Equinox 1000 l.e.d.

[Flash63]

I’ll be starting a test grow this weekend.
https://store.indoorfarmer.ca/products/equinox-1000-quantum-board-led-high-efficiency-light

 

[Viceman666]

Good to see Canada is now in the game

But looks like a simple strips build at 1400$ cad looks expensive but im sure its a good light

 

[Rocket Soul]

Good to see Canada is now in the game

But looks like a simple strips build at 1400$ cad looks expensive but im sure its a good light

Indeed. I dont see anything in this build making it better than a hlg550 which also has all the UL listings etc. Price seems similar. In fact it looks like the equivalent of 3 qbs (6x2 foot double strips) on a unnamed driver. Also no real info on diodes, bin, driver, if the ppf/w is tested independently or calculated. Go for HLG. Or make your own light, its easy.

 

[Flash63]

Indeed. I dont see anything in this build making it better than a hlg550 which also has all the UL listings etc. Price seems similar. In fact it looks like the equivalent of 3 qbs (6x2 foot double strips) on a unnamed driver. Also no real info on diodes, bin, driver, if the ppf/w is tested independently or calculated. Go for HLG. Or make your own light, its easy.

Where does it state that hlg are ul listed?,because I’ve never seen it anywhere...here is some info from their website,read it before you shoot your big mouth off.



The Equinox 1000 utilizes the latest LED technology available from Samsung to deliver an impressive 1057μmol/s. Drawing only 465 watts this light offers a 56% energy reduction when replacing a 1000W HPS light. Trichome production is increased by 15% - 20% and crop cycle is decreased by 7 - 10 days. Cooling costs are reduced by over half. Expect 90,000 hours (20 years @ 12hrs/day) of use with less than 10% light depreciation. Proudly manufactured in Canada this light is backed by a 5-year full replacement warranty. The rugged workhorse design makes this fixture the obvious choice for growers seeking a high production and low energy lighting solution.

BENEFITS:

• Increased Yields and Trichome Production
• Lower Energy Consumption
• Reduced Cooling Requirements
• Robust High Efficiency Design
• Additional Flowering Cycle Each Year

TOP FEATURES:

• Canada’s first LED horticultural light meeting all UL safety standards and is proudly manufactured in Waterloo, Ontario.
• Complies with UL1598 for horticultural lighting electrical safety standards.
• A thermal protection auto-dimming feature guarantees the fixture will never over heat or reach temperatures that could degrade the components and shorten its lifespan.
• A manual dimming feature allows growers to conserve energy when plants are at early stages of development.
• The rugged high-grade aluminum design ensures this fixture can be utilized in tough working environments with minimal risk of damage.
• There are no mechanical cooling fans to clean or service.
• Tested and certified for high humidity environments.
• Minimal heat output lowers the growers cooling capacity requirements as well as energy costs.
• All electronic components are of the highest quality brands including Samsung LEDs and Mean Well power supplies. No off-brand components have been used in the manufacturing of this light fixture.
• IF Lighting’s proprietary LED driver ensures consistent light output from all LEDs.

 

[Rocket Soul]

Where does it state that hlg are ul listed?,because I’ve never seen it anywhere...here is some info from their website,read it before you shoot your big mouth off.



The Equinox 1000 utilizes the latest LED technology available from Samsung to deliver an impressive 1057μmol/s. Drawing only 465 watts this light offers a 56% energy reduction when replacing a 1000W HPS light. Trichome production is increased by 15% - 20% and crop cycle is decreased by 7 - 10 days. Cooling costs are reduced by over half. Expect 90,000 hours (20 years @ 12hrs/day) of use with less than 10% light depreciation. Proudly manufactured in Canada this light is backed by a 5-year full replacement warranty. The rugged workhorse design makes this fixture the obvious choice for growers seeking a high production and low energy lighting solution.

BENEFITS:

• Increased Yields and Trichome Production
• Lower Energy Consumption
• Reduced Cooling Requirements
• Robust High Efficiency Design
• Additional Flowering Cycle Each Year

TOP FEATURES:

• Canada’s first LED horticultural light meeting all UL safety standards and is proudly manufactured in Waterloo, Ontario.
• Complies with UL1598 for horticultural lighting electrical safety standards.
• A thermal protection auto-dimming feature guarantees the fixture will never over heat or reach temperatures that could degrade the components and shorten its lifespan.
• A manual dimming feature allows growers to conserve energy when plants are at early stages of development.
• The rugged high-grade aluminum design ensures this fixture can be utilized in tough working environments with minimal risk of damage.
• There are no mechanical cooling fans to clean or service.
• Tested and certified for high humidity environments.
• Minimal heat output lowers the growers cooling capacity requirements as well as energy costs.
• All electronic components are of the highest quality brands including Samsung LEDs and Mean Well power supplies. No off-brand components have been used in the manufacturing of this light fixture.
• IF Lighting’s proprietary LED driver ensures consistent light output from all LEDs.

