Help with choosing LED

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pot2010

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Due to my limited grow space and concern about heat I've decided that I need an LED light. I'd prefer to use a 250 w HPS but my grow space is very small and I think heat would be such a constant issue that I can't risk it.

My exact grow space is: 15" Wide x 18" Deep x 66" Tall.

Would anyone be able to recommend the best all around LED light for this space? I'm completely new to LED so I don't know what I should really look for as far as wattage, bands, etc...

I'd appreciate any input, thanks!
 
ghettorigger

ghettorigger

Member
WI am not at my computer but later I can give you some good info about the apollo panels. I love em, I get them shipped directly from the factory. I even worked with them and made a 5 band that works great and I've been hooking people that are interested up with them. If your interested shoot me a pm and I'll send you the info I have. I don't make any money off them I just want people to be able to get an led panel cheaper than the ridiculous ones on the market now. An apollo 4 would be a good size for that space, an apollo 6 you would be right at the size limit for the cab. But I always tell people to cram as much light in as they can because heat is not an issue. The price difference isn't much
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also you could check out Hans' panel that he has been doing research on for years at www.ledgrow.eu. He finally has it for sale for 200 bucks I think, it's been in the making for a while now.. I
 
munkieprince

munkieprince

Member
Blackstar 240. < for a limited budget. Lots of good grow's with those. Or if you can afford a little more, go for the advanced led. You do not want to go to cheap or you might as well not even bother.
 
PSUAGRO.

PSUAGRO.

Well-Known Member
ghettorigger said:
WI am not at my computer but later I can give you some good info about the apollo panels. I love em, I get them shipped directly from the factory. I even worked with them and made a 5 band that works great and I've been hooking people that are interested up with them. If your interested shoot me a pm and I'll send you the info I have. I don't make any money off them I just want people to be able to get an led panel cheaper than the ridiculous ones on the market now. An apollo 4 would be a good size for that space, an apollo 6 you would be right at the size limit for the cab. But I always tell people to cram as much light in as they can because heat is not an issue. The price difference isn't much
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also you could check out Hans' panel that he has been doing research on for years at www.ledgrow.eu. He finally has it for sale for 200 bucks I think, it's been in the making for a while now.. I
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^^ this..you get two panels for 500 bucks shipped to the usa/i bet at 65a each they will outperform a Blackstar 240 due to the cree xpe/rebel layout at half the wattage.....i'm really thinking of giving them a run on some auto seeds I have....might finally break down and do a journal:-)
 
ghettorigger

ghettorigger

Member
an apollo 6 would run about $300 shipped and an apollo 4 would probably run about $250 shipped. a blackstar 240 runs about $300 with shipping as well.

Power Draw
Blackstar 240 - 130w (cant remember exactly)
Apollo 4 - 136w
Apollo 6 - 209w


Best bang for your buck is a DIY though. I prefer to make my own panels now too because they are far superior. follow the plans on www.ledgrow.eu, Hans has plans for a DIY panel that is easy to put together. And people on here have good journals about it too.

as far as bands go just read up on Hans' website. It will answer any questions about LED growing you could have.
 
***Deftoned***

***Deftoned***

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Best bang for the buck is this- http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=lighthouse+blackstar&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=Uay&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial&prmd=imvnsfd&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1920&bih=920&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=12241660904256642419&sa=X&ei=WbOXT5vqCoje9ATLkvGXBg&ved=0CE4Q8wIwAQ

A lot of people using these on ICmag's forums with very good results...I plan on using this in my cab next grow with my northern lights:)

What ever you do DO NOT buy anything with 1 watt leds. There useless if your wanting good results. You'll get a stretchy spider bud plant!
 
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pot2010

Member
Has anyone had any experience with the advanced led lights diamond series? For my space I was thinking a ds100 would work. The diamond series has had solid reviews I've read from other forums
 
puffenuff

puffenuff

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pot2010 said:
Has anyone had any experience with the advanced led lights diamond series? For my space I was thinking a ds100 would work. The diamond series has had solid reviews I've read from other forums
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I have a 200w diamond series and love it. What size grow space are you thinking about getting the 100w for?
 
FilthyFletch

FilthyFletch

Mr I Can Do That For Half
skip the led and use a bunch of High Output 1 foot T5 bulbs.. Better return, less exspensive and can be got locally at most hardware stores. Id get like 5 1 footers then 4 4footers..5 on top 1 in each corner...You could go even cheaper go with HO T8 setups
 
ghettorigger

ghettorigger

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FilthyFletch:7379139 said:
skip the led and use a bunch of High Output 1 foot T5 bulbs.. Better return, less exspensive and can be got locally at most hardware stores. Id get like 5 1 footers then 4 4footers..5 on top 1 in each corner...You could go even cheaper go with HO T8 setups
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This is also a good idea, t5s are overlooked alot. There is somebody on here who did a grow with t8 led conversion bulbs.
 
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ClassAcura

Active Member
For the amount of space, I would not do a t5. LED is def the way to go. I would get a 500w Blackstar, which is way more powerful than you will need. With the 500w, when you move to a bigger space, you wont have to upgrade your light.
 
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