circular led grow space

OneHitDone

OneHitDone

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dalack said:
I got a price on this nalite 800 watt light on alibaba for $625 shipped. It uses Lm561c leds.
Do you think I can build a better light for around the same?
I was planning on buying 4 of these lights to fit my 9x9 space
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Low cost up front, low operating cost, best yield, best quality etc?
Be aware that led has some issues to work around to be super successful. Even the "best" growers seem to still be sorting out cal-mag problems, purple stems, pale plants etc.
You know 4 1K's would get'r done.
Have also heard good things about the Helian DE 750 fixtures
I am partial to the 1K Hortilux Blue Metal Halide - Like a 315 CMH on Steroids :hump:
 
Chris Edward

Chris Edward

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dalack said:
I got a price on this nalite 800 watt light on alibaba for $625 shipped. It uses Lm561c leds.
Do you think I can build a better light for around the same?
I was planning on buying 4 of these lights to fit my 9x9 space
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@dalack,
Watch out for the Alibaba stuff.
They typically sell the rejects to people who buy in small quantities (less than a pallet).

If you do go with this light, test the power supplies really well or on second thought, it is probably best to chuck them and get something you know you can depend on.
No sense in your home burning down cause you wanted to save $70 by not using a proper LED driver.
 
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dalack

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Theres 10 80watt drivers per light and I'm buying 4 lights so I'm probably not gonna be replacing them all. They're encased in metal so I think I'll be fine plus they'll be in my shed.
 
gr865

gr865

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@dalack

Hey buddy, your asking question but if it's not the answer your looking for you saying well I am going to do it anyways. There is some sound advice being given.
Do your research on the lights you want to use, see if anyone is using them and make a decision. If it is the wrong one then you will be changing lights soon, if they work then that is good for you.
JMHO!

Good luck on your grow!
 
Chris Edward

Chris Edward

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dalack said:
Theres 10 80watt drivers per light and I'm buying 4 lights so I'm probably not gonna be replacing them all. They're encased in metal so I think I'll be fine plus they'll be in my shed.
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@dalack
Ok, you know best...
When the units begin smoking, don't say I didn't warn you...
 
Chris Edward

Chris Edward

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gr865 said:
@dalack

Hey buddy, your asking question but if it's not the answer your looking for you saying well I am going to do it anyways. There is some sound advice being given.
Do your research on the lights you want to use, see if anyone is using them and make a decision. If it is the wrong one then you will be changing lights soon, if they work then that is good for you.
JMHO!

Good luck on your grow!
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@gr865
Exactly!!!
But having dealt with Chinese exporters for a while, I know they are all "no problem, we can do it" and they will promise you the moon knowing full well they cannot even come close.

They also make claims on their products knowing full well no one is is going to challenge it and if they do, they will have to fly to China with their lawyers, who will have do things according to Chinese law, which is not outsider friendly.
So dealing with Chinese businesses when you are buying less than a shipping crate of items a month is a gamble at best.

But whatever, it's not my "shed" that will burn down...
 
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