wietefras
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Compared to illegally importing from China you mean?
If you buy something in Europe you pay the same tax.
Thoughts on the Zeus 308 board?
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If you buy something in Europe you pay the same tax.
your ability to ship freely to the EU might change
I am sure these Chinese QBs grow nice buds! Even cfls grow buds! (kidding)
If you get lm561b+ diodes you are lucky and these are good diodes but I hate being scammed because they advertise lm561c diodes. What if they are lm561y diodes? (do they exist?)
Btw I did my math and buying from China wasnt better than getting strips from US. I am not new to importing stuff from China and ways to avoid paying much customs fees.
If you get lm561b+ diodes you are lucky and these are good diodes but I hate being scammed because they advertise lm561c diodes. What if they are lm561y diodes? (do they exist?)
Btw I did my math and buying from China wasnt better than getting strips from US. I am not new to importing stuff from China and ways to avoid paying much customs fees.
@ZioFrancolino may be helpful for you
https://ledgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=945
You can find some info without the shit throwing like there is here. Just check the whole section because there are several posts about boards from shenzen
https://ledgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=945
You can find some info without the shit throwing like there is here. Just check the whole section because there are several posts about boards from shenzen
Aolelon
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Lm561y diodes do exist, and they are better than lm561b+. They are only slightly less efficacy than lm561c, almost nothing to note.
Lm561b+ is only 10% difference. Even if you get cheap diodes, which if you buy from a reputable company, one who people have bought from before, and they are proven to be authentic, or even at least worthy of buying. You will have no problems. 1 extra board will easily make up for any efficacy loss in the chips, if there is any.
I can understand wanting authentic diodes. Theres nothing wrong with it.
I went that route too.
But there are people who are willing to take a chance, and I'm just noting the fact that they do grow weed that is comparable to strips and QBs with authentic diodes.
ZioFrancolino
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I wouldn't buy strips from China. I was looking for board kits from China because it's all in one package with driver, heatsink and connectors etc. so you hypothetically save money on ordering from different sites and different shipping costs that add up. Also the less wires management and electric work the better, I'm not an expert on these things. If I had 200 euros for the light only, I would buy the hlg 135w v1 kit.
Thank you
ZioFrancolino
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I know that thread
KonopCh
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I know. Read whole post next time.
Have anyone grown anything with these panels yet? I cant find any growlogs anywhere.
I've just got my 3000k and added it to my old hanspanel (70w) - seems like my babies like the addition /one thinks its a bit too much, but will hopefully adjust in time.
All in all the quality seems good and german - the kit arrives with everything mounted. All you have to do is choose the right driver for your setup and do the wirering from the driver to the panel. A good alternative to buying the HLG board for the people living in europe.
I've just got my 3000k and added it to my old hanspanel (70w) - seems like my babies like the addition /one thinks its a bit too much, but will hopefully adjust in time.
All in all the quality seems good and german - the kit arrives with everything mounted. All you have to do is choose the right driver for your setup and do the wirering from the driver to the panel. A good alternative to buying the HLG board for the people living in europe.
Aolelon
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They are still newer panels, I would imagine they would grow just like the HLG v2 boards, but being so new, you probably wont find any grow longs with them. Or none that are very far along.
ZioFrancolino
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What driver do you use?
ZioFrancolino
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Your tent size? 2x2? I'm still deciding between this zeus and china boards.
I'm looking forward to see your grow
My tent is an odd 50cmx50cmx120cm - maybe a bit too small or just right, for BOTH the HP70 and Z308
I am considering upgrading to a 90x90x160/170, to let the 50x50 become veg. Then buying two of the new Zeus XT board, its 44x28,5 instead of 28x20. - same 308 LM301B doides but spread over a larger surface.
The XT board is currently only available in 3500k - I think I will wait with my upgrade till they produce the 3000k model.
and please dont buy chinaleds - get a zeus, hlg or DIY with quality LEDS. You wont regret it
I am considering upgrading to a 90x90x160/170, to let the 50x50 become veg. Then buying two of the new Zeus XT board, its 44x28,5 instead of 28x20. - same 308 LM301B doides but spread over a larger surface.
The XT board is currently only available in 3500k - I think I will wait with my upgrade till they produce the 3000k model.
and please dont buy chinaleds - get a zeus, hlg or DIY with quality LEDS. You wont regret it
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Rocket Soul
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https://www.led-tech.de/de/ZEUS-308-XT-High-Performance-KIT-3500k
Same board specs (more or less) but larger board, runs without heatsink up to 140 watts.
To me they look like a slam dunk, except for forward voltage 37-39v
Same board specs (more or less) but larger board, runs without heatsink up to 140 watts.
To me they look like a slam dunk, except for forward voltage 37-39v
ZioFrancolino
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Thank you for the link.
That board looks very interesting, why is the forward voltage a problem?
Also I thought 3000k vs 3500k were similar, am I wrong?
Airwalker16
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That's COB voltage man. That's a blessing
I would argue the same Airwalker - with my limited LED knowledge. Its easy to find drivers and lm/w is superp (if you are into lm/w)
3000k and 3500k are more or less the same, but the 3500k is a little bit more suitet to veg+flower (4000k and 5000k veg only) where 3000k (and 2700k) are more towards full flower - but both can be used for both veg, flower or veg+flower.
This is my understanding. Please correct me if I'm wrong
3000k and 3500k are more or less the same, but the 3500k is a little bit more suitet to veg+flower (4000k and 5000k veg only) where 3000k (and 2700k) are more towards full flower - but both can be used for both veg, flower or veg+flower.
This is my understanding. Please correct me if I'm wrong
Aolelon
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That's correct. 3000k and 3500k will veg and flower about the same. There really isnt a huge difference between the two that I've seen.
Finding drivers usually isn't a problem