dargd1
Well-Known Member
I think overall, for most of us, we recognize that COBs do in fact produce larger yeildsI just want to point out 1-1.5 GPW is a normal goal for HID. The only LED technology I am aware of that has broken that has been COB (@Growmau5 achieved 1.91 while driving at, like, 40% of 1400mA.)
COB is LED technology, but they were made to replace HPS in highbay/lowbay industrial and warehouse applications, whereas LED panels using a large amount of small diodes were not invented for this purpose.
So as time goes on just like every other market better products show up. If you are looking to upgrade to the newest and better lighting options, COBs is the way to go. Timber for example sells parts to build your own and complete hanging units ready to go. As Olive Drab green indicated there are several Companies available that can get you into COBs whether you build your own or opt for complete sets. He named a few of them.I have had decent success with a pair of P300's in a 2' x 5' closet. I generally grow 2 or 3 plants and have had excellent results. But I am only on my 3rd grow so I'm still a newbie...I guess. I am thinking about using a fairly large attic to build a 4' x 8' x 7' grow room. Because of the success I had with the P300's I was just going to buy more of of those...but...I also assemble guitar amp kits and am a chronic builder/tinkerer. Up until yesterday I thought Platinum and Mars were it for LED's...it never occured to me that I could build or assemble something better (like I did with my hand wired amp that kills the commercial brands)...now I am intrigued. Not looking to hijack the thread or anything...but can you all recommend a good LED light(s) that I can assemble instead of spending $2 or $3k on more of what I currently have?
Thanks...