Help! Led or Hps
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Hello! What would be best CMH substitute for HPS 600w?? I dont care how much CMH cost. They need to be more efficient,in Europe the electricityis big problem,I dont know the situation in the US so dont mind if I sound stupid.. thanks I appreciate it
Moflow
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Why do you not want to steal electricity...?I am looking to buy a lights. I am looking for best replacement for HPS with good efficiency. I have my reasons and its not about money. Im thinking to go on bigger project and here in Europe you dont want to steal an electricity. Thanks
Olive Drab Green
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COBs. I say again: COBs.
Or CMH/LEC like Yoda said.
Or CMH/LEC like Yoda said.
Because they can see the losses and then they investigate with the police and before you know it,you are done..Why do you not want to steal electricity...?
Ok my friend, the same quote goes to you then
Olive Drab Green
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CMH comes in 315w only, I'm pretty sure. The PPFD is around that of a 600w HPS, if I'm not mistaken? Admittedly, I run COBs and have never run CMH, but I see the data and the results and am assured of its worth.Ok my friend, the same quote goes to you then
COBs are expensive as well, but at 241w of light (plus fans, so ~270w) you get around the same PPFD as a 600w HPS as well.
Moflow
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Desperate ffs, big brother is watchn lolBecause they can see the losses and then they investigate with the police and before you know it,you are done..
Olive Drab Green
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If 40 lamps for 40 meters, you'll probably reach that better with CMH. A single 100w COB covers about half a meter. But the heat might be intense enough to give you away with that many CMH, I don't know.
You probably shouldn't be doing this if you are afraid of cops busting you. For 40 lamps, your bill will be suspiciously high.
You probably shouldn't be doing this if you are afraid of cops busting you. For 40 lamps, your bill will be suspiciously high.
Lol
Is there any COB to cover a full square meter and how efficient would it be? Thanks
Olive Drab Green
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40 x 315 = 12,600w.
Average kWh in the US is 10¢ an hour. So, that's like 22 dollars a day for an 18/6 light cycle. Multiply that by 30, that's about $680 a month. 3-5 month cycles..
Average kWh in the US is 10¢ an hour. So, that's like 22 dollars a day for an 18/6 light cycle. Multiply that by 30, that's about $680 a month. 3-5 month cycles..
Olive Drab Green
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Probably not a single chip, but likely a 2-3 chip fixture would do it. COBs and CMH are probably the two most efficient horticultural lighting technologies currently available.
How come 3-5 month cycle? My cycle is 2 months from the clones to the finish 8 weeks.
I dont know man I have one lamp HPS (600w) on one square meter and Im looking for to get that to be more efficent maybe 200-300 watt per square meter,but with the same amount of the finished product or near as with HPS lamp.
Paying the bill is not the option,cause from where I come from when they see lets say 500 eur on eletricity bill they know something is wrong... thanks
Yes I am willing to, can you explain how? PM me.. Thanks
Olive Drab Green
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All I'm saying is, don't try to cover 40 square meters if you are trying to keep shit on the DL.How come 3-5 month cycle? My cycle is 2 months from the clones to the finish 8 weeks.
I dont know man I have one lamp HPS (600w) on one square meter and Im looking for to get that to be more efficent maybe 200-300 watt per square meter,but with the same amount of the finished product or near as with HPS lamp.
Paying the bill is not the option,cause from where I come from when they see lets say 500 eur on eletricity bill they know something is wrong... thanks
From clone, it'll be quicker, obviously. If you veg for at least 2 months from seed, I'd count on pretty damn near a pound from 2 plants.
Hybridway
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Spectrum King, I think, not positive but 90-120 lumens per watt. Not very efficient in comparison.
What's it illegal to grow there?
If so, you need to mesh that space into commercial property that already uses high power. Risky buss.
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