GimmieThe Loot
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Got jus two 00seed northern light.... Im having a hard time deciding should i get viparspectra par450 par600 or par 700? I have 2x3 space i need input... Thanks
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CriticalCheeze
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Those are fine for veg, sub-par for flower.
if you're going to go LED, invest the money or go with COBs.
you can get a 250w hps system for prob 100 bucks.
my .02c
if you're going to go LED, invest the money or go with COBs.
you can get a 250w hps system for prob 100 bucks.
my .02c
sunny747
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Nobody likes the Vipars, but I have seen pics of killer grows...If you go with Vipar get 2 300's then you can move them around a bit and you will always have kick ass veg lights. Nothing vegges like blurple.
It is true though...you could get a 2 cob vero 29 v7 for about the same price ($259) from Timber Grow Lights.. That would fill a 2x3 no problem with about 700 ppfd (Don't quote me on that)... Just disconnect the dimmer to get the full blast of light at 210 watts..... Get the 3500 k though. I have the 3000... Not enough blue for my liking. (Running these at 100 watts does create some heat though)
Here is what I did.. I connected my crappy 75w Apollo blurple to my 2 vero cobs... It's now a pretty sweet light.
It is true though...you could get a 2 cob vero 29 v7 for about the same price ($259) from Timber Grow Lights.. That would fill a 2x3 no problem with about 700 ppfd (Don't quote me on that)... Just disconnect the dimmer to get the full blast of light at 210 watts..... Get the 3500 k though. I have the 3000... Not enough blue for my liking. (Running these at 100 watts does create some heat though)
Here is what I did.. I connected my crappy 75w Apollo blurple to my 2 vero cobs... It's now a pretty sweet light.
Nugachino
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Here's 2 Vero29c chips in roughly a 1.5 sq ft area. 3500k spectrum. Mystery bean- indica growth, sativa high... and bloom times.
Don't know what I'm going to get from this as of yet. This is the first run with this cabinet and light. But, I thought I'd show it off. Give you an idea of things.
Don't know what I'm going to get from this as of yet. This is the first run with this cabinet and light. But, I thought I'd show it off. Give you an idea of things.
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Lucky Luke
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If ya dont mind, what did that light cost ya all up?
SonsOfAvery
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After a lot of reading, COBs are the way forward when it comes to LED.
I currently have a Meizhi 600w (270w actual) it's basically a viparspecta with a different name. But much cheaper and performance so far is great.
Not sure what country you're in but check out these Meizhi on eBay. 300w models for £50! If you're gonna go with a cheaper light I'd recommend these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222170908704
I currently have a Meizhi 600w (270w actual) it's basically a viparspecta with a different name. But much cheaper and performance so far is great.
Not sure what country you're in but check out these Meizhi on eBay. 300w models for £50! If you're gonna go with a cheaper light I'd recommend these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222170908704
GimmieThe Loot
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Thanks for all the help.. Its greatly appreciated
Nugachino
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Also. If my image looks really dark. Its because my phone's sensor is absolute rubbish. I have to adjust the dimmer just above stable output for this thing to be able to see anything outside the lit area. Otherwise you're looking at a great big lit bush. And nothing but black outside that lit space.
chemphlegm
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Viparspectra 600.
alright already...I'll bite.
Ima die hard hps/mh 1000 watt tried and true grower. every time I tried an alternative I was left wanting.
never tried these cobs, am watching though. can you link me to a complete ready to use system
(220v is a +) that would more than replace my expectations of one 1k hps in flower only?
thanks so much
sunny747
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It's hard to beat a 1000 w hps for density, penetration etc,,, But you would save on electricity and cooling with COBS.. 6 veros @ 100 watts or 12 cree cxb... Check out Northern Grow lights or check in with @CobKits on here.. He knows pretty much everything and can provide cost effective solutions..
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also have meizhi led,it's amazing, my plants like it
growin-Jables
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I'm using a viparspectra 450w along with a 400w hps. Works fantastic.....
