Replacing 2000 watts of HPS with 1000 watts COB LEDs

ttystikk

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Yea, man. I'm loving it!
I think the affordability and the modularity of your current mailbox regime is inspired! I love the idea of being able to move the COBs in pairs to cover different spaces, adjust intensity and even to compensate for canopy irregularities.

Going forward, I'd suggest getting more with 3000K chips; this would help push better flowers and when mixed in with the 4000K you already have would make a great spectrum mix for your bloom space.

The sooner you replace all of your HID with COB LED, the happier you'll be!
 

Airwalker16

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Less than you might think; since my modules use 80 degree lenses, the light is well directed onto the canopy. Less light is wasted, reducing the need for reflective walls.
I have the kb80's too. I can tell you right now, they do not focus the light in to 80*. No way. Which is why I switched to angelinas. The lenses throw light all over.
 

Tstat

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sixstring2112

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You can't really tell from the photos, but the concrete is painted flat white. I almost bought some Mylar last week. Might be a good project for next week...

I am contemplating grabbing one of these in the next few weeks to add to the mix:



https://northerngrowlights.com/collections/all/products/photon-180v-led-grow-light
These are only $299 for the next month at Northern Lights.
flat white is better than mylar,i would just leave it or better yet paint another coat on if you dont think its white enough yet.
 

Tstat

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The thing about painting, is having to move the plants, or risk getting paint on them. I run a perpetual harvest, so there is never a time when the room is empty. What I didn't like about mylar is it gets gross if you have to spray anything...
 

ttystikk

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MrTwist1

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Isn't it cool to see how well the plants respond to COB lights? My plants are the happiest they have ever been under any kind of lighting since I switched.

Orca film is amazing stuff!
 

Tstat

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So, next week I'll most likely have 2 new lights :) I pulled the trigger on that Vero Photon 180 so I am excited for that. I think my 4th mailbox is probably just about ready, too. That will make it 4 mailboxes at 110 or so whats each and the 180 photon. Thats a total of 620 watts... probably one or 2 more I'll be HID-free!
 

Airwalker16

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So, next week I'll most likely have 2 new lights :) I pulled the trigger on that Vero Photon 180 so I am excited for that. I think my 4th mailbox is probably just about ready, too. That will make it 4 mailboxes at 110 or so whats each and the 180 photon. Thats a total of 620 watts... probably one or 2 more I'll be HID-free!
Good for you man! Glad to see you're committed to losing those HID lights!
 

ttystikk

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So, next week I'll most likely have 2 new lights :) I pulled the trigger on that Vero Photon 180 so I am excited for that. I think my 4th mailbox is probably just about ready, too. That will make it 4 mailboxes at 110 or so whats each and the 180 photon. Thats a total of 620 watts... probably one or 2 more I'll be HID-free!
Puts a whole new spin on the phrase, "blowing up mailboxes", doesn't it? :bigjoint:
 
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Tstat

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OK, here is an update! I purchased the Photon 180 in 3000k. I also received another mailbox for a total of about 600 watts give or take. 10 cobs total.


I still have the 600 hung to the far right. I really think one more Photon 4000k would do it. After that I'd probably get another mailbox to put over the reservoir section where I can grow 2 more plants. But with another Photon, the HPS is history!


Here are some bud shots:


 
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