Chinese LEDS

[Jay127]

I have a Chinese LED grow going, results have been decent so far, coming up on a small harvest of 3 (left side) in picture. Obviously not sure how these are going to yield yet. We got 2x 1200W king led and 1x 2000W king led, room is 9x11. I've had good results comparable to my old 1000w HPS. My electric bill isn't bad (main reason for switch). If/How should I supplement this room for when its completely full.

 

[BobCajun]

So 99 sq ft? Let's just say 100. You'd need at least 3000w of LED, meaning actual power draw as shown by a Kill a Watt meter.

 

[Jay127]

In total I'm only about 940w actual, w, any recommendations on getting the other 2060, build my own cob? Continue with these Chinese lights? Thanks in advance

 

[Owly]

So 99 sq ft? Let's just say 100. You'd need at least 3000w of LED, meaning actual power draw as shown by a Kill a Watt meter.

Using watt per square foot doesn't work as well with LED's as it did with HID's, but it's an easy start. 30watts per square foot is good minimum, but with some inefficient lights you might want double that.

I'd recommend filling in with some some DIY COB lights. I don't know what your budget or skill level is. But it's the best way to get a really good LED light.

Or stick in some 315w CMH's. I feel that is the best bang for the buck today.

 

[BobCajun]

If you want LEDs I'd recommend these. Apparently heat sinks aren't even necessary though might be a good idea. That's just one random supplier I linked. The boards are commonly available.

 

[Owly]

If you want LEDs I'd recommend (link removed because I don't have enough posts to post a linke Ow) Apparently heat sinks aren't even necessary though might be a good idea. That's just one random supplier I linked. The boards are commonly available.

Whaaaaaat!? Those look awesome! Is anyone using those yet?

 

[BobCajun]

Whaaaaaat!? Those look awesome! Is anyone using those yet?

There's a couple "Quantum board" threads in the LED section, which are similar just a different shape. They're usually sold out so I found a readily available alternative.