**ULTIMATE LED TEST** *GLH Spectra 290* VS *Blackstar 500* VS *Hydro Grow LED 336X*

Endur0xX

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can u tell me if this LED light would be worth buying, as i use to have a 600 watt hps i thought i would have a go at LED. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300W-LED-Grow-Panel-Hydroponic-Grow-Lamp-Light-Board-/200634999957?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb6c72495

I wouldnt buy this light caveman... in my opinion, it's better to buy a 180w LED with 3w single chip diodes than a 300w 1w diode!

Shroomz, thanks for the entertainment this morning, I hope you dont come again... I am looking forward to see the result of my own grow with the LEDs, ... I know I am not corrupt!!! :lol:

:leaf: Peace
 

FMCCNate

Member
I love when people who used .5 watt eBay led panels like 5 years ago come on this forum and bash LEDs cause they are to stupid to do a little research before buying something. Not to mention things have Changed alot In five years, do you still use your nintendo to play video games or did you buy a xbox 360.
 

WeJuana

Active Member
can u tell me if this LED light would be worth buying, as i use to have a 600 watt hps i thought i would have a go at LED. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300W-LED-Grow-Panel-Hydroponic-Grow-Lamp-Light-Board-/200634999957?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb6c72495
I will only recommend lights which I have had personal experience with, and unfortunately I have no experience with that light.
I would stay try to steer clear of 1w bulbs if you can! Go for 3w, they seem to make quite the difference in growth!
 

coolj

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Im thinkin abt buying the secret jardin DP90 36"w 24"deep 24" tall and tossing 2 black star UFOs in it, What do u think? would this be overkill, would the light be to intense ?
 

hoss12781

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I've used 1w diodes, you'll see better results with 3w for sure. The post lists the lumens @ 10,880 (I know lumens aren't the end all be all of measuring grow lights, but a good indicator of intensity). The 180w chipset (3w diodes) light I'm using puts out 9800 lumens. Its more expensive to produce the higher wattage diodes but they really do make a difference. I've had 1,2, & 3w units. There is a reason I ditched my 1 & 2w units. While I have not used the light in the posting I'm very confident any 2011 model 3w unit from a any of the companies listed in this thread will put that light to shame.
 

coolj

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Im a diehard HPS guy, but because of heat issues and u guys i bought the 240UV blackstarr and so begins my led path, im really geeked up abt not having heat issues or bulb replacements and a lower Electric bill :-)
 

hoss12781

Well-Known Member
Im thinkin abt buying the secret jardin DP90 36"w 24"deep 24" tall and tossing 2 black star UFOs in it, What do u think? would this be overkill, would the light be to intense ?
no it won't. It would be a great addition to the panel. UFOs are super easy to hang at an angle. Work out a way to have them blast the sides or at least sit on a 45 degree angle. With that space you could def get away with two of their 50w units. If you're considering the 100w - that one might cause some bleaching late in flowering on a bushy plant. Never used blackstars, but have used 1 and 2w diode ufos as side lighting with much success.

When you get your rig up - post it up. We need more led grow journals on this site!
 

jubiare

Active Member
can u tell me if this LED light would be worth buying, as i use to have a 600 watt hps i thought i would have a go at LED. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300W-LED-Grow-Panel-Hydroponic-Grow-Lamp-Light-Board-/200634999957?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb6c72495
I woiuldn't buy that amigos. If you are in the uk, look at what this guy is doing: plantphotonics.com (there is numerous grows on the net that shows those lights are legit, a bit expensive though). Other that that, I wouldn't recomend you any uk seller as far as I know. You could think about buying from USA paying in dollars, don't be put off too much by buying overseas. Or you can look at EU, evo50/70/90 grow led or led-kweeklamp-specialist.nl (they are solid too)
 

Heretic

Member
Im a diehard HPS guy, but because of heat issues and u guys i bought the 240UV blackstarr and so begins my led path, im really geeked up abt not having heat issues or bulb replacements and a lower Electric bill :-)
Do you have a link to the 240UV? Haven't heard of that one.
 

Endur0xX

Well-Known Member
no it won't. It would be a great addition to the panel. UFOs are super easy to hang at an angle. Work out a way to have them blast the sides or at least sit on a 45 degree angle. With that space you could def get away with two of their 50w units. If you're considering the 100w - that one might cause some bleaching late in flowering on a bushy plant. Never used blackstars, but have used 1 and 2w diode ufos as side lighting with much success.

When you get your rig up - post it up. We need more led grow journals on this site!
I m just about 10 days away from starting an LED journal! I was gonna have both grow in the same journal but since there is an intestest for LED journals, I ll make one. I am only waiting for the Fero 180 4G... not sure how I am gonna use the lights yet but the UFOs are brighter than expected, I got a red and a blue! here is what it's gonna look like!

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it looks like the light in the bedroom was turned off coze the dresser is so damn bright!!!

Now my screen will be about 12 inches away from the lights, I am worry about bleaching in flowering so I might put the Fero in the right corner at a 45 degree angle or something!
 

WeJuana

Active Member
what was the problem that you encountered with eBay UFOs?
Ebay UFOs weren't very practical for growing cannabis. I could tell a major difference between the Blackstar 240w and the 2 UFO's which I used for side lighting, which prompted me to sell the UFO's and purchase another 240w, atleast at first.
 

Endur0xX

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yes I guess I got ripped off with my NEW - Diamond Series LEDs - Extreme 3w LED Technology... 400$ with shipping for a 100w! How long has the blackstar 240 been for sale at 279!? mine was 295$... I guess there is 11+ Wavelengths of Color Output in the diamond...
 
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