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

puffenuff

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Wejuana, can you please speak to each light's respective company as it relates to customer service, ie, friendliness, willingness to answer questions, how long it takes to receive a response to an inquiry, shipping time, etc.? Thanks, much appreciated!
 

WeJuana

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Wejuana, can you please speak to each light's respective company as it relates to customer service, ie, friendliness, willingness to answer questions, how long it takes to receive a response to an inquiry, shipping time, etc.? Thanks, much appreciated!
Yeah definitely!

I have actually had the pleasure with speaking to Mike of GLH, Cammie of Hydro Grow LED, and both Victor and Sean of Gotham hydroponics.

I would rate all of these companies evenly on the highest levels through all fields, simply because I have not been given any reason by any company to rate negatively.
Packages shipped on time, great helps with explaining the products in lamens terms and making the choice of the best one for my setup, friendly and personal manor every time...

The only delay period, was with an inquiry for Michael of GLH on questions I had about the Spectra, but the delay was expected as his company was moving locations and in the end he answered my questions in person on this thread.

I hope you find this helpful and experience the same levels of service I did if you choose to make a purchase.
 

coolj

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Yeah definitely!

I have actually had the pleasure with speaking to Mike of GLH, Cammie of Hydro Grow LED, and both Victor and Sean of Gotham hydroponics.

I would rate all of these companies evenly on the highest levels through all fields, simply because I have not been given any reason by any company to rate negatively.
Packages shipped on time, great helps with explaining the products in lamens terms and making the choice of the best one for my setup, friendly and personal manor every time...

The only delay period, was with an inquiry for Michael of GLH on questions I had about the Spectra, but the delay was expected as his company was moving locations and in the end he answered my questions in person on this thread.

I hope you find this helpful and experience the same levels of service I did if you choose to make a purchase.
wow spectra290s on ebay for 300 all sales final, moving and makin way for new inventory
 

coolj

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Im liking that blackstar so far :-) I hope someone does a an led grow battle with the 240 blackstar and a DS100 from advanced, i really would like to see that.
 

coolj

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Im waiting on my 240 blackstar, now i wonder is i shoulda waited and got the spectra, also im wondering if i shoulda got the DS100. So confusing..but looking at ur grow that blackstar looks like its the shish.
 

WeJuana

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Im waiting on my 240 blackstar, now i wonder is i shoulda waited and got the spectra, also im wondering if i shoulda got the DS100. So confusing..but looking at ur grow that blackstar looks like its the shish.
Either way its a great deal and a great light!

I think I got something new comin to the garden.. it should be here in a few days.
 

coolj

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Either way its a great deal and a great light!

Yep, but i wonder if i should growledhydro and find out the particulars abt their ebay auction for that light and pony up the money and buy it. IDK, maybe i will chill and just see what the 240 is like, and go grom there I just dont wanna end up with 4-6 different lights lol. I want to get that 6.5x6.5 Lighthouse tent and hook it up. How would u outfit that size tent?

I think I got something new comin to the garden.. it should be here in a few days.
U just got to much loot, LOL and having to much fun spending racks like its going out of style. U must have a hook up..share the wealth, who do i need to talk to so i can ball like u :-)
 

coolj

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I think im gonna call GLH abt the ebay ad and see what gives, i might be spending another 300 If i win the bid.


U r just Ballin, share the wealth I know u got a hook up with a hydro shop, LOL



How would u hook up the lighthouse tent 6.5 x 6.5?
 

WeJuana

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U just got to much loot, LOL and having to much fun spending racks like its going out of style. U must have a hook up..share the wealth, who do i need to talk to so i can ball like u :-)
haha I own my own company and sponsor artists (: I'll leave it at that.
Call Gotham Hydro on the tent though and tell Victor or Sean you saw the thread and see if they won't give you a discount.
 

maxpesh

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Wow, glad I didn't buy a Spectra or spend 3 times as much on a Penetrator, although as it's still early I may end up eating my words ;-)
 

massah

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WeJuana, I'd suggest after you get through the entire test to sit down and compile all the pictures together and create a new thread from start to finish to show people the differences between the panels without having to read for 5 hours to get through the entire thread going on here...there is alot of LED information that if condensed would make a great Sticky :)
 

maxpesh

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I see Gotham has finally updated and they now got the 500 veg model and the 900 on the site...... 900 with a light rail in an 8 x 4 tent ? Think I might go down that route next in my expansion !
 
M

mohawke

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Great test grow!

I have to say though, I think the plant under the Spectra would be looking a little better if the light was a little closer...

You said that the lights will remain stationary 55" above the floor during the entire grow?Well, If thats the case, then the Penetrator and Blackstar have an obvious advantage from the beginning.

They both use 60 degree lenses (Blackstar uses 60/90/120), therefore, the plants under those lights will get more PAR light (with the lights @ 55inches above the floor) than the plant under the Spectra (It uses 90 degree lenses).
 
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