tokingtiger
Well-Known Member
just got another 400w with 5w diodes. actual draw is 200ish watts. I always just estimate 1/2 actual after checking so many times and it always coming out so close to that amount. In my head, ( scary place), I always figure actual draw from LED to equel real wattage of a HPS. I know the science says the LED should cover more with less but actual results always tells me again that if I keep actual LED draw to what I would need for HPS I do save tons on heat, thus less ac, less heat signature, less $ for my med's. I use my older LED's (3w diodes) for side lighting. plants grow 3 to 4 feet. use an 8ft tent but only have 5 plants and the end has a little chair and box I trim on. neighbors are cool and all but smell is smell, if I climb in and trim there, I also give a nice CO2 dose to tent that day :+) here is link to light, I bought one about 6 months ago and it is working great. had two sidelights finally bite the dust so this will fill in for those.. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-400w-mars-2-led-grow-light-strip-for-medical-plants-greenhouse-and-indoor-plants/1816886365.html