Hi all,
here's my question: I'm new to growing and I decided to start a small setup. The box will be around 4x4x6,5 (1.2M X 1.2M x 2M) but i dont want to use HPS lights or anything similar so i'm heading towards LED lightning. Did a bit of homework, and I narrowed down a few led panels for my setup, any comments or advices?
4x Hans panels: 720€
pros: since its 4 panels i have better coverage, if one gets broken, I still have 3 going on, they were reviewed by growers and got good results , and its not far from my home in case I should sent them for repair, good quality leds, only 224 w in use.
cons: small penetration, no white leds, one year warranty only, new model coming (is that true?)
Vipar B4x4: 530€ (+ postage)
pros: cheap, covers the 4X4 area for less money, 80° lens angle (more penetration), 3 years warranty, it is based in the uk in case I should send something back (less costs than USA or China)
cons: "chinese quality", not much reviews by growers, new product,...
Plant Photonics 280 AMETHYST :
900€ + postage
pros: looks like no one has anything bad to say, good lights, good lenses, good penetration, europe based..., 280w in use
cons: a bit expensive, doesnt cover the 4X4 set up, new models arent ready yet, older ones are all sold out
2x Area51 SGS160: with summer discount, its around
410€ (+ postage + vat + custom so more like
1100€ - 1200 € in total)
pros: looks good, good reviews, cheap
cons: its in the US so I'll likely have to pay around 150 200€ more for postage, custom taxes and VAT. And if something's broken, then its back to the US, meaning huge postage cost and long wait.
Hydrogrowled 189X pro: 900€ (+ postage + customs+ vat) so more like
1100€-1200€ in total
OR
SOL 6 : 690€ (+ postage + customs+ vat) so more like
900€ - 950€ in total
pros: good reviews and users experience so far, modular, top of the gear in this price range so it seems
cons: same as for Area51, far away from my place and huge custom, VAT and postage costs
Wich one would you choose for a similar set up? Why?
For the same price, would you chose the
Hydrogrowled SOL 6 or the
Plant Photonics ?
For the same price, would you chose the
Hydrogrowled 189X or the
2x Area51 160's ?
For the same price, would you chose the
Plant Photonics or the
4x Hans panels +1x Hans mother plant panel ?
Not really wishing to look into Apollo's or other cheap brands for many reasons; quality, warranty, postage costs, sturdyness, fixability, etc etc. unless you guys have something special to talk about?
Any remarks or recommendations? Thanx in advance