sixstring2112
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if you look closer at the pics it has heatsinks AND fans so it should be fine.not a bad price on the 16 cob blondes,too close together imo
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Yeah seen the fans, guess I missed the sinks (it would have to have something to keep it from instantly frying the unit)... I agree awful close... I may send them a request for more information on this/these units.
Phpatrick
Yeah, but scrogging in a dwc is kinda hard unless you get creative. Unless you are able to raise the scrog at the same time as you lift up the net cups you wont be able to clean and change the buckets. I would top them instead. Or you could do what I did in my picture above, Drill holes into the side of the netcups and tie the flowers on one end and run the string into the drilled holes in the net cup to tie them down. When I lift up the net cups to change my buckets the canopy stays the same.
The solar storm is very good for a hobby grow. But the way they advertise their light output is a little misleading. The PAR rating is a measure of photons (light) produced over a given area. It's the highest at the center of the light and then diminishes towards the edge. Solar storm takes a infinitesimally small area at the exact center and uses that to advertise their output. This is sort of misleading and that the consumer will think it is much better than all other lights. While I think it's a good product for a hobby grow I'd advise you to check out this video before spending a lot of money.
Week 4 in flower. Now a comment on heat production. I have a 5x5 running a 1000W HPS downstairs. The temperature outside the tent is 62 and the temp inside the tent is 88 so my 1000W HPS is producing a 26 degree temperature increase. Upstairs where I have this LED light the temperature outside my tent is 74 and the temperature inside my tent is 82, thats a 8 degree difference compared to a 26 degree difference for my 1000W HPS. Another way of putting it, my downstairs is 12 degrees cooler than my upstairs but my upstairs tent is still 6 degrees cooler with this LED. And I've noticed much healthier roots as root rot has been a big problem for me. I'm very happy with this light. Its the real deal. After I post my yield I'm going to finance another light. Its $1750 but I pay $135 a month for it. So I will get my extra yield way before I have to finish paying for this light.
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so that's how well the new spyder X grows. Penetration looks good, but hard to see ? Amazing how a bunch of wee little diodes work so well.
Sativied
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Interesting for the specific goals mentioned. The Sun Light version is for supplementing hps or high red led with daylight and/or practical advantages of high color recognition (plant diagnose, breeding colorful flowers...).
Just as this one, the Grow Light version, is more interesting for supplementing daylight (in for example green houses) with for the plant more efficient blue and high red:
But this one however, the Grow White (/red...) is interesting:
It's lacking FR and obvioulsy something people can "beat" with diy but that is a nice looking fixture.
FranJan
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http://bioslighting.com/
http://bioslighting.com/icarus/#icarusGI
Icarus Gi Preliminary Specifications
http://www.ledinside.com/products/2016/6/bios_to_demonstrate_new_low_profile_led_grow_lights_for_vertical_farming_in_oakland
http://bioslighting.com/icarus/#icarusVI
BIOS Icarus™ Vi LED Grow Light
The BIOS Icarus Vi is the agricultural industry’s only LED fixture specifically designed for vertical farming grow lighting applications. With the highest Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) output and PAR photon efficacy in an industrial grade fixture, it is designed specifically for commercial crop production applications. Measuring only 1.5” high and available in both high output (HO) and low output (LO) versions, the Icarus Vi fixture returns the grower’s precious cropping space and increases an indoor farm’s volume efficiency. Compared to the individual LED bars other manufacturers offer, the Icarus Vi significantly reduces the installation time and cost for HID equivalent PAR levels across the crop canopy. The optimized spectrum maximizes photosynthesis, plant growth and quality, while also providing a broad, visually acceptable spectrum enabling an accurate assessment of crop status. Engineered for science, this unique industrial grade fixture fills the market need for a low profile, high output, energy efficient, and cost competitive option that is lacking in the LED grow light market today.
