thetr33man
Well-Known Member
Ive got a like new apollo that isnt in use. Here are the factory specs...
APOLLO 10 LED GROW LIGHT
Lifespan: 50000Hours
Working Environment: 45%-95%RH, -20-40℃
Working Frequency: 50/60Hz
Input Voltage: AC100-240V
Output Voltage: DC32-45V
Power: 370W
Net Weight: 7.35KG
LED Qty: 150pcs*3W
Size: 609*283*85MM
PF: 0.9
Output Current: 700MA
It currently draws right about 300 at the wall according to kill-a-watt meter.
Its got 5 dual channel drivers that put out 34-50v @ 650mA.
I could remove the LED plates and replace them with COB's.
I have no idea what kind of efficiency a unit like this has from the factory, but Im guessing its pretty bad.
Is it worth upgrading a unit like this or better off just putting the money into a completely DIY light? I could probably get $200 for it on craigslist.
I COULD put in 20 cxb2530 with 2 in parallel on each channel of the drivers to reduce current to 325mA and get efficiency pretty high, around 53% Im guessing, for $200. Would cost more like $500 to go with single 3590's in each spot... and get 60% + effeciency.
APOLLO 10 LED GROW LIGHT
Lifespan: 50000Hours
Working Environment: 45%-95%RH, -20-40℃
Working Frequency: 50/60Hz
Input Voltage: AC100-240V
Output Voltage: DC32-45V
Power: 370W
Net Weight: 7.35KG
LED Qty: 150pcs*3W
Size: 609*283*85MM
PF: 0.9
Output Current: 700MA
It currently draws right about 300 at the wall according to kill-a-watt meter.
Its got 5 dual channel drivers that put out 34-50v @ 650mA.
I could remove the LED plates and replace them with COB's.
I have no idea what kind of efficiency a unit like this has from the factory, but Im guessing its pretty bad.
Is it worth upgrading a unit like this or better off just putting the money into a completely DIY light? I could probably get $200 for it on craigslist.
I COULD put in 20 cxb2530 with 2 in parallel on each channel of the drivers to reduce current to 325mA and get efficiency pretty high, around 53% Im guessing, for $200. Would cost more like $500 to go with single 3590's in each spot... and get 60% + effeciency.