Rahz
Well-Known Member
I've finished a prototype I like (not the lamp from the "My latest creation" thread). Hopefully I will have the business and website details worked out in the next week or two. Not too many details in this thread, I'm mostly wanting to get some opinions on pricing and features. This forum has been a great source of knowledge and inspiration so any feedback is appreciated
Pricing: I'm shooting for $100 per square foot. I'll be doing a small production run this week and will have a better idea of price when I get a time estimate per lamp. May be as high as 113 per foot, probably not less than 100. There will likely be discounts on multiple fixtures, though the focus is on offering a single lamp as cheaply as possible. I realize my lamps won't be the cheapest in the game but making the enclosures myself drives up the production time... and besides they will be bad ass.
Models: Initially there will be only one model but there are plans for 3. The initial model is designed for a 2x2 space, multiples can outfit 2x4 and 4x4 spaces.
Features:
120-240 volts, multiple outlets
High efficiency (exact figure under wraps for the moment)
PPFD well over 800 in the intended space
Emitters over every foot of space
Underdriven LED/fan drivers
Underdriven LEDs
Redundant cooling feature - if a fan fails the unit will continue to operate at or below typical temps
Veg mode at half current
Once I have all three models available almost any tent size can be accommodated, either for veg/flower or strictly veg, including semi-micro grows with lower ceilings. Accommodated, meaning in accordance with my desired PPFD (850-900 flower and 425-450 veg).
I hope all that sounds good so far. There are caveats. The enclosures will be made from aluminum. Not all the edges are tucked, but the nice thing about aluminum sheet being a soft metal is that cut edges aren't sharp. I will be giving the edges a quick sand to smooth things out a bit, but it will be very much a "commercial DIY" venture. I also have no plans to finish the aluminum. Care will be taken to build and deliver the enclosure without scratches but they won't have a perfect appearance. A paint job does nothing for the functionality or cooling properties and I like the industrial look. I'm hoping it won't be a deal breaker. In addition, there will be no default optics as I believe they are redundant in a tent which is where most people will be using them. Both reflectors and lenses will be available at cost when purchased with a lamp.
Having said all that, it's the performance that counts and it's a lamp I will use in my own space. High PPFD, beefy electronics and softly driven COBs, excellent light spread and for the time being one of the most efficient lamps on the market.
Pricing: I'm shooting for $100 per square foot. I'll be doing a small production run this week and will have a better idea of price when I get a time estimate per lamp. May be as high as 113 per foot, probably not less than 100. There will likely be discounts on multiple fixtures, though the focus is on offering a single lamp as cheaply as possible. I realize my lamps won't be the cheapest in the game but making the enclosures myself drives up the production time... and besides they will be bad ass.
Models: Initially there will be only one model but there are plans for 3. The initial model is designed for a 2x2 space, multiples can outfit 2x4 and 4x4 spaces.
Features:
120-240 volts, multiple outlets
High efficiency (exact figure under wraps for the moment)
PPFD well over 800 in the intended space
Emitters over every foot of space
Underdriven LED/fan drivers
Underdriven LEDs
Redundant cooling feature - if a fan fails the unit will continue to operate at or below typical temps
Veg mode at half current
Once I have all three models available almost any tent size can be accommodated, either for veg/flower or strictly veg, including semi-micro grows with lower ceilings. Accommodated, meaning in accordance with my desired PPFD (850-900 flower and 425-450 veg).
I hope all that sounds good so far. There are caveats. The enclosures will be made from aluminum. Not all the edges are tucked, but the nice thing about aluminum sheet being a soft metal is that cut edges aren't sharp. I will be giving the edges a quick sand to smooth things out a bit, but it will be very much a "commercial DIY" venture. I also have no plans to finish the aluminum. Care will be taken to build and deliver the enclosure without scratches but they won't have a perfect appearance. A paint job does nothing for the functionality or cooling properties and I like the industrial look. I'm hoping it won't be a deal breaker. In addition, there will be no default optics as I believe they are redundant in a tent which is where most people will be using them. Both reflectors and lenses will be available at cost when purchased with a lamp.
Having said all that, it's the performance that counts and it's a lamp I will use in my own space. High PPFD, beefy electronics and softly driven COBs, excellent light spread and for the time being one of the most efficient lamps on the market.
It will probably be a couple months down the road though. I have 3 models that will provide target PPFD in almost any size tent. 18"x30" I'm not sure about yet, and square meter tents will either be very high PPFD or slightly low PPFD but I should have everything else covered.