Spider farmer sf1000d dimmer question

farmingfisherman

farmingfisherman

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So I just read through this thread. Am I understanding that the new SF 1000 isn't dimmable? I've got the first generation with the meanwell driver that requires you to remove the driver mounting bolts to access the dimmer port on the bottle of the driver. It's not great for access but it is a dimmer.
 
Hollatchaboy

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Canada_420 said:
Here's a reply from spiderfarmer on amazon stating the lm301d diodes, first reply. The regular sf series are the better light. Also the d doesnt have meanwell drivers.
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Thanks. I feel like it's kinda shady to keep that info out of the ad. How do they get the advertised efficiency then?.....lol
 
Canada_420

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farmingfisherman said:
So I just read through this thread. Am I understanding that the new SF 1000 isn't dimmable? I've got the first generation with the meanwell driver that requires you to remove the driver mounting bolts to access the dimmer port on the bottle of the driver. It's not great for access but it is a dimmer.
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The d series is just a cheaper version of the regular ones with a regular old driver and the lm301d diodes. The one you have is the older style the newer ones do have a dimmer switch mounted ontop of the heat sink can still buy them aswell.

If you select sizes it shows both the sf1000 and the sf1000d
 
farmingfisherman

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Canada_420 said:
The d series is just a cheaper version of the regular ones with a regular old driver and the lm301d diodes. The one you have is the older style the newer ones do have a dimmer switch mounted ontop of the heat sink can still buy them aswell.
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Is the d series on the SF website? I looked but must of missed it if it is there.
 
Canada_420

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farmingfisherman said:
Is the d series on the SF website? I looked but must of missed it if it is there.
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www.spider-farmer.com

New SF1000D LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Samsung Diodes(Only US/Canada Stock)

BETTER LIGHT PENETRATION: SF1000D used SAMSUNG Diodes-the highest light output LED available at present, delivers a powerful light output and uniform canopy penetration to resulting maximum higher yields compared with other Led grow lights. LOWER RUNNING COSTS: High Energy Efficiency. Consuming...
www.spider-farmer.com www.spider-farmer.com
 
Doug Dawson

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I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.
 
Canada_420

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Doug Dawson said:
I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.
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Touché
 
farmingfisherman

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Canada_420 said:
www.spider-farmer.com

New SF1000D LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Samsung Diodes(Only US/Canada Stock)

BETTER LIGHT PENETRATION: SF1000D used SAMSUNG Diodes-the highest light output LED available at present, delivers a powerful light output and uniform canopy penetration to resulting maximum higher yields compared with other Led grow lights. LOWER RUNNING COSTS: High Energy Efficiency. Consuming...
www.spider-farmer.com www.spider-farmer.com
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That is pretty cheap.. Are the boards the same as the dimmable model? I'm guessing not..
 
Hollatchaboy

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Canada_420 said:
Im sure it's fine just remember its cheaper for a reason. Not having a dimmer really sucks unless you have lots of vertical space
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Doug Dawson said:
I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.
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They really should advertise as a beginner model though. But I guess if I had done a lil more research, I would've known... thanks for the legwork guys! I appreciate ya!
 
farmingfisherman

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Doug Dawson said:
I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.
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How far above the canopy are you running at 300 watts?
 
Doug Dawson

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Canada_420 said:
Second this though depends on strains for me
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Yes, they can all have their own needs. The 4 I am running now are 2 Shiva Skunk and 2 Maui Waui. Both a first for me. Ran into an issue with the light and it turned out I was under feeding them. Started getting yellow tips on one of them but it is under control now. I am accustomed to feeding 50% of what GH trio feeding schedule states, now I am feeding them more than the max on the feed chart but they seem happy. So it appears this light really does make the plants eat more. Here is a pic from yesterday.
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Canada_420

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Doug Dawson said:
Yes, they can all have their own needs. The 4 I am running now are 2 Shiva Skunk and 2 Maui Waui. Both a first for me. Ran into an issue with the light and it turned out I was under feeding them. Started getting yellow tips on one of them but it is under control now. I am accustomed to feeding 50% of what GH trio feeding schedule states, now I am feeding them more than the max on the feed chart but they seem happy. So it appears this light really does make the plants eat more. Here is a pic from yesterday.
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Lookin good, nice to see some fellow members from Ontario Canada. It's been awhile since ive taken pics! Chemdawg humboldt seed org and harlem queen cbd 25:1 unknown
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