A lot of plugs sounding out / catching fire on the spider farmer , bad service , More neg. chatter on I.G. about them
I have been running one for about 4 months now and am really happy with it. I did win mine in a contest however so I don't have any money in it. The Spider Farmer tent I bought directly from them is one of the best tents I've owned. I don't know about fires with SF, I know Mars had some issues but I'm pretty sure they have changed connectors and are good now. I'll have to do some research on the fires to see which models and how they're shorting out for sure. Thanks for the heads up.
The one I just read about was the 7000 series, a $10 fix connector
That's the main thing that stresses me out about Chinese lights. Especially after seeing all the pics of fried connectors. Not worth it to me. I've already had a house fire. Thankfully we were home and my wife smelled it.
I have the SF7000 so I'd better check that out. It runs cool as hell but if it's a connection it might take time or abuse to cause the issue.
Mine isn't the far red version. My plants haven't gotten to the flower stage yet either, so I can't really say. It is a very powerful light and the spread is nice and even.
What lights other than hlg are not Chinese lights?
Let's not go there,
Timber
I'm kind of concerned about Timber. I wouldn't purchase one right now until they decide if they are still in the game. I'll never forget how much @olivedrabgreen loved them. I hope he's doing ok. He got me interested in COBs.
Timber is done. Timber was Dan's side hustle. He'll be fine.
I thought Timber Rebranded?
highgrovelighting.com
Guess I'm wrong. Haven't spoken with him in a while. Just know that he had a solid business going before he started Timber.I thought Timber Rebranded?
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