Yes indeed... I read the blurb about this light and i base my comment on that, sorry if restating the facts provided in their web seems like shooting of my big mouth.
UL listing: as per latest GML show UL listing should be done in the next few weeks.
1057 ppf @465 w gives 2.27 ppf/w which is not bad. Hlg550 is 2.5 which is a bit better at 1340ca$ so a bit cheaper. No independent test report on the equinox, infact no mention of what diode, bin, or driver. Just that its the best.
Not sure why youre so touchy about this. If you bought this light then why have you attached it to your ego? And if you make this light; why not try becoming a sponsored advertiser like the other sellers on this forum. And maybe add 2 more strips and you should be almost equivalent to hlg. I dont feel this light is bad. Just not as good as cheaper alternatives.

 

[Dave455]

Where does it state that hlg are ul listed?,because I’ve never seen it anywhere...here is some info from their website,read it before you shoot your big mouth off.



The Equinox 1000 utilizes the latest LED technology available from Samsung to deliver an impressive 1057μmol/s. Drawing only 465 watts this light offers a 56% energy reduction when replacing a 1000W HPS light. Trichome production is increased by 15% - 20% and crop cycle is decreased by 7 - 10 days. Cooling costs are reduced by over half. Expect 90,000 hours (20 years @ 12hrs/day) of use with less than 10% light depreciation. Proudly manufactured in Canada this light is backed by a 5-year full replacement warranty. The rugged workhorse design makes this fixture the obvious choice for growers seeking a high production and low energy lighting solution.

BENEFITS:

• Increased Yields and Trichome Production
• Lower Energy Consumption
• Reduced Cooling Requirements
• Robust High Efficiency Design
• Additional Flowering Cycle Each Year

TOP FEATURES:

• Canada’s first LED horticultural light meeting all UL safety standards and is proudly manufactured in Waterloo, Ontario.
• Complies with UL1598 for horticultural lighting electrical safety standards.
• A thermal protection auto-dimming feature guarantees the fixture will never over heat or reach temperatures that could degrade the components and shorten its lifespan.
• A manual dimming feature allows growers to conserve energy when plants are at early stages of development.
• The rugged high-grade aluminum design ensures this fixture can be utilized in tough working environments with minimal risk of damage.
• There are no mechanical cooling fans to clean or service.
• Tested and certified for high humidity environments.
• Minimal heat output lowers the growers cooling capacity requirements as well as energy costs.
• All electronic components are of the highest quality brands including Samsung LEDs and Mean Well power supplies. No off-brand components have been used in the manufacturing of this light fixture.
• IF Lighting’s proprietary LED driver ensures consistent light output from all LEDs.

Lets see a par map

 

[Nutria]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYh9_PhNhK/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

 

[Johnny Lawrence]

Where does it state that hlg are ul listed?,because I’ve never seen it anywhere...here is some info from their website,read it before you shoot your big mouth off.

Wow. What a giant bag of douche.

Amazing.

 

[Rocket Soul]

Wow. What a giant bag of douche.

Amazing.

Maybe not a douche, we all know how easy it is to get offended here, but definitely very touchy. I literally thought this was a "help me buy the right light"- thread not a "validate me by being impressed with what i posted"-thread; i thought i was helping.
Me indeed-ing can sound a bit snarky, no offence meant @Flash63

 

[Lordhooha]

Where does it state that hlg are ul listed?,because I’ve never seen it anywhere...here is some info from their website,read it before you shoot your big mouth off.



The Equinox 1000 utilizes the latest LED technology available from Samsung to deliver an impressive 1057μmol/s. Drawing only 465 watts this light offers a 56% energy reduction when replacing a 1000W HPS light. Trichome production is increased by 15% - 20% and crop cycle is decreased by 7 - 10 days. Cooling costs are reduced by over half. Expect 90,000 hours (20 years @ 12hrs/day) of use with less than 10% light depreciation. Proudly manufactured in Canada this light is backed by a 5-year full replacement warranty. The rugged workhorse design makes this fixture the obvious choice for growers seeking a high production and low energy lighting solution.

