Could do with a pointer to the tech I should be looking at, Things keep changing with LEDs, COBs etc.
Currently I use a 400w MH to veg in a 4x4, and a 600w hps, OR, 2 x 275w (at the wall) Mars Hydro Blurples (the long ones, 1 x 3 "grid" of LEDs - old school).
School's out on the flowering HPS vs 2 x Mars. I get around the same weight, just different type of buds.
School's NOT out on VEG, the Mars (2 of) are trounced by a 400w MH. The LEDs are fine until the pants start getting bigger and then they just can't keep up.
Sometimes....as my tent is actually 4x8, I run the 600w in the 4x4 section, and one of the mars lengthways at the end, to effectively run a 4x6 tent. But best ignore this as it complicates things unless you know something I don't. Lets just stick to 4x4 for now. (unless I can make something that has switchable rows, so I can swicth parts of the light off)
I've had yet another digital balast give up- this time in a acid kind of way - something leaked inside that has eaten at the aluminium casing. I'm getting tired of the fire risk of MH lamps, as much as they perform well.
What I'm looking for is the current tech I should buy in terms of LED/COB?Quantum etc that consumes around 600W or less, is good for a 4x4, and will deliver BETTER than an HPS 600w in terms of yield.
In other words, I don't want to spend any more on electricity, and if I am to spend on a decent 4x4 light, it has to deliver in terms of a decent gain in performance.
I know there are many threads,but the DIY Quantum one is 989 pages alone! It's too overwhealming.
I'm happy for specific products recommendations, and, I'm also very DIY and electrically capable if making one is the best option. I just need a pointer in the right direction.
Currently I use a 400w MH to veg in a 4x4, and a 600w hps, OR, 2 x 275w (at the wall) Mars Hydro Blurples (the long ones, 1 x 3 "grid" of LEDs - old school).
School's out on the flowering HPS vs 2 x Mars. I get around the same weight, just different type of buds.
School's NOT out on VEG, the Mars (2 of) are trounced by a 400w MH. The LEDs are fine until the pants start getting bigger and then they just can't keep up.
Sometimes....as my tent is actually 4x8, I run the 600w in the 4x4 section, and one of the mars lengthways at the end, to effectively run a 4x6 tent. But best ignore this as it complicates things unless you know something I don't. Lets just stick to 4x4 for now. (unless I can make something that has switchable rows, so I can swicth parts of the light off)
I've had yet another digital balast give up- this time in a acid kind of way - something leaked inside that has eaten at the aluminium casing. I'm getting tired of the fire risk of MH lamps, as much as they perform well.
What I'm looking for is the current tech I should buy in terms of LED/COB?Quantum etc that consumes around 600W or less, is good for a 4x4, and will deliver BETTER than an HPS 600w in terms of yield.
In other words, I don't want to spend any more on electricity, and if I am to spend on a decent 4x4 light, it has to deliver in terms of a decent gain in performance.
I know there are many threads,but the DIY Quantum one is 989 pages alone! It's too overwhealming.
I'm happy for specific products recommendations, and, I'm also very DIY and electrically capable if making one is the best option. I just need a pointer in the right direction.
