Can this light come close to 1200w? I'm thinking not, but I'm new to LED and growing in general.
Any good?
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coreywebster
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That's just a silly title to make it sound more powerful.
If you read the small print it says,
Energy efficiency: the whole kit wattage is 240 watt, comparing to old version HPS grow light, this LED light is the best choice for indoor home growth.
It also says 2x2ft coverage which is small for a 240w light. It says 2.1umol/j which isn't too bad .
If everything it says is accurate I would expect it to veg a 3x3ft space, flower 2.5x2.5ft, its odd it says 2x2ft because normally they like to exaggerate coverage not underestimate it.
Cant see a price. How much is it?
Merkn4aSquirtn
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Id go with this instead. Cheaper and reliable.
coreywebster
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A lot of LED manufacturers do this tactic.
Good ones don't.
Here is what they do, this is just an example.
Light contains 200 x 10w diodes = 2000w, but nobody would run a 10w diode at 10w, they might run them at 1w to prolong the life span and keep them cooler. so you end up with a 200w light.
But 2000w sounds better to people who don't know better.
That's all it is, a sales tactic. Its a good reason to avoid a light IMO.
If the sales pitch starts with a lie then how can one know how much else is a lie too.
Yes a spider farmer would be a better option.
Merkn4aSquirtn
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Not sure how they can. They prey upon us new growers. Fortunately i bought one on Amazon "1200w led" that has shown results so far. It has 235 watt power. Just got a SF-1000 to stick in the tent for better coverage. Takes most the blurple color away and adds more of a natural look. Plants responding well and that was just 4 days ago
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