Ok -This seems like the apt thread for newcomers to get help in LED choice!
i am at present looking at 2 options:
OPTION 1: VIPAR A100 £130
Wattage: 100 Watts (Actual Power Draw)
Voltage: AC85-264V
Light Spectrum: Blue 440/460nm, Red 630/660nm & Warm White 3000K
LED Quantity: 60
LED Type: 3 Watt High Output
LED Viewing Angle: 80°
3-Year Warranty (Serviced in the UK)
OPTION 2: EBAY UK PANEL £130
Wattage: 100 Watts (Actual Power Draw) (50 x 3w LED)
Voltage: AC85-264V
Light Spectrum: 380nm (UV) 430nm (deep blue) 450nm (blue) 460nm (blue) 610nm (orange) 630nm (red) 660nm (deep red) 670nm (deep red) 3000k (warm white) 6000k (day light White) 12000k (white)
LED Quantity: 50
LED Type: 3 Watt High Output Double Lens
LED Viewing Angle: UNKNOWN
18 month Warranty (Serviced in the UK)
I haven't a clue how to discern the best one?
The ebay unit has a considerable more extensive spectrum (9 band + UV versus 5 band) , but 10 less LED's and slightly less warranty? I am not sure if the vipar has a double lens type of LED or does this matter and how beneficial is the UV and extra bands anyway?
I would be leaning towards the ebay unit at present...? I want the panel for veg and flower (i will be getting 2 of whatever panels I decide on)
Any thoughts?