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yeah good links bro besides htg, at least for leds that is i hear there other shit is ok.
If you can produce a light like that for sub $600 I would definitely buy it. Just outta curiousity whats the spectrum ratio you are using? Most companies are using like 7:1:1:1 Red/far red:Green:blue. Were you including any far red (>720 NM)? Supposedly exposure to that reduces darkness time by 2 hours. My light has it but I'm afraid to deviate from 12/12, but with far red ur supposed to be able to go 14/10 which has the same effects as 12/12 and allows flowering plants to recieve more light => bigger buds. BTW that info is from Ed Rosenthals book, in flowering section. He says exposure to 730 NM just before lights out reduces the 2 hour time required for the flowering hormone to change to its active state. Havent dont much research but if I could give my ladies an extra 2 hours of light in flower it would be nice.First off thanks for all the feedback guys!
The light design is coming on very well, and will be available very soon.
A few things I can confirm so far-
-The light will be around 300W (Actual power)
-True 3W Single Chip LED's (Driven a little under max power, which will extend the lifespan of the light)
-It has a feature which enables it to be linked up to up to 4 other lights of its kind (This works two fold-It makes it more practical, 4 x 300W lights through 1 timer, 1 power plug = equals less cables. Also, it means you will be able to have more coverage and more control over your coverage. As opposed to using 1 x 500-1000W light)
-I have developed my own spectrum formula (Based on my own research)
-I am working on using no glass panel between the LED's and the plants. (The glass panel can absorb anywhere between 8 - 15% of precious light). I would like something to protect the LED's from the outside environment though, I am looking into other options.
-All internal components (fans, drivers etc) are of very high quality.
-I am still testing a range of different lenses ( 30/60/90/120 degrees. My personal choice is the 90 degree lens, but the decision will be based on my research).
-The casing has a protective layer on it to prevent scratches, which in turn will prevent rust if the grow room is humid.
-The light will come with a 3 year warranty (I will service all the lights in house and guarantee a quick turn around time - that's if they develop a fault...which is unlikely)
-The light will come with a digital timer, instruction booklet, warranty card.
-I am working on a flat rate cost for world wide shipping - somewhere around $50.
And finally, the all important cost...
$600 (I am working on this)
I grow with LED's. I know what I am talking about. I am an LED grower and my light is designed for LED growers.
I have considered everything in regards to the design and function of the light - This is all based on my own findings and scientific fact.
I want to make LED more mainstream - I believe this means a drop in price - which in turn means working to lower profits (Whilst not skrimping on quality - this is essential).
Thanks for the feedback guys, all will be revealed soon...
Haha ya man its some interesting shit. It was hard for me to understand all that shit he was talkin about but it makes sense. His book was the best reading on growing sense I have ever come across. Dont get me wrong I got so much off the forums but having it all in one place was sweet.thats some interesting shit bro im gonna look into that.
Nice man. Supposedly far red also reaches deep into the canopy, and lower leaves that only end up recieving far red end up stretching out to reach light. Ive seen this first hand with my light, some of the lower fan leaves have 6-8 inch stems and are bending lol. But they got to the "light."I have far red spotlights that I use in addition to my panel. I haven't really done enough experimenting with them to be an expert on the subject, but here.s what I've noticed: far red exposure helps to make the buds more dense. I feel like the nugs getting direct exposure to the far red lights are more sense than those not. This was the main reason I bought them. I haven't tried the 14/10 with far red thing yet, but I may explore that later.
Nice, I just got an LED and starting 6 clones under it to see how they do. Rooted them under some CFLs, giving them another week to veg then flowering them.I've just started a new grow using a Kessil h150 General Purpose Purple. My hydro store guy gave me a huge discount because he wanted me to see how it did and review it. I'm very impressed with this light, it is BRIGHT. It hurts to even look in my grow tent it's so bright. Currently my little sprout has already caught up in size in just 3 days to a friend's plants, and they started their grow a couple weeks ago. The light is 8" above my sprout, I had it closer, but it caused slight light burn because it was too bright for the little thing; currently I'm vegging on a 20/4 light schedule. My little sprout is a nice deep green and has no stretch at all. I'm so impressed I'm already planning to purchase 3 more Kessil lights.
Check out my sig for a link to my grow journal.
To all experienced and first time LED growers out there I ask you this...
Within reason, what would be your ideal LED grow light?
Size, Ratio, Chips used, lens etc?
Do you base those decisions on your own research or on that of the LED grow light companies?