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The Magnum Plus is only $1199 (only...) not $1999 btw I bought it on sale for $999 Watch for specials!! or even ask for a better price, maybe call and ask when they are going on sale, you might get lucky and it never ever hurts to ask... I own both and would not go with the 357 magnum again...

Very nice! Im excited to hear more about your custom spectrum. Im using a company that uses - A Full Spectrum: That includes: 440nm, 470nm, 525nm, 640nm, 660nm, 740nm --Spectra Ratios: 75% Red, 10% Blue, 15% Green, no White at all with fantastic results. Id be interested to hear what the...

HGL raping? I know they are definitely more expensive, but like I said, what really sold us was the modular design and over-all quality. Our reasoning on spending the higher $s was that as technology advances, the HGL light allows for lens replacement/Upgrades, spectrum changes, and other...

Thanks, I went and checked them out. Nice to see they added green to their spectrum and upgraded the drivers and heatsinks. Sure seems like they are on the right track. I just wish they would provide more specifications on their products. I noticed with some of the higher end lights now that...

HaHa! I understand the value of Par, I simply said not to rely on the values companies claim. I never said Par was useless. I actually did do diligent research elsewhere, not grow light websites lol, infact thats exactly where I was coming from...

Which model Advanced compared to which model Penetrator? I mean if we are talking "this light will work" then we would have never had advancement in lighting, or weed for that matter. Look guys, all Im saying is that there is better for your $ out there and to try and stay as educated and as...

Ok, well I was hoping not to get into a long debate and Im not the techy of my group, but I will try and give you some references. 1W Leds are typically driven at 350mA and 3W are driven at 700mA. mA are the amount of amperage the item will draw in an hour. Why the Mfgs call 700mA drawing...

I did say Advanced was better, and if you think Blackstar is high quality, then you havent had a good LED light, its made cheaply and without going into greater detail, left me with fear of failure and bottom line did not do what it claimed in my experience. Multiple overhead lights can create...

I didnt say it meant nothing, I said I wouldn't rely on the values companies give their lights. You can find a LED light on EBay that give great ratings but is junk. I was just suggesting doing a little research, maybe checking out some independent tests and not opting for a cheap light or not...

Well, first off, 3W LEDs are actually only 2W, but wait.... Im just a layman, here is a good place to start educating yourself on LEDs and how the diodes work. http://www.myhydroponicgardening.com/the-cannabis-growers-guide-to-led-grow-lights-1w-versus-3w-and-higher/ There is tons of info...

Last one, I promise! We found that LEDs that have switchable spectrums are not using the spectrum to its full potential. I mean does the sun switch from blue to red?? Does a plant grow under incandescent, sure it does, but not to its full potential. Plants use light wavelenghts, most of them...

Check out the University of Washingtons comparison tests. I believe Haight and Apache has comparison tests as well. As far as Spectrum goes, you can find a ton of information online and independent test labs using green wavelengths, which only a few grow light Mfg are using now. Jeez! I didnt...

The new Diamond series does out perform Hydro-Grows 3 year old entry level LEDs, but take a look at the new Penetrator-Pro series or even just the mid-line models... I wasnt trying to be an advertisement for Hydro-Grow, there are other high quality LEDs available as I mentioned in my original...

Oh, Im not trying to give advanced a bad rap at all, and I may not personally own one, but my co-op has used Advanced among others, Advanced has a descent light and Im glad they are finally using descent Lenses. When I decided to switch over to LED Advanced was the front leader until I started...

My point was just to do a bit more research, I have grown with multiple lights, HPS/MH, CFLs, etc.. If you need multiple lights, wouldnt you just be better off with a light meant for the size of your grow? I mean if you have to supplement, then the main light isnt doing its job or your asking...

I wouldnt rely on Par value or Lumens when choosing an LED. Its all about the Spectrum, Lens and design of the light. Check out Haight, Apache, Hydro-Grow, and even some of the University research going on. Its actually some pretty interesting reading. After researching LEDs (for months now) and...

LEDs are still an emerging technology. Most of the LEDs sold today will become obsolete very quickly. I agree that you will get what you pay for on LED lights, but that being said, I would look for a company that is actively researching spectrum's, lenses, design, etc... I have used LEDs from...

I would suggest doing a little more research on LEDs before you pull the trigger on another light. Blackstars are junk, the light panels you buy from Ebay are junk, Advanced uses a generic lens which is better, but is still behind in technology and uses a standard spectrum, I also think that...

I would suggest doing a little more research on LEDs before you pull the trigger on another light. Blackstars are junk, the light panels you buy from Ebay are junk, Advanced uses a generic lens which is better, but is still behind in technology and uses a standard spectrum, I also think that...

Ha! That is what it looks like...