Features and Benefits
Icarus Vi Low Profile Preliminary Specifications
http://bioslighting.com/icarus/#icarusGI
Icarus Gi Preliminary Specifications
- Fixture Wattage: 660 Watts
- Voltage: 100-277VAC & 249-480VAC
- Photosynthetic Photon Flux (µmol PAR/s): 1221 µmol/s
- PAR Photon Efficiency (µmol AR/J): 1.85 µmol/J
- Optimal Mounting Height: 18″-24” (46-61 cm) above canopy
- Optimal Footprint: 4’ (1.22 m) x 4’ (1.22 m), 16 ft2 (1.5 m2)
- Average Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (across 4’x4’ area): ~800 µmol/(m2 · s)
- Spectrum: Broad “White” spectrum (not purple)
- % Blue (400-500 nm): 9%
- Fixture Dimensions: 40” (101.6 cm) long x 32” (81.3 cm) wide
- Fixture Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg)
- Housing and Finish: Powder coated extruded aluminum
- Mounting: Y-fit Grapple Hangers
- Gripple Hange Dimmability: 0-10 V
- Rated Power Factor: >90%
- Warranty: 5 Year Limited
- Ingress Protection: Wet location rated
- Certifications: : UL1598, UL 8750; TÜV SÜD America, RoHS, FCCC
- Photometrics: Leading Testing Laboratories
http://www.ledinside.com/products/2016/6/bios_to_demonstrate_new_low_profile_led_grow_lights_for_vertical_farming_in_oakland
http://bioslighting.com/icarus/#icarusVI
BIOS Icarus™ Vi LED Grow Light
The BIOS Icarus Vi is the agricultural industry’s only LED fixture specifically designed for vertical farming grow lighting applications. With the highest Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) output and PAR photon efficacy in an industrial grade fixture, it is designed specifically for commercial crop production applications. Measuring only 1.5” high and available in both high output (HO) and low output (LO) versions, the Icarus Vi fixture returns the grower’s precious cropping space and increases an indoor farm’s volume efficiency. Compared to the individual LED bars other manufacturers offer, the Icarus Vi significantly reduces the installation time and cost for HID equivalent PAR levels across the crop canopy. The optimized spectrum maximizes photosynthesis, plant growth and quality, while also providing a broad, visually acceptable spectrum enabling an accurate assessment of crop status. Engineered for science, this unique industrial grade fixture fills the market need for a low profile, high output, energy efficient, and cost competitive option that is lacking in the LED grow light market today.
Features and Benefits
- Traditional off-board Class I LED driver power or optional centralized Class II digital electricity (VoltServer) to minimize installation costs and increase system efficiency
- Universal rack system mounting features for improved ease of installation – ideal for 3’ or 4’ racking systems
- Glass optics for spot-free cleaning and optimal light transmission in commercial crop production environments
- Suitable spectrum for all phases of plant growth; scientifically engineered to maximize photosynthesis
- 3x more blue radiation than HPS to promote improved plant morphology and quality
- 40% less energy required to produce an equivalent amount of delivered PAR as 1000W HPS
- Greater than 50% overall system efficiency as compared to 1000W HID
- Up to 70% greater PAR photon efficacy than 1000W HPS
- Passive cooling design eliminate inferior features such as fans, moving parts, and noise
- Sustainable and environmentally-friendly mercury-free lighting source compared to HID and fluorescent lighting systems requiring hazardous waste disposal
- Specifically designed for indoor crop production, vertical farming systems, growth chambers, retro-fits of existing HID/fluorescent, or new construction grow facilities
Icarus Vi Low Profile Preliminary Specifications
- Applications: 36” and 48” Racking Systems
- Voltage: 120-277 VAC; 347VAC (optional)
- Optimal Mounting Height: 6-12” Above Plant Canopy
- Spectrum: Broad (not purple)
- % Blue (400-500 nm): 16%
- Housing and Finish: Black Anodized Aluminum
- Mounting: Adjustable Bracket
- Dimmability: 0-10V
- Rated Power Factor: > 90%
- Warranty: 5 Year Limited
- Ingress Protection: Wet Location Rated
- Certifications: UL 1598, UL 8750, RoHS, FCC
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FranJan
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http://www.ledsmagazine.com/ugc/2016/07/04/hubbell-lighting-improves-nutriled-luminaire-with-more-wavelengths-to-set-a-new-industry-standard-fo.html
What's New?
