Jumping on board the LED train...looking for the proper light

[blowincherrypie]

So here's a question. Purely from a quality and quantity of yield perspective.... is that 600w blurple equal to, inferior to, or superior to that 300w quantum board?

I got a cheap 600w vipar spectra led because it came on a good deal for a 4x2x6 unit farm tent and I know I need to get some better lighting for flowering and even just going forward. Doubling that blurple 600w is a lot cheaper than getting a good quality even at just 300w led (white cob/QB) from what I've seen. I've been planning on a HLG or Timberline but if I don't have to spend that money (which I don't mind if the investment returns are worthwhile) to get top quality yields I'll invest it elsewhere in my setup.

https://www.omegalight.net/product-page/300wx8

less than $250 to your door and over 35 w/ft2

use the spectra for vegging or a door stop.. or you could get

https://www.omegalight.net/product-page/150wx4

and put that on half of your tent and the vipar on the other

 

[Thegermling]

2 of these with shipping is 400w for under $400

https://www.omegalight.net/product-page/200wx6


He said he would configure it for a square tent just shoot him a note

Thats around what I paid for my HLG 300 when I got at new years discount.
Edit Get em while theyre cheap (discounts).

 

[blowincherrypie]

Thats around what I paid for my HLG 300 when I got at new years discount.
Edit Get em while theyre cheap (discounts).

ya the 300w HLG for 360 aint too shabby..

Ill admit the omegas dont look as slick but you cant beat 400w of f-strips for 360 to the door

 

[Frank Nitty]

ya the 300w HLG for 360 aint too shabby..

Ill admit the omegas dont look as slick but you cant beat 400w of f-strips for 360 to the door

0, member: 537474"]ya the 300w HLG for 360 aint too shabby..

Ill admit the omegas dont look as slick but you cant beat 400w of f-strips for 360 to the door[/QUOTE]
And that 300x8 would fit perfectly in my cabinet!!! And for $200? No question!!! Then I could put my qb288 back in the tent... Where it is seriously needed, cause the light thats in there now is not going to cut it!!!

 

[Frank Nitty]

Shiiiit, there is no discount on the 300 now!!! Id buy a hooptie before I spend that much on a light!!! I can't drive my chronic to work!!! Feel me?!

 

[Ryante55]

Only takes about $400 in QBs. ~270-300w. If you have them pre-assembled.

That's still a kit if the wires fall out of the wago connectors is this guy going to know how to fix it?

 

[Frank Nitty]

That's still a kit if the wires fall out of the wago connectors is this guy going to know how to fix it?

I should hope so... I put my own light together for the experience... I have no electrical background unless you count hooking up stereo systems...

 

[Ryante55]

I Agree, might as well get a 600w HPS. But then there are other factor to consider for end of use cost if one opts for the HPS route. First and foremost is that they run intensly hotter, so dependant on where one lives, that person will have to consider extracting the heat more efficiently which could be as drastic as using some form of refrigerant cooling device (Air conditioner, aquarium chiller to chill revervoir water if doing hydroponics, etc etc), which at the end of the day chews thru a power bill. Another cost factor is the life of the HPS globe. When I used HPS lights, I would always change the globes after each grow, sometimes stretching it out to every second grow. At a rate of $50 (Minimum) per globe, the cost added up.

For me personally I like COB better than QB, and the the only reason I put COB before QB is that if one of my COB chips die, I can replace that COB chip for $15-$30 (aud), rather than having to buy a new QB. Though I will say that light distribution on a QB is unmatched compared to COB

A watt is a watt 600w will produce the same amount of heat no matter what the source is. If you get a genuine quantum board hlg will replace anything that's breaks saving you that $15-$30.

 

[Ryante55]

0, member: 537474"]ya the 300w HLG for 360 aint too shabby..

Ill admit the omegas dont look as slick but you cant beat 400w of f-strips for 360 to the door

And that 300x8 would fit perfectly in my cabinet!!! And for $200? No question!!! Then I could put my qb288 back in the tent... Where it is seriously needed, cause the light thats in there now is not going to cut it!!![/QUOTE]
It's a good deal but I'm pretty damn sure the effeciency numbers are not what he says

 

[Ryante55]

I should hope so... I put my own light together for the experience... I have no electrical background unless you count hooking up stereo systems...

That's cool man the only problem is we aren't talking about you we are talking about what the op asked for. If he asked for a kit or an easy diy option you would be 100% correct.

 

[Frank Nitty]

A watt is a watt 600w will produce the same amount of heat no matter what the source is. If you get a genuine quantum board hlg will replace anything that's breaks saving you that $15-$30.

Niiiiicccceeee

 

[Frank Nitty]

That's cool man the only problem is we aren't talking about you we are talking about what the op asked for. If he asked for a kit or an easy diy option you would be 100% correct.

Right

 

[Frank Nitty]

And that 300x8 would fit perfectly in my cabinet!!! And for $200? No question!!! Then I could put my qb288 back in the tent... Where it is seriously needed, cause the light thats in there now is not going to cut it!!!

It's a good deal but I'm pretty damn sure the effeciency numbers are not what he says[/QUOTE]
Something to chew on and digest

 

[Frank Nitty]

So heres the million dollar question... Has anyone ever used one of those omega lights? And if so, can you please show us some pictures of what you grew with them, while in action...

 

[blowincherrypie]

So heres the million dollar question... Has anyone ever used one of those omega lights? And if so, can you please show us some pictures of what you grew with them, while in action...

They're a new company.. I just placed my order a few days ago for a couple of the 200s so I'll let you know as soon as they get here. They are Samsung f strips with mean well drivers. Pretty standard stuff people have been building with the past year or so

 

[Frank Nitty]

They're a new company.. I just placed my order a few days ago for a couple of the 200s so I'll let you know as soon as they get here. They are Samsung f strips with mean well drivers. Pretty standard stuff people have been building with the past year or so

What made you interested in them?

 

[Olive Drab Green]

That's still a kit if the wires fall out of the wago connectors is this guy going to know how to fix it?

Yes, actually. 3 year warranty, I believe. And if not that, it’s not really that hard to look it up, is it?

 

[Olive Drab Green]

A watt is a watt 600w will produce the same amount of heat no matter what the source is. If you get a genuine quantum board hlg will replace anything that's breaks saving you that $15-$30.

How are you going to throw shade on GrowersLights, an RIU sponsor, who sells and assembles HLG hardware, but then be like “Go HLG?”

 

[Olive Drab Green]

What made you interested in them?

Samsung F strips and Bridgelux EB strips are slightly more efficient than QBs, and cheaper, making them top dog for DIY.

 

[blowincherrypie]

What made you interested in them?

shit.. honestly, I was getting ready to dust off the old 315 when I saw the old "tv antenna thing" as I called it the first few times I saw it. I recommended it just based on specs and then I was like.. fuk it.. gave dude a called and thought he seemed to know what he was talking about.. next thing I know Ive got an order in lol


Ive wired up my last couple cob lamps but dudes pricing was so fair I thought it would save me a bit of time.. and I like fukn with new companies