Help with an LED light upgrade

G$Dolla

G$Dolla

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I just grow 1 plant at a time in an approximately 3'×3' grow space. I'm currently running two Vero29s at 100 watt each.
I've grown 8 plants under this setup. No problems really, I usually pull around 6 ounces which is more than enough to match my consumption, it's just that if there is somthing better I want to be there.
I have been looking at both the Kind LED X330 and the AC infinity ionframe EVO4 which runs the new samsung lm301h diodes.
So what's the concensus? Is either of these lights vastly superior to my current setup? Taking price out of the equation which light would you prefer?
Thanks for your time ;)
PFA, a Bruce Banner #3 grown under the Vero 29s. I pulled about 6 zips on this one.
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1212ham

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What color temp are the Vero's? Rather than replacing, you could add to them... take the power up to around 300 and possibly improve spectrum.

BTW, there's nothing magic about LM301H/B or Samsung, they became a new buzz word because they were/are more efficient.
 
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G$Dolla

G$Dolla

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1212ham said:
What color temp are the Vero's? Rather than replacing, you could add to them... take the power up to around 300 and possibly improve spectrum.

BTW, there's nothing magic about LM301H/B or Samsung, they became a new buzz word because they were/are more efficient.
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I think I went with the 3500k. Whatever Dan at Timber recomended. I guess I could add a 2nd 2vl fixture. I'm happy with the light, I'd just like a little bigger footprint.
 
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Jonesfamily7715

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Cobs are awesome, I've been growing with newer cree cmu 2287 with great success. There's been lots of advancement in cobs lately as well just like other smd leds bridgelux is claiming 200 lumens/watt on some of theirs
 
s4cruiser

s4cruiser

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I recently upgraded to the marshydro FC3000-evo. Using it in a 2.3’x2.3’ tent which is probably overkill but so far I really like it. About 2/3rds of the way through my first grow with the new light so will be interested to see how it compares yield wise vs my previous light (marshydro ts1000).
 
RainDan

RainDan

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G$Dolla said:
I think I went with the 3500k. Whatever Dan at Timber recomended. I guess I could add a 2nd 2vl fixture. I'm happy with the light, I'd just like a little bigger footprint.
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@G$Dolla

Good to hear from you - feel free to email me direct at [email protected] for assistance. Briefly, we have ceased the COB lineup a few years ago - unfortunately I do not have any old stock else I'd offer to build you one. The part # for the COBs is printed on the white ceramic lip of each of the Vero COBs. If you need anything else I'm always around.

Take care
Dan
 
Knally

Knally

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If you are happy with the light I wouldn't switch out. I am replacing one of my LED's in a 2nd tent but it's not my Timberline with 4 100-watt Vero COBs. I switched to the Timberline a few years ago from 15+ years of HPS heat and high electric use and downsized. I veg under HOT5s and flower under the Timberline in a 3X3X7 with 3500k. Dan recommended them as well.
I'm on the fence on a Spider Farmer SE3000 or Mars Hydro FC3000. Good luck with your decision.
 
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