Originally the NutriLED was offered to customers with a blend of red and blue wavelengths and light intensities that were ideal for vegetative growth but not flexible enough for flowering growth. The research team at Hubbell Lighting has developed an updated version of the NutriLED product that increases the level of light intensity for high light plants and adds far-red wavelength to improve productivity. The "Flowering Spectral Mix" diagram below shows how the far-red wavelength has increased.
In one pilot study featuring this new version of the NutriLED, a customer has benefited from flowering beginning a full two weeks earlier than normal, a 25 percent increase in the yield and a bigger flowering bud.
"When we originally developed NutriLED, our goal was to provide a high performance horticultural fixture that would improve and enhance indoor, greenhouse and vertical farming," said Dr. Yan Ren-Butcher, horticultural staff scientist and Hubbell Lighting's resident expert in the field of indoor and greenhouse farming. "Having achieved that goal, we began investigating how we could improve the product further with the end customer in mind. The new flowering mix can enhance flowering in a variety of species and provides flexible options for customers who need higher light intensity."
NutriLED customers have responded favorably to the expertise of Dr. Ren-Butcher and her ability to design lighting layouts specific to their operations in regards to light intensity. For example, Dr. Jeffrey Adelberg, Professor of Horticulture at Clemson University, called on Dr. Ren-Butcher to assist in the design of lighting layouts for his microgreen research to identify optimal light intensity.
The vertical farming industry in particular is one that has undergone significant growth over the last year. It's no secret that the advent and deployment of new technologies like LEDs have had an influential role in this trend. While the idea of using LEDs to grow plants isn't new, NASA was investigating it back in the 1980s, the technology has improved, the production price has decreased and studies show that results with LEDs are equivalent to traditional light sources.
The advantage of NutriLED is the 64 percent energy savings over traditional non-LED grow lights, increased maintenance savings and a significant drop in waste. For example, as a direct result of significantly reducing the radiant heat produced by conventional lighting technology, water usage can also be reduced, and the need for supplemental HVAC cooling loads may be completely eliminated in some applications.
Additional Features and Benefits of the NutriLED:
• Extruded aluminum housing
• UV stable clear acrylic lens
• Sealed power connectors in each end
• Three industry standard TEE slots for mounting options
• Parabolic reflector for precise light distribution
• 120v through 277v AC
• Unit is qualified for operation in a 50°C (122°F) ambient environment
• Damp location standard; Wet location optional
• Five year warranty
Hubbell Lighting improves NutriLED horticultural LED luminaire with more wavelengths
Published on:July 4, 2016
Introduced as a breakthrough in horticultural technology in early 2015, NutriLED was one of the first to use LED technology to provide light for plant growth and development in indoor horticulture applications. The technology has evolved to establish the industry standard for those who are converting high-pressure sodium (HPS), metal halide and fluorescent lighting in their operations to more efficient LED sources.Published on:July 4, 2016
What's New?
Originally the NutriLED was offered to customers with a blend of red and blue wavelengths and light intensities that were ideal for vegetative growth but not flexible enough for flowering growth. The research team at Hubbell Lighting has developed an updated version of the NutriLED product that increases the level of light intensity for high light plants and adds far-red wavelength to improve productivity. The "Flowering Spectral Mix" diagram below shows how the far-red wavelength has increased.
In one pilot study featuring this new version of the NutriLED, a customer has benefited from flowering beginning a full two weeks earlier than normal, a 25 percent increase in the yield and a bigger flowering bud.
"When we originally developed NutriLED, our goal was to provide a high performance horticultural fixture that would improve and enhance indoor, greenhouse and vertical farming," said Dr. Yan Ren-Butcher, horticultural staff scientist and Hubbell Lighting's resident expert in the field of indoor and greenhouse farming. "Having achieved that goal, we began investigating how we could improve the product further with the end customer in mind. The new flowering mix can enhance flowering in a variety of species and provides flexible options for customers who need higher light intensity."
NutriLED customers have responded favorably to the expertise of Dr. Ren-Butcher and her ability to design lighting layouts specific to their operations in regards to light intensity. For example, Dr. Jeffrey Adelberg, Professor of Horticulture at Clemson University, called on Dr. Ren-Butcher to assist in the design of lighting layouts for his microgreen research to identify optimal light intensity.
