somebody1701
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I'm moving to a remote location that is subject to hot humid summers and freezing during the winters. The power company wants 20K (not kidding) just to run the lines to my property. I'm seriously considering going stand-alone solar, especially given the fact that I can get a 30% tax credit for any money I spend on solar.
Clearly, light efficiency (both from an electrical and heat standpoint) will be critical in this situation so I'm considering going completely LED. I'm also considering an underground room for temperature stability. I currently have a 3.5 X 6 (plant space, not total) room with a 600W HID and 2 240W BS LED panels that I put 6 to 10 plants in coco in smart pots. I really don't need as much production as this room produces so I could shrink the grow space down a bit.
I have a 3rd BS panel that I use for my early veg in a tiny veg closet. I've had 3 failures in two years on the Blackstars. I've been able to repair them myself, but it's a real PITA. I was considering purchasing two more BSs just so I could cannabalize them over time for parts if necessary but I'm not so keen on that idea after this latest failure. Frankly, if I wasn't needing super high effeciency due to the solar power issue, I would stick with HID because my results have been excellent.
I'd love to hear from anyone that's in a situation similar to mine with some real grow experience. Thanks in advance.
Clearly, light efficiency (both from an electrical and heat standpoint) will be critical in this situation so I'm considering going completely LED. I'm also considering an underground room for temperature stability. I currently have a 3.5 X 6 (plant space, not total) room with a 600W HID and 2 240W BS LED panels that I put 6 to 10 plants in coco in smart pots. I really don't need as much production as this room produces so I could shrink the grow space down a bit.
I have a 3rd BS panel that I use for my early veg in a tiny veg closet. I've had 3 failures in two years on the Blackstars. I've been able to repair them myself, but it's a real PITA. I was considering purchasing two more BSs just so I could cannabalize them over time for parts if necessary but I'm not so keen on that idea after this latest failure. Frankly, if I wasn't needing super high effeciency due to the solar power issue, I would stick with HID because my results have been excellent.
I'd love to hear from anyone that's in a situation similar to mine with some real grow experience. Thanks in advance.