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Hollatchaboy
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Might not have been the best choice for a main light imo. Maybe it is, i wish you all the luck. Let us know how it goes!
Hollatchaboy
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I don't have a kill a watt but I have a lux meter on my phone that I believe is pretty good, but not exactly sure as I haven't used it yet. Maybe I'll test it today. I dont believe I'll be using the dimmers. It's only 200 watts max. Can't wait to get it and see though!
Marq1340
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You guys have more experience than me with these things so I'm just spectating. I honestly want to open it just to check the build of it.....I don't have a kill a watt but I have a lux meter on my phone that I believe is pretty good, but not exactly sure as I haven't used it yet. Maybe I'll test it today. I dont believe I'll be using the dimmers. It's only 200 watts max. Can't wait to get it and see though!
Hollatchaboy
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Nah, I'm not real experienced either. I have a couple lights and a couple grows, but I'm still learning. Still learning patience as well. Lol
It's for a small 3x3 tentMight not have been the best choice for a main light imo. Maybe it is, i wish you all the luck. Let us know how it goes!
Hollatchaboy
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I have a 3x3 as well, with a 400 watt led. Lol. Let me know how yours does if you don't mind.
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Marq1340
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Those cobs look great
Hollatchaboy
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I like them. Timber makes a good fixture imo and it has served me well with no problems. I'm looking to get longer power cables so I can mount the drivers outside the tent. They put out a lil heat but with a fan on them its well controlled. I keep a fan on my qb driver as well.
Hollatchaboy
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Cool
Hollatchaboy
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I'm pulling for ya to get a good light.
Tracker
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Here's my review for this light:
$35
Code: 50SZHLUX + clip $30 off
Link: https://amzn.to/2MyYyH7
Note: 200 watt and the build looks impeccable for the price
I'll start with the bottom line. If you're on a super tight budget, then it's acceptable option at the $35.00 price for a 2x2 small grow.. If you aren't constrained by budget, spend more and get something better.
In the box
Stuff in the box
Actual footprint of emitting area is 15"x15"
It does pull a true 200w, I measured 207w at wall
Light with both switches on. I didn't take a pic but to describe the function of the switches, if the bars are numbered [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] then one switch gives only bars [2,5] on, and the other switch gives only bars [1, 3, 4, 6] on.
I don't like the construction. The light bars are slotted onto the black rails, but they are not held firmly in place. they can slide around easily. In the pic below, the rail on the right is just empty. Idk why they didnt make it like spyder-esque style with just the one black switching rail in the center. Bad engineering really. That would have prob been less costly, and overall more attractive aesthetically. You can see that there are no drivers inside the switching rail. The drivers must be onboard the light bars.
This shows how the bars move around on the rails. There are stops, so they won't totally slide out. It looks like they put some adhesive to try to hold the bars in place on the rails. That's just ridiculous, IMO, and it wasn't held in pace at all when i took it out of the box.
Here's a video of what I'm talking about
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/509304803" width="640" height="564" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen></iframe>
For a point of reference, I compare this light to the SUNRAISE qb2000, which I have also confirmed to pull 200w at the wall and have been using to keep over my mothers. I have a good friend running the SUNRAISE qb2000 on one plant in a 3x3 tent, and it's doing pretty well (see below).
Relative to the SUNRAISE qb2000, the SZHLUX 200w has the following advantages:
- Price. With @Marq1340 's discount code the SZHLUX 200w was $35+tax and the SUNRAISE qb2000 was about $90+tax
- Maximum possible intensity of light. Because the footprint of the emitting area on the SZHLUX 200w is relatively smaller, while pushing the same power through the diodes, it does have greater light intensity at the same relative distance from the fixture compared to the SUNRAISE qb2000; however, the footprint of the light is smaller, so the more highly illuminated footprint is constrained to a smaller area compared to the SUNRAISE qb2000.