The vertical farming industry in particular is one that has undergone significant growth over the last year. It's no secret that the advent and deployment of new technologies like LEDs have had an influential role in this trend. While the idea of using LEDs to grow plants isn't new, NASA was investigating it back in the 1980s, the technology has improved, the production price has decreased and studies show that results with LEDs are equivalent to traditional light sources.
The advantage of NutriLED is the 64 percent energy savings over traditional non-LED grow lights, increased maintenance savings and a significant drop in waste. For example, as a direct result of significantly reducing the radiant heat produced by conventional lighting technology, water usage can also be reduced, and the need for supplemental HVAC cooling loads may be completely eliminated in some applications.
Additional Features and Benefits of the NutriLED:
• Extruded aluminum housing
• UV stable clear acrylic lens
• Sealed power connectors in each end
• Three industry standard TEE slots for mounting options
• Parabolic reflector for precise light distribution
• 120v through 277v AC
• Unit is qualified for operation in a 50°C (122°F) ambient environment
• Damp location standard; Wet location optional
• Five year warranty
FranJan
Well-Known Member
http://www.ledinside.com/news/2016/7/heliospectra_receives_large_led_grow_light_order
Heliospectra AB , a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is proud to announce that an order valued at US $0.54 million (4.6 MSEK) has been received from a Fortune 500 Ag-Tech company located in the U.S.
This order adds to a previous order from 2015 bringing the total light count to over 700 Heliospectra's high efficiency E60 LED grow lights. The customer chose to invest in Heliospectra LED grow lights for their greenhouses based on the high quality light output and overall product reliability. Greenhouse environments can be harsh on equipment, and other lights the buyer tried suffered failures and maintenance issues. This company is the first of its kind to transition their greenhouses from HID (e.g. High Pressure Sodium or Metal Halide) to LED. They are standardizing this transition with Heliospectra.
"With this latest sale we again receive proof that Heliospectra is a preferred supplier regardless if we are selling into the ag-tech, research, greenhouse, vertical farming or medical plant market. The Heliospectra brand stands for high quality products with superior performance and a system approach that allows the customer to upgrade their installation over time," says Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra.
Heliospectra Receives Large LED Grow Light Order
Heliospectra AB , a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is proud to announce that an order valued at US $0.54 million (4.6 MSEK) has been received from a Fortune 500 Ag-Tech company located in the U.S.
This order adds to a previous order from 2015 bringing the total light count to over 700 Heliospectra's high efficiency E60 LED grow lights. The customer chose to invest in Heliospectra LED grow lights for their greenhouses based on the high quality light output and overall product reliability. Greenhouse environments can be harsh on equipment, and other lights the buyer tried suffered failures and maintenance issues. This company is the first of its kind to transition their greenhouses from HID (e.g. High Pressure Sodium or Metal Halide) to LED. They are standardizing this transition with Heliospectra.
"With this latest sale we again receive proof that Heliospectra is a preferred supplier regardless if we are selling into the ag-tech, research, greenhouse, vertical farming or medical plant market. The Heliospectra brand stands for high quality products with superior performance and a system approach that allows the customer to upgrade their installation over time," says Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra.
AquariusPanta
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A damn shame.. how soon before we see a forum-based lighting company hit it this big?
OneHitDone
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You guys ever seen an led spectrum like this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Spectrum-400W-LED-Grow-Light-Veg-Flower-Integrated-COB-Hydroponic-Panel-/190893465933?hash=item2c7223214d:g:-uMAAOSw9N1VimMS
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Spectrum-400W-LED-Grow-Light-Veg-Flower-Integrated-COB-Hydroponic-Panel-/190893465933?hash=item2c7223214d:g:-uMAAOSw9N1VimMS
uhh yeah but I can't see the spectrum anymore cause the lights are sitting in my parts recycle bin.
REALSTYLES
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I don't want to say but there's someone on here who sells on amazon the Cree version just look at the case and you'll know.
this is from a company that would make me a light if I wanted but no thanks. I was just inquiring about the cases lol.
The new spider is a COB. I've been looking at videos on how to make your own COB. They get their diodes from Orsam in Germany. I thought about getting a vendors license so I could order the diodes at wholesale cost and making one.
they don't look like cobs ... can you clarify ?
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