I want to buy this led, thoughts?

sandman83

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ebcrew said:
Let me know haha I have the sf1000 and was told about Alibaba after it was delivered. I'm wondering the difference myself.
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Some of the PC stuff I've bought is literally just brought over and rebranded, it might be identical or it could be a knockoff. I wanted to cover a 4x4 area so I got 2 x sf2000, buds are looking frosty under em.
 
Nutbag Poster

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I'm in a pretty similar situation as the op. I'm looking to buy a high quality led flowering-only rig and I'm just not a gearhead in general. I'm trying to cover 10-12 ft2 and I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on a Timber 4VS with 3000K. I'm not commercial...just a hobbyist who wants to screw around with seeds and many small plants. My priority is a good light that I'm not going to need to upgrade for several years. I'm open to being talked out of this. Anybody?

I'm also wondering if it would make sense to buy two 2VL units for future flexibility... looks like only twenty bucks more vs. one 4VS.
 
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rob333

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Guccizillaa said:
My grow space is a 4x4, currently using hps, ready to upgrade.

Amazon.com : High PPFD 600w Veg/Bloom switchable CREE cob LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : High PPFD 600w Veg/Bloom switchable CREE cob LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower : Garden & Outdoor
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what i have learnt comming from hps to led dont buy pre built leds and go quantum boards
 
coreywebster

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Brettman said:
Don’t get me wrong though, if I had the money I’d be buying an hlg lol. But for most people the prices are nuts.
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Yeah there is a big difference between the kit versions and the pre built in price. One comes with 1 year warranty and the other comes with 3 year.
I always thought they are pricing themselves out with the pre builts.

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH said:
What r the Cree cobs like, looking at a cheap $100 one on ebay puts out 120 watts, made in china =( how r they on heat?
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Depends what they are, they use cree in a lot of lights because the name sells lights, but most are not cxb3590s.
Plus you gota be careful since they like to say the maximum capability of the COB but could be running them way less.

link the light.
 
coreywebster

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Nutbag Poster said:
I'm in a pretty similar situation as the op. I'm looking to buy a high quality led flowering-only rig and I'm just not a gearhead in general. I'm trying to cover 10-12 ft2 and I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on a Timber 4VS with 3000K. I'm not commercial...just a hobbyist who wants to screw around with seeds and many small plants. My priority is a good light that I'm not going to need to upgrade for several years. I'm open to being talked out of this. Anybody?

I'm also wondering if it would make sense to buy two 2VL units for future flexibility... looks like only twenty bucks more vs. one 4VS.
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So like 3x4ft space or something like? That Timber will do great. Maybe go for 3500k if you plan on vegging and flowering with the same light.
Other lights may well come out and be more efficient in years to come, but it wont change the performance of that fixture, it will crack on for years.
 
Nutbag Poster

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coreywebster said:
So like 3x4ft space or something like? That Timber will do great. Maybe go for 3500k if you plan on vegging and flowering with the same light.
Other lights may well come out and be more efficient in years to come, but it wont change the performance of that fixture, it will crack on for years.
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Yeah... I need a new tent too. I was thinking of a 4 x 4 but not necessarily packing it to the gills unless sizes go out of control. Just for flowering. Thanks for the response... that's what I hoped to hear.
 
PURPLEB3RRYKUSH

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coreywebster said:
Yeah there is a big difference between the kit versions and the pre built in price. One comes with 1 year warranty and the other comes with 3 year.
I always thought they are pricing themselves out with the pre builts.



Depends what they are, they use cree in a lot of lights because the name sells lights, but most are not cxb3590s.
Plus you gota be careful since they like to say the maximum capability of the COB but could be running them way less.

link the light.
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coreywebster

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PURPLEB3RRYKUSH said:
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Meizhi Cree COB 300W CXA3070 Chip Led Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants for sale online | eBay

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Not a fan of the brand or actively cooled lights but for 99AU that isn't bad. its an older cree cob that's way off the performance of the later ones with some epistars but its still 120w for fairly cheap.
That's like 52 English coins. Someone could build a lot better but probably not for that price.

I might prefer to try some strips from cutter.au and spend a few dollars more if I were supplementing a single light source.
Thinking like 4 strips @15AUD a piece and $65-75 for a meanwell 120h-48 driver (or even a 185h-48 for 200w)
(sorry, I know you didn't ask for DIY advice, force of habit)

If its just supplementing an existing multi light source I would give that linked light a go for the price.
 
PURPLEB3RRYKUSH

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH

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coreywebster said:
Not a fan of the brand or actively cooled lights but for 99AU that isn't bad. its an older cree cob that's way off the performance of the later ones with some epistars but its still 120w for fairly cheap.
That's like 52 English coins. Someone could build a lot better but probably not for that price.

I might prefer to try some strips from cutter.au and spend a few dollars more if I were supplementing a single light source.
Thinking like 4 strips @15AUD a piece and $65-75 for a meanwell 120h-48 driver (or even a 185h-48 for 200w)
(sorry, I know you didn't ask for DIY advice, force of habit)

If its just supplementing an existing multi light source I would give that linked light a go for the price.
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I hate wiring, lm a buy that cheapo cob start of flower, only doin 2 plant, got em under 150 actual watt blurple mars reflector atm. Tents only 3.4x1.3 roughly
 
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