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Oooooo kay. phew - I think if I read anymore my head will explode - I will go with 3w leds..... mostly for consistency of using same wattage for all spectrums I would like to have 48 leds on at any time and a total of 64 leds. I will use three drivers each running 16 leds at 700ma (48 leds...

Sincere thanks for the tough love, sound advice and great links! you guys astound me. I appreciate my lack of knowledge together with my presumptions may be a bit trying so thanks for hanging in there! As for cooling - Sorry I have totally glossed over it - But to me cooling isn't a big issue...

Thanks. Aluminium isn't a problem- if it is I'll mount the LEDsdirect tto the CPU coolers or use tubing. Yes driver is an issue. I think the cheapest I can do it without cutting corners is to go with an inventronics driver that I know can run 16 XML chips at 1800ma. Then a little meanwell driver...

Sorry that was meant to read how many 3w red 660 to each 3 10w (ww. Nw. Cw.) ?

Looking at the data sheet I figure 1.8a-2a could be nice sweet spot. I will definitely be going ghetto on the heatsink assembly. I am thinking of using a sheet of steel to mount all LEDs to the underside. On top I will be attaching CPU copper heatsinks as many needed. I have to figure the ratio...

ok so i joked about it.... but I don't know.... I am considering the xml's. - they look from my rather extensively limited knowledge to have quite a broad color spectrum. I can buy 18x10w for 150 dollars. I can sort of justify that cash wise although I know they are less efficient/hot - In...

when an ledis rated 6000k to 6500k how the hell does one guarantee it is either, or and in between? Is this where "bins" come into the equation? sorry, i am learning..... edit - nevermind the Q. i get the whole bins thing now...

Thanks a million for the detailed replies! Cant beleive everyones so damn helpful. Thought i'd get ignored for a basic info thread. cheers The spectrum is what is beating me at the moment - I read (and apparently didnt understand!) alot of threads here and thought my ration would be fine. Is...

So having spent many hours pouring over the DIY threads I have got the bug. I am so glad I didn't rush off and buy an LED unit (though I know its probably cheaper that way) I love soldering and fixing electrical stuff and this kind of diy is right up my alley though the technical aspect behind...

I know what you are saying I have researched the hell out of sellers and it seems for my price range shoping in europe that the vipar may be the only option. i cant see getting 100 (real watt) panel anywhere else this sideof the world of the same quality for the same or close price

Sure For USA

illuminator looks good unfortunately on the wrong side of the ocean and a little out of budget. Is it my imagination or are those 1w Led's a bit more efficient on coverage or is the illuminator website specs a tad generous? ( I think its the former!)

Ok -This seems like the apt thread for newcomers to get help in LED choice! i am at present looking at 2 options: OPTION 1: VIPAR A100 £130 Wattage: 100 Watts (Actual Power Draw) Voltage: AC85-264V Light Spectrum: Blue 440/460nm, Red 630/660nm & Warm White 3000K LED Quantity: 60 LED...

thanks for replies -!! I'll move over to the correct posting thread..... oops cheers :)

hey folks - First time poster so go easy if I post in wrong spot! I think this section covers LEDs! Anywhos... I am loking for an LED lamp for my first grow - Being a euro consumer I don't want to to purchase outside Europe and deal with massive import duties and possibly long distance warranty...