Disadvantages of the SZHLUX 200w relative to SUNRAISE qb2000:
- Quality of contruction. The SZHLUX appears and feels like bad engineering and cheap construction. The SUNRAISE seems to be good quality design and construction.
- Dimmer. The two switch dimming design on the SZHLUZ just feels akward compared to the infinitely variable dial on the SUNRAISE.
- Aesthetic. I'm not a decorator, but the SZHLUX is aesthetically unattractive, and the SUNRAISE is much more attractive.
Overall, my recommendation is if you have the money to cover the $90 discounted price of the SUNRAISE qb2000, then go with that one. If you're on a super tight budget, then I don't think you will find something that makes more light than the SZHLUX for lower than the $35 discounted price.
Good Luck! Peace
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Hollatchaboy
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Pretty thorough review id say. In your opinion, hows the wiring quality? Waterproof-ish?Here's my review for this light:
$35
Code: 50SZHLUX + clip $30 off
Link: https://amzn.to/2MyYyH7
Note: 200 watt and the build looks impeccable for the price
I'll start with the bottom line. If you're on a super tight budget, then it's acceptable option at the $35.00 price for a 2x2 small grow.. If you aren't constrained by budget, spend more and get something better.
In the box
View attachment 4818235
Stuff in the box
Actual footprint of emitting area is 15"x15"
View attachment 4818234
It does pull a true 200w, I measured 207w at wall
View attachment 4818232
Light with both switches on. I didn't take a pic but to describe the function of the switches, if the bars are numbered [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] then one switch gives only bars [2,5] on, and the other switch gives only bars [1, 3, 4, 6] on.
View attachment 4818239
I don't like the construction. The light bars are slotted onto the black rails, but they are not held firmly in place. they can slide around easily. In the pic below, the rail on the right is just empty. Idk why they didnt make it like spyder-esque style with just the one black switching rail in the center. Bad engineering really. That would have prob been less costly, and overall more attractive aesthetically. You can see that there are no drivers inside the switching rail. The drivers must be onboard the light bars.
View attachment 4818242
This shows how the bars move around on the rails. There are stops, so they won't totally slide out. It looks like they put some adhesive to try to hold the bars in place on the rails. That's just ridiculous, IMO, and it wasn't held in pace at all when i took it out of the box.
View attachment 4818244
Here's a video of what I'm talking about
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/509304803" width="640" height="564" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen></iframe>
For a point of reference, I compare this light to the SUNRAISE qb2000, which I have also confirmed to pull 200w at the wall and have been using to keep over my mothers. I have a good friend running the SUNRAISE qb2000 on one plant in a 3x3 tent, and it's doing pretty well (see below).
View attachment 4818255
Relative to the SUNRAISE qb2000, the SZHLUX 200w has the following advantages:
- Price. With @Marq1340 's discount code the SZHLUX 200w was $35+tax and the SUNRAISE qb2000 was about $90+tax
- Maximum possible intensity of light. Because the footprint of the emitting area on the SZHLUX 200w is relatively smaller, while pushing the same power through the diodes, it does have greater light intensity at the same relative distance from the fixture compared to the SUNRAISE qb2000; however, the footprint of the light is smaller, so the more highly illuminated footprint is constrained to a smaller area compared to the SUNRAISE qb2000.
Disadvantages of the SZHLUX 200w relative to SUNRAISE qb2000:
- Quality of contruction. The SZHLUX appears and feels like bad engineering and cheap construction. The SUNRAISE seems to be good quality design and construction.
- Dimmer. The two switch dimming design on the SZHLUZ just feels akward compared to the infinitely variable dial on the SUNRAISE.
- Aesthetic. I'm not a decorator, but the SZHLUX is aesthetically unattractive, and the SUNRAISE is much more attractive.
Overall, my recommendation is if you have the money to cover the $90 discounted price of the SUNRAISE qb2000, then go with that one. If you're on a super tight budget, then I don't think you will find something that makes more light than the SZHLUX for lower than the $35 discounted price.