BENEFITS:

• Increased Yields and Trichome Production
• Lower Energy Consumption
• Reduced Cooling Requirements
• Robust High Efficiency Design
• Additional Flowering Cycle Each Year

TOP FEATURES:

• Canada’s first LED horticultural light meeting all UL safety standards and is proudly manufactured in Waterloo, Ontario.
• Complies with UL1598 for horticultural lighting electrical safety standards.
• A thermal protection auto-dimming feature guarantees the fixture will never over heat or reach temperatures that could degrade the components and shorten its lifespan.
• A manual dimming feature allows growers to conserve energy when plants are at early stages of development.
• The rugged high-grade aluminum design ensures this fixture can be utilized in tough working environments with minimal risk of damage.
• There are no mechanical cooling fans to clean or service.
• Tested and certified for high humidity environments.
• Minimal heat output lowers the growers cooling capacity requirements as well as energy costs.
• All electronic components are of the highest quality brands including Samsung LEDs and Mean Well power supplies. No off-brand components have been used in the manufacturing of this light fixture.
• IF Lighting’s proprietary LED driver ensures consistent light output from all LEDs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYh9_PhNhK/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wririn0ep1vc this was from hlg yesterday.

 

[Flash63]

Maybe not a douche, we all know how easy it is to get offended here, but definitely very touchy. I literally thought this was a "help me buy the right light"- thread not a "validate me by being impressed with what i posted"-thread; i thought i was helping.
Me indeed-ing can sound a bit snarky, no offence meant @Flash63

Sorry, I was touchy as well,kinda upset that one of my hlg 550 has stopped working,and from what Ive seen there’re is a design flaw.they use Samsung lm561c diodes and meanwell drivers.

 

[Viceman666]

Sorry,View attachment 4237176 I was touchy as well,kinda upset that one of my hlg 550 has stopped working,and from what Ive seen there’re is a design flaw.they use Samsung lm561c diodes and meanwell drivers.

Whats the flaw? And have you tried contacting hlg for a replacement?

 

[Flash63]

Whats the flaw? And have you tried contacting hlg for a replacement?

The driver is going into protect mode and shutting down,this has happened to half the the hlg550s between a few of my friends and at a local grow carrying the lights,Ive sent emails to growerslights,he keeps telling me that he not heard back yet.my light has been off for over 10 days now.
Two dead hlg 550s are going to be diagnosed by an electrical engineer later today.ill get back to you I promise.

 

[Humple]

The driver is going into protect mode and shutting down,this has happened to half the the hlg550s between a few of my friends and at a local grow carrying the lights,Ive sent emails to growerslights,he keeps telling me that he not heard back yet.my light has been off for over 10 days now.
Two dead hlg 550s are going to be diagnosed by an electrical engineer later today.ill get back to you I promise.

Have you contacted HLG directly?

 

[Flash63]

Have you contacted HLG directly?

No but I will.

 

[Rocket Soul]

Sorry,View attachment 4237176 I was touchy as well,kinda upset that one of my hlg 550 has stopped working,and from what Ive seen there’re is a design flaw.they use Samsung lm561c diodes and meanwell drivers.

Props to you for not turning this into the usual butthurtfullness shouting match that tends to the usual way around here. Id be shitty aswell if my hlg acted up like that. Might be worth it to check if it works with some extra cooling on the driver, putting a fan on it. Contact hlg they are usually very good with helping although inhear they are stupid busy right now.
Serious leafboners on the front right! Praying with fanatic zeal! Well on point...

 

[Flash63]

Props to you for not turning this into the usual butthurtfullness shouting match that tends to the usual way around here. Id be shitty aswell if my hlg acted up like that. Might be worth it to check if it works with some extra cooling on the driver, putting a fan on it. Contact hlg they are usually very good with helping although inhear they are stupid busy right now.
Serious leafboners on the front right! Praying with fanatic zeal! Well on point...

Thanks dude,I am not here to fight,just going to do a test grow, with a light I got from my local hydroponic store,I have no affiliation with these lights and will give an honest opinion of my results.
The hlg 550s that I have are not ul listed here in Canada as of yet ,I guess that’s why the shop here in town doesn’t carry them anymore..listen I love these qbs,I have shown pics of them all over the RIU and Icmag they give good results but this light is only 1-1/2 yrs old, same thing happened to my buddy,he had two, one died within 8 months. Maybe it’s a Canadian thing..lol

 

[Isawthelight]

Whats the flaw? And have you tried contacting hlg for a replacement?

I think the only "flaw" I've read about involves DIY builders not using plastic washers between the 288 board and the screw heads.
@Flash63 - are there plastic washers under the screw heads that hold the 288 boards to the framework?

 

[Flash63]

I think the only "flaw" I've read about involves DIY builders not using plastic washers between the 288 board and the screw heads.
@Flash63 - are there plastic washers under the screw heads that hold the 288 boards to the framework?

No there’s not..when I put the reflectors on I had to use electrical tape to stop the boards from shorting out.

 

[Flash63]

Here’s a couple things Ive learned about the equinox 100,is that it has active thermal management and independent current control per strip x6.universal AC plug and a dimmer that easily accessible.