Yeah the spectra's 2010+ models where known to cause growers all kind of problems...........I think mike even offered "step down" drivers for the affected fixtures??
Does induction match led or hps watt for watt or is it simply ever lasting non lumen dropping cfl? I am interested in trying one but at that price it needs to at least match hps, my biggest reason using leds is the low heat but have read that you can get even closer with induction. interesting stuff!
Neither induction, nor LED matches HPS watt for watt, but they can achieve similar coverage with roughly 2/3 the wattage and less cooling. The light I bought has 540 watts of led, plus 130 watts from the two induction bulbs. This light will cover a 4'x'4 footprint, that was the idea. I don't really want to hang 10 lights in 64 sq ft. If I don't like it, I won't buy another 3, I'll try something else.
I say go for it. California lightworks make some great lights. I think the 440 will be great for your plan. Not sure about the yield on that auto, but you can expect to recoup your investment after a couple grows whether that is from selling the harvest or in savings from not having to buy your meds. If you can, apply for their growers feedback program and do a journal in exchange for a hefty discount. Good luck.
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Thanks, that makes sense. Since the light was free I'd even be willing to make the part change myself if I can find out what driver to use. I'd hate to send it to mike and get it back years later. Cool, I know who swagbag is, I can't stop looking at that ass! HA!
Awesome thanks man! After your advice I think I'm going to pick Lost Coast OG as it seemed to meet your recommendations!
3 inda gro 420's will match yield of two 1000w hps, but with better coverage than hps. With led add on pontoons. They will beat 2 1000w hps. I use them. Greengenes , Chaz, scarhole, urbanpharmer, natrohydro, and a few others on here use them with great results too. Induction bulbs last 10 years. Lumen / spectral depreciation occurs after 7 years or 70,000 hours. Inda gro's have a 10 year warranty too. They can be kept at 12 inches away, with pontoons 16 inches away. Being able to have a light closer doesn't mean anything imo. Keeping proper distance base on umole/s is what matters.
you can order directly from inda gro too. I suggest calling them first before placing order.ill be picking up my first indagrow 420 with pontoons as soon as it arrives at my local shopvery excited, will be ordering quite a few more if the trial run leaves me feeling like i can trash my sodium monsters
I can't seem to pm...I don't see the button or something. I have at least ten posts and one topic I started. Not sure what's up, perhaps its cuz I'm on a droid tablet? However, my back up light arrived but I need to know how high to place it. Its an Apollo 180w led. So far its at 24"
Exactly same boat, that's why I was looking at the NOVA S4
Man Hyroot you just had to tingle my senses with this post didn't you? hahaha Soooo not saying im ready to switch but with summer months even 860 watt cmh will be a battle to cool...so lets say i need to make up for my two 860 cmh and one 1000 watt in a 6x12 ft room? (5x10.5 ft of actual plant canopy) How many would i need based on your knowledge?
that's a tuffy. I'd guess 2 inda gro's to an 860 CMH. 3 ig's might match 2 860 cmh's. The 860's obviously outperforms 1000w's.....
I seen vipar 500 watt in this price range does any one have experience with vipar products
