DocofRock
Well-Known Member
I’ve been wanting a new light for my 4x4 for a while now, especially since adding CO2 (tank) to the tent. I’ve spent about a month deliberating, as there are some excellent fixtures out there. In just the past two years, horticultural LED technology has made some pretty immense strides. So the other day, I headed down to the hydro store, having decided that among all the contenders (of which the ROI was one), I decided I wanted the Gavita 1700e. I loaded it onto the cart, grabbed the two additional several hundred dollar add-ons needed to be able to dim the light, and strolled my happy ass to the checkout area.
I guess there was still a part of me that wasn’t entirely decided, because as I was checking out, I started talking to the guy at the register about my choice. After talking to him for a minute, I decided to just flat out ask... “is the Gavita really worth it? I mean, there are some great options out there.” He looked at me, and as frankly and bluntly as possible, said “No. Not at all.”
Long story short, I ended up walking out the door with $700 saved and the GC ROI 720E. I’m going to summarize my review in two pictures.
1) 4 Feet above the “canopy”, where the PAR sensor was moved all around the floor of the tent, from the corners to the center.
2) My PAR log... at 4 feet. 4.... feet....
I mean, there’s not much else to say. Oh, except for maybe:
I think I’m in love.
I guess there was still a part of me that wasn’t entirely decided, because as I was checking out, I started talking to the guy at the register about my choice. After talking to him for a minute, I decided to just flat out ask... “is the Gavita really worth it? I mean, there are some great options out there.” He looked at me, and as frankly and bluntly as possible, said “No. Not at all.”
Long story short, I ended up walking out the door with $700 saved and the GC ROI 720E. I’m going to summarize my review in two pictures.
1) 4 Feet above the “canopy”, where the PAR sensor was moved all around the floor of the tent, from the corners to the center.
2) My PAR log... at 4 feet. 4.... feet....
I mean, there’s not much else to say. Oh, except for maybe:
I think I’m in love.