GreenSanta
Well-Known Member
Hey RIU, been a while...
Not too sure what is happening in the LED scene these days, all I know is I need to replace some old fixtures and I have decided to put the w90s from A51 to the test. I will use them in a small room to see if they compare to their ancestors AF600s.
I am in the process of ordering them, hoping Jeff will cut me a deal
Make no mistake though, I am not biased and I will share pics so that you at home can see whether or not they are worth the money. I have been very pleased with my AF600s and its basically the only reason I didnt bother looking at other manufacturers ... there are so many!! Also I don't have time for DIYs...
All 3 AF600s I own are still growing some fire weed 2-3 years later, 1 light out of 3 is running 14/16 and the other 2 are still 100%, by far the best lights I have ever bought)
So yeah, its very frustrating having to replace fixtures that were rated to last 50 000 hours after only a couple years or less (just so you know, 50 000 hours is about 12 years of 12/12) Some of the fixtures that have died or are about to are advance diamond, blackstar and fero ...none of these lights broke the 2 year mark, very frustrating when they are advertised to last 50 000 hours and cost so much money.
I will be ordering some 3000k and 4000k. Thinking to grow 4-6 plants under 8 lights, likely 4x3000k and 4x4000k. (would like your input on the kelvins...) There will be no residual lights, strictly W90s and I may or may not keep track of GPW but will definitely keep everyone posted on the quality.
I wont be getting the lights for another month or so but plants will be ready for 12/12 when they arrive ... feel free to share your thoughts and stay tuned, lots of pics to come...
Not too sure what is happening in the LED scene these days, all I know is I need to replace some old fixtures and I have decided to put the w90s from A51 to the test. I will use them in a small room to see if they compare to their ancestors AF600s.
I am in the process of ordering them, hoping Jeff will cut me a deal
Make no mistake though, I am not biased and I will share pics so that you at home can see whether or not they are worth the money. I have been very pleased with my AF600s and its basically the only reason I didnt bother looking at other manufacturers ... there are so many!! Also I don't have time for DIYs...All 3 AF600s I own are still growing some fire weed 2-3 years later, 1 light out of 3 is running 14/16 and the other 2 are still 100%, by far the best lights I have ever bought)
So yeah, its very frustrating having to replace fixtures that were rated to last 50 000 hours after only a couple years or less (just so you know, 50 000 hours is about 12 years of 12/12) Some of the fixtures that have died or are about to are advance diamond, blackstar and fero ...none of these lights broke the 2 year mark, very frustrating when they are advertised to last 50 000 hours and cost so much money.
I will be ordering some 3000k and 4000k. Thinking to grow 4-6 plants under 8 lights, likely 4x3000k and 4x4000k. (would like your input on the kelvins...) There will be no residual lights, strictly W90s and I may or may not keep track of GPW but will definitely keep everyone posted on the quality.
I wont be getting the lights for another month or so but plants will be ready for 12/12 when they arrive ... feel free to share your thoughts and stay tuned, lots of pics to come...
or even the little root fuckers? I seem to have a shit ton that fly down my street every day, which means if you open the door or window one of those silly fuckers will try to get into my domain. 
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