Hollatchaboy
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Is it possible to dim the sf1000d?
Spider farmer sf1000d dimmer question
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Canada_420
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No the new D models can't be dimmed. :/ bummer
Dreminen169
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Why the fuck wouldn’t they put a dimming switch on a brand new light? Serious question.
Canada_420
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I'm not sure I just read it on the thread from spiderfarmer about the new models coming soon. Lol. Most likely the style of diode isnt capable
idk lol
Hollatchaboy
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I'm guessing it's the diode too.I'm not sure I just read it on the thread from spiderfarmer about the new models coming soon. Lol. Most likely the style of diode isnt capable
JoeBlow5823
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Better question, why are you trying to dim a 100w light? I sprout under a 315 cmh at 100%
Hollatchaboy
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Daisy chain.
Rocket Soul
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Cause its cheaper with no dimmer. SF is not what you call a topshelf light maker.
Its not the diode, its the power supply. Samsung diodes can run up to 200ma and down to reaaaal low, actually i dont think theres a lower limit.I'm not sure I just read it on the thread from spiderfarmer about the new models coming soon. Lol. Most likely the style of diode isnt capable
Canada_420
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Run sf series along with a hlg r spec. No difference in the plants. But to each their own, power supply makes sence
Hollatchaboy
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Makes sense.
Hollatchaboy
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I just figured the "d" in sf1000d might've meant dimmer.. lol
Hollatchaboy
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I watched hygrohybrid run both and they both did well, but I do feel hlg is better quality. $89.00 for what sf is advertising might be worth a shot though.
Rocket Soul
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I urge you to ask Spiderfarmer, they are on the forum. You can tag them by using the @Spiderfarmerled handle. See if you can get some sense from them.
Hollatchaboy
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I did. They answered this morning. The only said it's not dimmable. No other explanation. Seems like they're kinda secretive about it. I think I'm just gonna pull the trigger on it and see if it's as good as they say.
JoeBlow5823
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Still not understanding why you need to dim it.... even a 2x2 area is only getting 25w/sqft.
Canada_420
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It's the diode itself. Id personally get the regular ones with the dimmer. Heres a list of the diodes and the differences. The dimmed model has the lM301B the sf D lights have these lm301d's
3030 LEDs | SAMSUNG LED | Samsung LED Global Website
Samsung 3030 LEDs - Mid Power LEDs. Unmatched market efficacy allows extraordinary productivity, with line-ups to meet various general lighting market needs
Rocket Soul
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Im really not sure where youre getting this info from: no mention of lm301d on the Spiderfarmer website, only mentions "samsung diodes".It's the diode itself. Id personally get the regular ones with the dimmer. Heres a list of the diodes and the differences. The dimmed model has the lM301B the sf D lights have these lm301d's
3030 LEDs | SAMSUNG LED | Samsung LED Global Website
Samsung 3030 LEDs - Mid Power LEDs. Unmatched market efficacy allows extraordinary productivity, with line-ups to meet various general lighting market needswww.samsung.com
Also i count around 232 (and maybe 220 of then white) diodes on that board. The lm301d is a 0.2w mid power, in this case its being driven around 0.4w (100w/220 is almost 0.4) it does not make any sense at all, youre saying a 0.2w diode cannot be driven at 0.2w. Please check again.
Canada_420
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Here's a reply from spiderfarmer on amazon stating the lm301d diodes, first reply. The regular sf series are the better light. Also the d doesnt have meanwell drivers.
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Hollatchaboy
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No... sorry... someone mentioned it so I just thought maybe that made sense for the "d" in the sf1000d
MintyDreadlocks
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D is for DIMMER
but seriously thats dumb as hell. no dimmer but you csll it a D series? thats a sham.