is for certain...

led companies have probably been behind a lot of the scathing attacks on the diy crowd. A lot of the diyers are simply trying to get the best bang for their buck..

So....they, led shills, will never again get 1 cent of my money. And further i hope anyone considering buying an led looks deep into the ethics and history of potential purchases. Look for a long list of grow journals and happy customers as they are your only worthwhile evidence

 

[Positivity]

It's not, it's just thicker. You can clearly see the leaves in the back are behind the bottle....lol.

thats a loaded pic. post one of better scale.

 

[Positivity]

man you are one sick puppy. Why don't you go over to your own DIY forum. The guy was asking what is the best light to buy? Not how to build a light. Did you get your med card by telling the doctor you are suffering from DIY?

take a chill pill brother

 

[Abiqua]

I don't have heat issues at all with my LED. I don't know what you mean by switching lights, cause that is not something I have to do. I get great yields and amazing quality.

If COBs are so much better, why aren't they everywhere? Why don't hydro stores carry them? Why do none of the big players give a shit?

Why is the only COB that's not direct from China made in an ammo box?

Why were computers the same way?

 

[Smoke-A-Cola]

thats a loaded pic. post one of better scale.

How about you read my thread buddy, all the pics are there. It's not that easy to take a picture holding a phone a bottle and a huge cola.

 

[smowstack]

one thing is for certain...

led companies have probably been behind a lot of the scathing attacks on the diy crowd. A lot of the diyers are simply trying to get the best bang for their buck..

So....they, led shills, will never again get 1 cent of my money. And further i hope anyone considering buying an led looks deep into the ethics and history of potential purchases. Look for a long list of grow journals and happy customers as they are your only worthwhile evidence

it's called capitalism

go over to the earth website and warn them how much the man is ripping you off

and you can blog about how to make your own lights, and your own food, and your own clothes and even your own truck