Gavita pro 1700e

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

I've been hearing nothing but good things about the gavita and was wondering who uses them and how good do you think it is. Gavita might be my new route as far as led goes but I dont wanna spend thousands on them if they aren't worth it

bk78 · May 16, 2022

They will grow weed just like any other light on the market.

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

bk78 said:
They will grow weed just like any other light on the market.

Cool, so ill get me a $100 chinese knock-off if that's the case

Nutty sKunK · May 16, 2022

I used one for a run until 3 bars of light went out… probably just bad luck if the rest are positive reviews.

They give off an insane amount of light. Almost too much in my 4x4 tent. Have to buy the controllers for dimming which are quite expensive

bk78 · May 16, 2022

Purpfarmer said:
Cool, so ill get me a $100 chinese knock-off if that's the case

A Chinese knock off of the same wattage, will grow the same weed. If you need to get clout on IG or FB with pics, go for the gavita.

Best of luck in your decisions, and have a great week.

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

Nutty sKunK said:
I used one for a run until 3 bars of light went out… probably just bad luck if the rest are positive reviews.

They give off an insane amount of light. Almost too much in my 4x4 tent. Have to buy the controllers for dimming which are quite expensive

I heard, hlg is the next choice

bk78 · May 16, 2022

Purpfarmer said:
I heard, hlg is the next choice

If I were shopping for new lights this would be my choice. Crushes the competition

https://grandmasterleds.ca/products/tarantula-long-leg

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

Damn, they're sold out

shambler · May 16, 2022

I have 2 gavita pro 1700e's in a 4x8 tent, you will need the controller. And that sometimes wont be enough. Even at 50% (which is the lowest it will go) still wasn't low enough for some young plants. I had to put a sheet of plastic between the light and plants for a week or so until they could take it. Other times the the young plants could take the light at 50%. I think the gavita is an awesome light but when i buy another led it will be an hlg, some of those you can dial back to 10%. And you don't have to buy a $250 controller.

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

shambler said:
I have 2 gavita pro 1700e's in a 4x8 tent, you will need the controller. And that sometimes wont be enough. Even at 50% (which is the lowest it will go) still wasn't low enough for some young plants. I had to put a sheet of plastic between the light and plants for a week or so until they could take it. Other times the the young plants could take the light at 50%. I think the gavita is an awesome light but when i buy another led it will be an hlg, some of those you can dial back to 10%. And you don't have to buy a $250 controller.

I use a

shambler said:
I have 2 gavita pro 1700e's in a 4x8 tent, you will need the controller. And that sometimes wont be enough. Even at 50% (which is the lowest it will go) still wasn't low enough for some young plants. I had to put a sheet of plastic between the light and plants for a week or so until they could take it. Other times the the young plants could take the light at 50%. I think the gavita is an awesome light but when i buy another led it will be an hlg, some of those you can dial back to 10%. And you don't have to buy a $250 controller.

i use a 600 respect 600watt hlg and am very pleased, I was think about upgrading to the scorpion but I hear gavita is better

Millo · May 16, 2022

bk78 said:
If I were shopping for new lights this would be my choice. Crushes the competition

https://grandmasterleds.ca/products/tarantula-long-leg

2.99 μmol/j Dayum!

shambler · May 16, 2022

I'm still new to led's, those gavitas are the only led's I've ever used, but they are killing it vs the 600 watt hid.

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

Gavitas spectrum is vest for veg, while hlg spectrum is best for flower

lusidghost · May 16, 2022

The new Spectrum King Phoenix has better specs and is a lot cheaper.

Phoenix 680W

Spectrum King’s Phoenix 680W is the new LED standard for 1:1 1000W DE HPS replacements, using 36% less power while delivering the highest reliability in the industry. SK Cryo-Therm cooling technology enables an ultra slim form factor, allowing for maximum airflow and minimizing micro-climates...

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Chubbycherub · May 16, 2022

Purpfarmer said:
I heard, hlg is the next choice

My last two grow lights were HLG and they always deliver. I'm using the HLG Scorpion Diablo right now. It lets you dial down enough for new plants and blasts them when they're ready! lol I have it set to 40% right now on my current grow. About 22 inches away from the tops. Plants are 6 weeks old.

Had a fan catch fire like 3 weeks ago and it melted all over the light and it still works perfectly. It melted on the heat sink only. Don't trust vivosun fans.

Purpfarmer · May 16, 2022

Chubbycherub said:
My last two grow lights were HLG and they always deliver. I'm using the HLG Scorpion Diablo right now. It lets you dial down enough for new plants and blasts them when they're ready! lol I have it set to 40% right now on my current grow. About 22 inches away from the tops. Plants are 6 weeks old.

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Had a fan catch fire like 3 weeks ago and it melted all over the light and it still works perfectly. It melted on the heat sink only. Don't trust vivosun fans.

Is the scorpion worth the buy?

Chubbycherub · May 16, 2022

Purpfarmer said:
Is the scorpion worth the buy?

Well it's better than my last light. It has a nice spread and could do a 5x5 tent. I've only ever used HLG so I couldn't compare it to anything else

MikeMuffler · May 16, 2022

With a 3rd party light controller like Trolmaster you can turn the 1700e down to 35% power. Works fine for rooted clones. If you supplement co2 you can use full power at about week 3 or 4 of flower. I love my gavitas, though they were given to me for free for helping a buddy, can't really say whether I would buy them on my own accord.

shambler · May 16, 2022

I emailed gavita and they said the light wont turn on with any controller under 50%

MikeMuffler · May 16, 2022

shambler said:
I emailed gavita and they said the light wont turn on with any controller under 50%

Mine turn on at 35% with a Trolmaster

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