LED Companies w/ LINKS

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Dave455

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growingforfun said:
If to costs 1k to replace the hps, amd the hps lights a 5x5 well, but it costs 1k+ to buy a led from timber lights to light a 5x5, that runs 900 watts, it actually WONT save much at all on the power bill, is NOT ducted to remove heat. To me i just need more info or better prices. Hps bulbs are actually very cheap, eye hortilux new bulbs are about $30 and easily last a year in magnetic ballasts with no loss in quality.

The math needs to make sence, and what im currently seeing from timber lights doesnt. So if it does make sence but Im not seeing it please point it out so i can see it.

To cool a hps is easy, the hoods are ducted, and with that fan i can hook up 2 carbon filters, one pulled through and one pushed out, this would have to be happening anyways so effectivally cooling a hps is free, while all the little fans on leds are extra power drains that provide zero benifit.

As far as i can tell, this is the cheapest light that can handle a 5x5. http://timbergrowlights.com/fatty-vs/

While my hps can do wall to wall 6 inch tall 2-3 inch wide colas in a scrog in a 5x5. The differance in power draw is minimal to say the least, will be harder to cool, and has a huge upfront price tag. I really would like to try out some leds... but i need to understand why that could even be a good idea when it doesnt look like it could be from what im seeing.
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DIY half cost of Timber light easy....
 
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growingforfun

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Thanks @Dave455 , @hillbill

Do you guys have links for me to browse? I tried amazon but the 3590's looked about $90 each so thats why it looked the same cost as the timbers after it was all said an done.

Is it reasonable to mount the cobs to plywood? Im thinking i could cut a piece to fit where the glass goes in my xxl hood an cool them exactly how i do the reg hps. Im assuming that would allow for smaller heat sinks and no extra fans an would shave a few % off the cost of the build.
 
Beefbisquit

Beefbisquit

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Took an..... extended leave of absence. :D

Looks like things up here in Canuckistan are about to take a turn for the better... been thinking about starting back up..... :twisted::mrgreen::joint:bongsmilie

How you been??
 
The Dawg

The Dawg

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Beefbisquit said:
Took an..... extended leave of absence. :D

Looks like things up here in Canuckistan are about to take a turn for the better... been thinking about starting back up..... :twisted::mrgreen::joint:bongsmilie

How you been??
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Doing Great Brother. I'm Still Hanging Out Here And Enduring The Changes In Our Led Section. Hey I Bet You Have An Sgs Laying Around So What Ya Say You Fire That Puppy Up And Join In On Our Party Cup Competition. Now Theirs 2 Going The 2nd Was Started By A Kid Who Got All Butt Hurt Cause He Was Told To Follow The Rules. So He Thought He Would Act Like A Baby And Show Me And Started His Own Cup Lmao. :hump:bongsmilie:joint:

Hey You Ever Run Into Green Santa The Grower Formally Known As EnduroXxx ?
 
Beefbisquit

Beefbisquit

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The Dawg said:
Doing Great Brother. I'm Still Hanging Out Here And Enduring The Changes In Our Led Section. Hey I Bet You Have An Sgs Laying Around So What Ya Say You Fire That Puppy Up And Join In On Our Party Cup Competition. Now Theirs 2 Going The 2nd Was Started By A Kid Who Got All Butt Hurt Cause He Was Told To Follow The Rules. So He Thought He Would Act Like A Baby And Show Me And Started His Own Cup Lmao. :hump:bongsmilie:joint:

Hey You Ever Run Into Green Santa The Grower Formally Known As EnduroXxx ?
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I was going through some OOOOLLLLD posts the other day, and saw his name come up... havne't heard from him in ages though.

We did a seed exchange back in the day, really nice guy!

SGS panel? Nope, I have some old Blackstars, a Pro-grow 180, a 439W Area 51, and some riff raff.... lol
 
hybridway2

hybridway2

Amare Shill
Beefbisquit said:
So, what's the "premium" LED company these days? I feel like I'm so far behind now LOL
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Mars Hydro of course. :o
Amare, HLG, FluenceBio, SpectrumKing has some new stuff, Timber, Chilled (I think, haven't seen much results) SunCloak, PLC & there's a bunch of companies that make knock offs of each of these. Some using quality components but mostly allot of false claims, tailight warranties, & 1.5+ gpw promises.
Most companies are starting to incorporate color enhancement to their whites. They just couldn't deny results forever. Others are going the 90CRI route instead. All Premium comp. are shooting for 2+ umol/j. Not all have obtained it but are trying.
It's a good time to get back into led.
Welcome back! Hell of a thread you started here.
 
Beefbisquit

Beefbisquit

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I still have an Area-51 panel from waaaay back.... probably going to use it as my primary until I decide to pull the trigger on a new toy.... :) It barely has any whites. Believe it was 439W.....

Interesting that most companies are using primarily white now, I kind of figured it would go that way.

EDIT: Thanks, Hybrid! I believe I had the first post in the new LED section.... if it wasn't THE first... it was damn close... LOL
 
remington_tuff_lipz

remington_tuff_lipz

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So i live in ontario canada.....eh....And I seen a post on red tits about a company in Ottawa 4alight.com..that sold diy led kits,parts etc.Anyways I wanted too purchase a small order 4 cmx22 and holders.....thought before I place the order I would contact them....no phone # only an email emai....I have sent 2 emails in the last 3 days and got Nothing back...so wtf......has anyone here had any experience with them?

Thanks
 
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