need to know which led is better

bodhipop

bodhipop

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Vivosun is usually not advised when it comes to the larger parts of the grow (lights, bulbs, etc) but they make some accessories for a good value.
The Mars Hydro FC series seem to be showing a step up in their quality, I have read many reports of others having huge issues with the TS series (electric shock, longevity issues, hazards) .
Spider Farmer SF series could be the one for you. SF2000 is versatile. Viparspectra has just released a cheaper board to rival it called XS2000.
If you take your chances with Alibaba, people seem to favor Meijiu and Kingbrite.
 
SpawnOfVader

SpawnOfVader

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bodhipop said:
Vivosun is usually not advised when it comes to the larger parts of the grow (lights, bulbs, etc) but they make some accessories for a good value.
The Mars Hydro FC series seem to be showing a step up in their quality, I have read many reports of others having huge issues with the TS series (electric shock, longevity issues, hazards) .
Spider Farmer SF series could be the one for you. SF2000 is versatile. Viparspectra has just released a cheaper board to rival it called XS2000.
If you take your chances with Alibaba, people seem to favor Meijiu and Kingbrite.
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I do have vivosun carbon filters in both my tents and vivosun brand bubble bags. I tried their fans but they were loud and I switched to terrabloom.
 
Hollatchaboy

Hollatchaboy

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bodhipop said:
Vivosun is usually not advised when it comes to the larger parts of the grow (lights, bulbs, etc) but they make some accessories for a good value.
The Mars Hydro FC series seem to be showing a step up in their quality, I have read many reports of others having huge issues with the TS series (electric shock, longevity issues, hazards) .
Spider Farmer SF series could be the one for you. SF2000 is versatile. Viparspectra has just released a cheaper board to rival it called XS2000.
If you take your chances with Alibaba, people seem to favor Meijiu and Kingbrite.
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Problem with alibaba lights is if you break it. Unless you can just hop a plane to China for warranty obligations. :)
 
Gwhiliker

Gwhiliker

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Boatguy said:
Lol :) I have an hlg, and had a few diy cobs before that.
On a budget, hid is a much better option than a cheap led.. Like one of these
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Oh no doubt about it, just exhaust the air and you get much more wat per sq foot for your money, 315 cmh do run kinda hot tho. But are probably the best option in this scenario for spectrum, watts per sq foot and budget. Although hes looking at around 180-220 for a decent sun system fixture with an ushio bulb
 
Hollatchaboy

Hollatchaboy

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Gwhiliker said:
Oh no doubt about it, just exhaust the air and you get much more wat per sq foot for your money, 315 cmh do run kinda hot tho. But are probably the best option in this scenario for spectrum, watts per sq foot and budget. Although hes looking at around 180-220 for a decent sun system fixture with an ushio bulb
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There's so much energy wasted to heat with hid though. I won't argue their effectiveness. I've grown killer bud under hid but I will argue their efficiency. It's common knowledge that the upfront cost is usually pretty high but in the long run you'll make that money back and more in energy savings.
 
Boatguy

Boatguy

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Timber's products are very solid for their pricepoint. I may pick up a 4vs if im not happy with this run
 
Hollatchaboy

Hollatchaboy

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Boatguy said:
Im still not sold on my hlg panels. First grow under them is about midway done. The cobs make good buds, regardless of efficiency
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Efficiency is still pretty decent from the ol' cobs. My electric bill is still much cheaper then when I used hid. Buds are still pretty solid from the cobs imo. I run a 400 watt that's approx. a 600 watt equivalent. Plus my ac runs much less. Lol
 
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