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PSUAGRO.

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Coco so that would be considered hydro. Doing drain-to-waste.
Well if you break your selection down to your best four 1 gallon pots with cocco you should still hit 6 zips and it opens up some more options at your price point due to the smaller coverage area needed.....I'll give you some links when I get home......my phone sucks.
 
Sounds good. I got some clones selected already they did nice in promix I'm running them now in coo and hopefully they do even better.
 

K5Doom

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Hi,

I'm looking to build my own, still unsure wether I should get some Osram GD+, some CREE XTE or some Luxeon ES.

The GD+ are cheaper so that's always nice. My tent volume should be approximately 20x25x40 inches. Still unsure how much light I would need. I'm not looking to grow more than 2-3 plants at the same time, nor do I plan to in the future.
 

Ganjapussy

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After working for 2.5 strait months.... I know who has the best LEDs on the Market.... It's simply Blackstar *Shrugs*
 
I am looking to build my 2*2 grow room,and like to start with 6 plants,not sure one 240w will cover.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-240w-Grow-LED-Light-Veg-Flowring-Daisy-Chain-Usage-Full-Spectrum-/230943325586?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c54b7d92
 

Kibiguru

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I decided to go with the Sunshine Systems Pro series. i'm also going with the UltraBlend Series, I heard they were Phenominal, they have the biggest LED and most output. It Covers a 5X5 ft area. I talked to someone at UCSD and that's what they're using. I guess the USDA and Dept of Agriculture uses as well.

http://sdhydroponics.com/lighting-accessories/led-grow-lights/sunshine-systems.html

Unfortunately you have to go through a hydro store to get the Pro Ultrablend light the Manufacturer doesnt sell directly yet, as it's new... :fire:
 

PetFlora

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I decided to go with the Sunshine Systems Pro series. i'm also going with the UltraBlend Series, I heard they were Phenominal, they have the biggest LED and most output. It Covers a 5X5 ft area. I talked to someone at UCSD and that's what they're using. I guess the USDA and Dept of Agriculture uses as well.

http://sdhydroponics.com/lighting-accessories/led-grow-lights/sunshine-systems.html

Unfortunately you have to go through a hydro store to get the Pro Ultrablend light the Manufacturer doesnt sell directly yet, as it's new... :fire:
In case the money hasn't been spent yet, smaller panels offer more coverage and flexibility. Of course if you suffer from small dick syndrome, I understand compensating with whatever is biggest/baddest..., but dude, get over it.
 

FranJan

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I am looking to build my 2*2 grow room,and like to start with 6 plants,not sure one 240w will cover.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-240w-Grow-LED-Light-Veg-Flowring-Daisy-Chain-Usage-Full-Spectrum-/230943325586?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c54b7d92
You will probably be very disappointed if you try to grow 6 plants with that.
 

SnotBoogie

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Hi,

I'm looking to build my own, still unsure wether I should get some Osram GD+, some CREE XTE or some Luxeon ES.

The GD+ are cheaper so that's always nice. My tent volume should be approximately 20x25x40 inches. Still unsure how much light I would need. I'm not looking to grow more than 2-3 plants at the same time, nor do I plan to in the future.
*steps up*

the GD+ are older generation LED. I wouldn't go with them for a new build. (unless theyve done a new gen?? not watching GD's)

Cree XTE are one of the best White LED available atm. I just bought some WW's myself. Theyre also binned at 85C rather than 25C like most LED. (What this means, is that theoretically they need less cooling).

Luxeon are well regarded for their Reds at least around here. I'm not sure if I would use them for whites.

You should also look into the Osram Oslon series. They have wide beam angle, good selection of colors and a really nice warm white.

Have you decided what spectral distribution you want already? This would be the first question when selecting - bearing in mind the relationship between spectrum, efficiency and PAR. I will break it down further for you when after work (it can be the foundation for DIY LED informational post. :))
 

FranJan

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I decided to go with the Sunshine Systems Pro series. i'm also going with the UltraBlend Series, I heard they were Phenominal, they have the biggest LED and most output. It Covers a 5X5 ft area. I talked to someone at UCSD and that's what they're using. I guess the USDA and Dept of Agriculture uses as well. http://sdhydroponics.com/lighting-accessories/led-grow-lights/sunshine-systems.htmlUnfortunately you have to go through a hydro store to get the Pro Ultrablend light the Manufacturer doesnt sell directly yet, as it's new... :fire:
Hey Kibi. If you get that panel you gotta do a journal for the community. SS has been around from the begining and while I don't think they're geared toward cannabis, they do have some expertise in growing that other companies lack. Good Luck with that.
 

K5Doom

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*steps up*

the GD+ are older generation LED. I wouldn't go with them for a new build. (unless theyve done a new gen?? not watching GD's)

Cree XTE are one of the best White LED available atm. I just bought some WW's myself. Theyre also binned at 85C rather than 25C like most LED. (What this means, is that theoretically they need less cooling).

Luxeon are well regarded for their Reds at least around here. I'm not sure if I would use them for whites.

You should also look into the Osram Oslon series. They have wide beam angle, good selection of colors and a really nice warm white.

Have you decided what spectral distribution you want already? This would be the first question when selecting - bearing in mind the relationship between spectrum, efficiency and PAR. I will break it down further for you when after work (it can be the foundation for DIY LED informational post. :))
Hey thanks, that would be awesome! About the spectral distribution, no I'm still not sure. I've never grown before so it will be a first. This is why I am asking more experienced growers for advice.

I read that a distribution of 8:2:1 red/white/blue would be good though?
 

FranJan

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Theyre also binned at 85C rather than 25C like most LED. (What this means, is that theoretically they need less cooling).
Uhmmm gang? LEDs are binned, or hot binned which I believe is what Philips calls it, at 85C because no one who builds or buys lights/panels run their lights at 25C. This way the LEDs colors and performance match up with the real world and not a laboratory. People were very unhappy when they bought all these LEDs and the colors and performance weren't matching up with what the specs said, so NEMA and ANSI have been getting on diode makers to provide better data specs, and one of them is binning at real world temps. It is not a complete revolution in LED cooling and production.
 

cannabiscultivation

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I've been researching and preparing to get some LEDs for the past few months and am still looking for the perfect fit... Looking at basically all possible choices.
I am stuck between trying high quality led (like blackdog/rhino/a51/etc), household fixtures with easily replaceable screw in LEDs, and cheaper ebay fixture.

But this is a very small grow of 1-3 plants, and could easily be done with CFLs--but I want to try LEDs.

What is the biggest issue/concern everyone would see with a BonsaiHero hans LED, or getting one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-140W-LED-Grow-Light-5-Spectrum-UFO-like-HYDROPONIC-Lighting-140-Watts-/230917016915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c3ba0d53 -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ijWUCQcs6gQ

Is it light quality? warranty? chance of failure? power?
I used 2 135 watt ufo's to get my first 3 plant grow home. 22 grams per plant less then 3 foot tall.
ebay 85 bucks
mixwholesale. I also ordered a 180 from shenzeng china. The power supply had come lose so I opened it up to repair.
nice workmanship really. heavy aluminum heat sink.
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new grow
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