PadawanWarrior
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I don't pity the fool that buys them, lol.
But they actually look like decent lights all joking aside.
Cheap LED vs expensive advice
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But they actually look like decent lights all joking aside.
SheeshM
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IME you need to invest some $$ in decent lighting if you want decent results. The HLG 260 V1 for $229 that PadawanWarrior posted would cover a 2x4 area nicely. I think you would have much better quality and quantity than with you current light.
PadawanWarrior
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And use code "RIU10" for an extra 10% off. Hell ya.
Here's one of my 260's. I went a little nuts, and ordered more than I really need, lol. This is the only one I've put together so far. The others are still in boxes. With the new XLG driver and included potentiometer, I can adjust it really easy from 28-250 watts.
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drsprout
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If you do, I'd recommend selecting the LM301H diodes vs the lm301b, if I understand/read correctly the H is almost the same as the B but has a protective coating on it to protect from humidity from horticulture uses. The H in fact stands for horticulture, it's a slight upgrade produced by Samsung specifically for growing purposes.
Newbgrower401
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I appreciate it, might have to do that.. I like the price tag and umols on it
GBAUTO
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Marketing-they are exactly the same diodes.
DCcan
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No, i think they have the coating and built in angle of dispersion, like 15 deg. off from center so that the light is not directly downward
They stagger them +15, then -15 deg the other way on installation for wider dispersion if I recall.
What does your setup look like and what do you yield? I’m going to be doing a 10x10 tent
drsprout
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I put one in a 2x4 supplemented with a small 6-Light COB Cree on the side for total coverage as my canopoy is currently filling the space side to side. I also bought a second for my 2x3 vegging tent. This will be my first grow using this light so I'll have an answer for you about yield in about a month or so. What i can say is that my flowers look wonderful and that these 3 plants look much better as far as yield potential than any other grow I've ever done. I have also become much better at fertigating my coco every day with measured ph & ec water and this is my first scrog grow as well. There is a lot contributing to a better yield this round than just the light.. I am loosely hoping for ~4oz per plant x3 --> 3/4 lb yield. We'll see how it finishes. For 10x10 you'll probably want a couple of the bigger panels..
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I had 3 of those gixxer 1000w lights. I will say that I wish I never spent it on them and would have started off with the 3000w (300w) quantum board led light that I just got last week.
I found that you have to hang the blurples very close in order to get the best growth but that limits your coverage on the rest of the plant. I attached some photos.
The quantum LED has much better coverage.
I found that you have to hang the blurples very close in order to get the best growth but that limits your coverage on the rest of the plant. I attached some photos.
The quantum LED has much better coverage.
PadawanWarrior
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Nice improvement. They look great.
Thanks Padawan Warrior. They're still doing really well.
sarahJane211
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i will never trust an amazon review again.
selling those cheap burples with fake wattages is just criminal.
PadawanWarrior
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Can't agree more about buying off Amazon. There's a lot of fakes or reused items on there anymore. I still buy little things off there, but you gotta be careful, lol.
Ogchieff
Member
What size tent are you running? also how many plants and pot sizes? I have a 600w Vivosun and i'm a first time grower. so I didnt want to invest too much if i don't plan on growing anymore after this.... Quarantine made me do it!
Ogchieff
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how well do you think that quantum board will do in a 3x3? i'm fearful my 600w vivosun just wont cut it once i enter into flower. first time grower...