Either will get you to your destination so I would go with what fits your budget best. Hydrokid239 summed it up well
Thanks Hydro - how does each light affect the effect of each smoke you'd say?
Won't matter. How your bud turns out is on you, how you dial in your grow and the genetics of the seeds you use IMO. The plants won't care what name is on the light.
Spiderfarmer actually produces higher ppfd per wat than mars, so more effecient
The light will make it grow, but how the bud turns out is all on the grower's skill.
Just curious, what do better diodes and driver's mean? Does that also just mean more efficient, or something else as well?
Actual reputable quality parts. Samsung LED diodes & meanwell drivers to run the lights.
How big of a space do you have?
horticulturelightinggroup.com
HLG is one of the best brands for sure. They are pretty much systems designed for cannabis lolHow big of a space do you have?
You could also spend $15 more for the HLG that's built here in America. $315 after "RIU10" discount.
260W QB® V2 Rspec LED Kit
Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung 301H or 561C LED
The other lights will work too, but HLG is top of the line for QB's. And for $15 more, why the hell not?
I think I saw this the other day, but a different pic of the light. If it's what I'm thinking and made in the US it looks pretty sweet. I like the switches for UV and stuff.
yeah, they are Michigan located and run by army vets. They’re a sponsor on the 420magazine forum I also venture on, and have seen great results and main reason I upgraded (plus a 12% off Black Friday sale) Said they are hoping to open an office/distribution centre in Canada sometime later this year. I paid $61 in duty fees but so far, seems to worth it
Ya. Those look bad ass. Does it have 4 separate switches for the different wavelengths? And do those run off the same driver?
they all run off the same Meanwell driver. Each of the 4 boards have an on/off switch for UV and a each have a switch for adding either a blue spectrum for veg or adding deep and far red for flowering
So if those are off, the regular lights will get more watts? That's what I'm confused on.
No idea, as the site just says the lights are dimmable from 50-500w of power (+/-5w) So I would assume they are part of the overall usage of the wattage. Maybe because my HLG was nearing 3 years use and now have a better reflective tent material. This board when cranked up just seems a lot brighter. Also have better diodes with the new board, so I guess it’s like comparing apples to oranges now.