Woohoo! Finally got my Apache AT600 Set Up!
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Chunky Stool
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$2,500 is a lot of money to replace a 1,000 watt HID. 
Chunky Stool
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I would worry about dropping that much into a rig while the technology is evolving so fast. I've got a feeling the price of COBs will take a massive dip soon. When that happens, people won't be able to sell their old gear. Recycling will be the end of the road for HID ballasts & reflectors.
tstick
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Granted, the AT600 is even older tech than COBs and it's still a really nice light...completely different everything than any other light on the market....NASA tested, UL listed -all that good stuff! It's a classic. But, yeah, the price has always been the sticking point on those lights...I always envied people who could afford them, though!
BB Boomer
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Hi,
Yes it is the 3:2 w/r with 14 degree lenses but I just ordered the 50 degree lenses because to get a 3' clearance over the canopy I will have to have the light at the ceiling so there would be no leeway if I needed anymore space. The 50 degree lenses will give me more wiggle room in that area.
I know what you are saying about the cobs. I have been watching the posts but it seems they are still somewhat in the infancy stage of development and I don't know how much longer I will grace this planet. Already had 2 heart attacks and am a cancer survivor so I am splurging for the here and now. I ordered the light through ledgrowlightsdepot and with 10% off and free shipping the unit was $2200 out the door and delivered. I got the long style because my grow area is 3' x 6' so the light foot print fits perfectly.
To give my take on the age of its technology, yes it may be a bit aged but it is still the more established/proven currently on the market (imo) and I defy you not to be in awe the first time it is fired up. Kinda like being reborn. Just kidding.
Yes it is the 3:2 w/r with 14 degree lenses but I just ordered the 50 degree lenses because to get a 3' clearance over the canopy I will have to have the light at the ceiling so there would be no leeway if I needed anymore space. The 50 degree lenses will give me more wiggle room in that area.
I know what you are saying about the cobs. I have been watching the posts but it seems they are still somewhat in the infancy stage of development and I don't know how much longer I will grace this planet. Already had 2 heart attacks and am a cancer survivor so I am splurging for the here and now. I ordered the light through ledgrowlightsdepot and with 10% off and free shipping the unit was $2200 out the door and delivered. I got the long style because my grow area is 3' x 6' so the light foot print fits perfectly.
To give my take on the age of its technology, yes it may be a bit aged but it is still the more established/proven currently on the market (imo) and I defy you not to be in awe the first time it is fired up. Kinda like being reborn. Just kidding.
MeGaKiLlErMaN
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3W diodes ran at 1.5W. LMK if it gets that 1.4 g/W that cobs get on average. $19usd for the Luminous 22 which is the same as a cxb 3590, at least thats what the tests have shown.