Good Luck! Peace
Marq1340
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Thorough review. Great job @Tracker!! Sucks that the build quality didn't live up to the pictures on Amazon. You should leave them a review, give their team something to work towards moving forward.Here's my review for this light:
$35
Code: 50SZHLUX + clip $30 off
Link: https://amzn.to/2MyYyH7
Note: 200 watt and the build looks impeccable for the price
I'll start with the bottom line. If you're on a super tight budget, then it's acceptable option at the $35.00 price for a 2x2 small grow.. If you aren't constrained by budget, spend more and get something better.
In the box
View attachment 4818235
Stuff in the box
Actual footprint of emitting area is 15"x15"
View attachment 4818234
It does pull a true 200w, I measured 207w at wall
View attachment 4818232
Light with both switches on. I didn't take a pic but to describe the function of the switches, if the bars are numbered [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] then one switch gives only bars [2,5] on, and the other switch gives only bars [1, 3, 4, 6] on.
View attachment 4818239
I don't like the construction. The light bars are slotted onto the black rails, but they are not held firmly in place. they can slide around easily. In the pic below, the rail on the right is just empty. Idk why they didnt make it like spyder-esque style with just the one black switching rail in the center. Bad engineering really. That would have prob been less costly, and overall more attractive aesthetically. You can see that there are no drivers inside the switching rail. The drivers must be onboard the light bars.
View attachment 4818242
This shows how the bars move around on the rails. There are stops, so they won't totally slide out. It looks like they put some adhesive to try to hold the bars in place on the rails. That's just ridiculous, IMO, and it wasn't held in pace at all when i took it out of the box.
View attachment 4818244
Here's a video of what I'm talking about
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/509304803" width="640" height="564" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen></iframe>
For a point of reference, I compare this light to the SUNRAISE qb2000, which I have also confirmed to pull 200w at the wall and have been using to keep over my mothers. I have a good friend running the SUNRAISE qb2000 on one plant in a 3x3 tent, and it's doing pretty well (see below).
View attachment 4818255
Relative to the SUNRAISE qb2000, the SZHLUX 200w has the following advantages:
- Price. With @Marq1340 's discount code the SZHLUX 200w was $35+tax and the SUNRAISE qb2000 was about $90+tax
- Maximum possible intensity of light. Because the footprint of the emitting area on the SZHLUX 200w is relatively smaller, while pushing the same power through the diodes, it does have greater light intensity at the same relative distance from the fixture compared to the SUNRAISE qb2000; however, the footprint of the light is smaller, so the more highly illuminated footprint is constrained to a smaller area compared to the SUNRAISE qb2000.
Disadvantages of the SZHLUX 200w relative to SUNRAISE qb2000:
- Quality of contruction. The SZHLUX appears and feels like bad engineering and cheap construction. The SUNRAISE seems to be good quality design and construction.
- Dimmer. The two switch dimming design on the SZHLUZ just feels akward compared to the infinitely variable dial on the SUNRAISE.
- Aesthetic. I'm not a decorator, but the SZHLUX is aesthetically unattractive, and the SUNRAISE is much more attractive.
Overall, my recommendation is if you have the money to cover the $90 discounted price of the SUNRAISE qb2000, then go with that one. If you're on a super tight budget, then I don't think you will find something that makes more light than the SZHLUX for lower than the $35 discounted price.
Good Luck! Peace
Currently debating if I want to keep it or post it to Facebook market now.
Hollatchaboy
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Its 200 watts. I'm gonna try rockin it.
Hollatchaboy
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If it looks somewhat waterproof, and wired well.
Marq1340
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You said yours comes Monday right?
The moving rails/adhesive thing was maybe the worse for me. I bump my Sunraise lights each time I open my tent
, so I would need to fix the rails often using the SZHLUX. Funny the difference a couple of screws could have made.