I am thinking somewhere around 5x5 or 6x6 area. Those lights are both showing 3k spectrum, is there any spectral read out of those tasty leds? And is 3k the correct spectrum for flowering?
Any recommendation on a reputable brand for prebuilt? I'm not into diy at this time.
From a long time hid grower that has switched over to cobs .par has never been better and heatload is about 40% less now
Look at the cxp 420 fixture @ pacific lighting concepts, top notch imo.cant link from my phone but its on googleAny recommendation on a reputable brand for prebuilt? I'm not into diy at this time.
Links don't hurt my feelings
http://www.pacificlightconcepts.com/product/cxp-420/Look at the cxp 420 fixture @ pacific lighting concepts, top notch imo.cant link from my phone but its on google
You should stay with HPS. Actually go DE if you have not already. Running 2k fixtures is very minimal electric bill.Hey guys,
I have been looking around for led lights, I am currently using fluoros for veg and hps for flowering. I want to reduce my light bill and I am willing to invest in led fixtures to make this happen. I have been researching tirelessly and as with anything, some people LOVE this light and some people HATE the same light. I ended up here and checked out the sticky that is supposed to help people with direction on which led to buy. That post was mostly confusing, and when I skipped to the last page it has been closed due to people bitching at each other. So here I ask for some insight on the led world, I want to start a new flower room under leds and I need some guidance.
Any help on what led brands are tried and true? And also any that completely suck?
Links would be amazingly helpful!
I am open to any and all info on every aspect of growing. I am willing to learn everything I can from anyone I can. And also willing to share all the knowledge I have on any subject.
Oh and for the record, the confusion has almost brought me back to the idea of just continuing to use hps for the sake of understanding that beast.
Thanks in advance
I got my last rig for $70 on CraigsList. (600 watt lumatek ballast + light & reflector)
Awesome!
it looks like it depends on the manufacturer and what they say their ballasts footprint is. this is what tastyled recommeds.
Looks like it is coming along, although I am still not convinced that cobs hit all the spectrums that led panels hit. Ok, so efficiency is better, what about hitting all the different spectrums the plant desires? Instead of just a single spectrum per cob? That seems astornomically expensive if you want to hit more than one spectrum at a time? Any spectral readout from ANY cobs? To compare to what led panels are putting out. I am not trying to argue that leds are better, but are they? And if anyone says no, back it up with proof that cobs are doing more than producing more light. We all know more light is better to an extent, but we need to be providing the correct light to for it to matter right?From a long time hid grower that has switched over to cobs .par has never been better and heatload is about 40% less now
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Thats^^^^@ day 35 under low power cob and about 750ppfd
The par meter pic is the other side of the room @ 18 inches from the fixture.im happy as hell,you need to bone up on some of the newer tech,things are changing rapidly lol.
20% instantly what my friend?
I am still interested in using leds as of now due to the cheaper price and spectrum balance vs hid. I don't see the point in using cobs still
COBS ARE LEGIT Those blurple strip lights really did those plants proud lol
