To you current LED growers (is this light suitable?)

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digiti

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Alright, I'm going to be buying 1 of these LED lights to try, and will purchase more if they are good enough. I know there's tons of junk ones out there, so I've done some research on them, and I have come up with this one (360w, five band, equivalent to 1000w hps):

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/300-Watt-LED-FIVE-band-Grow-Light-Hydroponic-400w-1000w-/200550346855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb1bb7067

I know usually eBay isn't the place for this stuff, but I can't see what would be wrong with it. But, seeing as I'm new to the LED world, I figured I'd ask you current LED growers if this has all the specs that I'd be looking for. Any further suggestions of information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 
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digiti

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OK so the 3 watt bulbs are much better than the 2 watt ones? Does it literally give you another 1/3 the power? thanks!

Here's one with 3watt.. is there any difference (other than the 3watt bulbs) in these two lights? This one is much cheaper, coming directly from China:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/300W-LED-Grow-light-greenhouse-3W-Chip-6band-full-spectrum-LED-Grow-light-/190597775738?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2c6083417a#ht_782wt_922


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I notice this one only has 100 bulbs at 3w.. Now would this one be better than the one I was looking at before (with 2w bulbs), because it has 288 bulbs
 
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digiti

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i guess my question is, is it better to have a lower number of 3w bulbs, as compared to a higher number of 2w bulbs? example, would 288 bulbs at 2w be better than 144 bulbs at 3w? Thanks!
 
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puffenuff

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I'd go for the 3w models for sure. I personally wouldn't buy any of the lights you are linking but only because I don't know much about them, they could very well be quality lights. So how much are you looking to spend on leds, what size is your grow space, and how many plants do you want?
 
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BlazedMonkey

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digiti said:
Here's one that looks very good, it has 150 3w bulbs and it's only $420 shipped:

http://www.dhgate.com/grow-panel-high-power-300w-led-grow-light/p-ff80808132ad0a6c01330713196963e7.html
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I would go with this one over the "eddie led" he has zero reviews.
Other guy seems like he has good feedback on ebay at least.
1 year warranty isnt bad could be better

Looks decent have you seen any pictures/results from using his light? But if you do get it and start growing be sure to post some pics so others can know if its a good light or not.


My guess on the Wattage/Wperbulb thing. More wattage will be more buds, however i think you will get bigger denser buds with the 3W than the 2W. Unless youre getting a ton more wattage with the 2w panel i would try to get the 3w.
 
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digiti

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Yeah, disregard the feedback with sellers, there's tons of the same light being sold on DHGate with other sellers. My grow space is an entire bedroom, I'm going to start with one light ($400-$600) and after each harvest I will be buying 1 additional light until I have enough lights to fill the bedroom. I don't have dimensions of the room as I haven't rented the place yet, however I would expect a typical 8x10 or something close to those dimensions.
 
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digiti

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I'm leaning towards http://www.dhgate.com/grow-panel-high-power-300w-led-grow-light/p-ff80808132ad0a6c01330713196963e7.html

it is the 300W one, there's 150 3w bulbs, the wavelength range (400nm - 730nm) and 630R/460B, 3 year warranty, and it's only $420 shipped to the door. It says it covers a 12 square foot area, so that's approx 3.5ft x 3.5ft. My first grow is going to be a lowryder grow, seeing as I can turn over a harvest in 60 days. Use that money to invest in another light, and away we go.. I'm sure I could get some serious yield with one of these lights, and even more with 2.
 
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puffenuff

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Sounds like a good light. If you decide to get it let us know how it works. I'm a little hesitant to buy from wholesalers on ebay, alibaba, and dhgate just because you really don't know what youre getting. I prefer to buy leds that are proven and from a company I can call up and get customer service from.
 
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Beefbisquit

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digiti said:
I'm leaning towards http://www.dhgate.com/grow-panel-high-power-300w-led-grow-light/p-ff80808132ad0a6c01330713196963e7.html

it is the 300W one, there's 150 3w bulbs, the wavelength range (400nm - 730nm) and 630R/460B, 3 year warranty, and it's only $420 shipped to the door. It says it covers a 12 square foot area, so that's approx 3.5ft x 3.5ft. My first grow is going to be a lowryder grow, seeing as I can turn over a harvest in 60 days. Use that money to invest in another light, and away we go.. I'm sure I could get some serious yield with one of these lights, and even more with 2.
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Looks exactly like an E.shine light.... same case, same switches and cord, same lenses.... just a different light pattern.
 
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digiti

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I'm going to get it, it's going to be a bit (month or two) before I get the place, light, and the possible grow tent that I'm going to get.
 
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digiti

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hoss12781 said:
Indeed. Also a 300-350w led panel (actual output not chipset capacity) is more or less equal to a 600w hid. Anyone who tells you different is selling something.
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This is exactly what I wanted to know! So two of these would yield a good amount? A little better than a 1000w HPS (like, 1200w HPS)? I'd just be happy if I could yield a pound for each harvest.. I bet you could put 9 of those lowryder plants (the ones that yield 28-50g/plant) under each of those lights, or put a good 18 under two of them and come up with some very large yields in about 2 months... Good idea or no? Even judging low, that would be 18oz or at least 1lb every 2 months.. I'd be satisfied with that to start!
 
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