I was hoping that someone here would be able to demystify the huge amount of info available on led grow lights. The get what you pay for idea seams lost when comparing the specialisations on high priced branded models to the low priced generic models. Example a 5w led is a 5w led right?. The generic models from China like the UFO range. Match the spec, of the Higher priced branded models , forgive my ignorance look exactly the same with a brand sticker the only difference. Sure buying local helps the locals but cost is paramount to me as I am retired & on a tight budget. The 300w 8 spectrum wi-fi model delivered from china is less than $100.00 on ebay the local shop has the same thing with a name on it for $700.00! is there really any difference?
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As far as led lights go and my limited but highly researched experience... You definitely get what you pay for. We're I more compeant I would post you some links, however I'm not lol.. I saw many a YouTube video where people bought cheap led's and had an actual par meter where they found that they got no where near the spec'd output. .. By a lot in most cases. Limited electronics experience tells me that the heavier any solid state component is; the better, heavier duty parts are used in its production. ... For instance: when I'm shopping for a tv or DVD player, I look closely at the shipping weights or component weight if I can get it. The heavier the unit.. The better and higher quality the parts are. I decided on a NextLight brand model: MEGA. my first grow so this is only speculation, but at $1500.00 it was the most light with the best warranty for my money. And my tent. It's got a 5x5 flower and 7x7 veg footprint. Ultimately I'd say any light is great... The more the better.. Without too much heat. Environment seems to trump amount of light. Again.. My first time so I don't really know yet.. But all signs point that way in my opinion.Comment
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The guys at the shop have a par meter, that showed that none of the lights in the store give the output stated eg. 300w stated output only gives out 133w actual... 600w only 270w actual It was their intention to up sell me They say it all about keeping the heat down.Comment
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On the galaxy lights I would add a few side lights.thats the plan for my winter grow.the heat from these lights very little.tent temps about a constant 72 .I do have a filter system in place.both lights good on 4 plants.hope this helps outComment
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Claypipe. I think you may be confusing output with draw. A light that is advertized as a 300W for example, may have 100 X 3W chips. This has the potential to run at 300W but if you did so you would quickly fry the chips. It would be like running your car engine at full revs all of the time. Although the actual draw varies, you can normally count on them running at about 50% of their capacity.
As a matter of interest I use 2 Spectrum King 450s and I'm very happy with them. It is important with LEDs to present an even canopy as penetration is lower than with HIDs. This is why supplementary side lighting can really help for LED growers.
Avoid cheap imported LEDs as many of them are just hype.Comment
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In fact, there are many advantages of led light, light uniformity, increase production, energy saving and so on, I have ever used two 300W mini led grow lights of Lightimetunnel, very cheap and my plants love them.Comment
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I bought them on Amazon, the price seems lowered
https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Ligh...3235145&sr=1-4Comment
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Hey gang, I love my sk 450's and I also have enjoyed my advance platinum p600's. Mega nuteComment
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