Anyone else have this problem with Spiderfarmer Lights?

Ok, so I have 2 spiderfarmer lights. 1 is a SF-1000 that I purchased. The other is a sf4000 that I won here on RIU!! Now that being said. I will now ask other RIU Crew Members if they've had a similar problem to this. NOTE THIS IS NOT A SMEAR CAMPAIGN ON SPIDERFARMER!! But my SF-1000 works great on a full term grow.. The sf-4000 I received from them as a prize, I Feel is defective!! And One Hell of a concern to me. I have only maybe 100 hours of use with it. And now its showing burn marks around the diodes and more so around the screws. This Is Freaking Me out, as I see nothing but a fire hazard in the making. Anybody else have this problem with spiderfarmer lights???

It's difficult to tell that those are burn marks from the pictures. Is it on top of the protective coating? Can you wipe it off with damp cloth or isopropyl?

Safety is of upmost concern, so anything questionable should be investigated and reported to the manufacturer. But I'm just saying, for me, that doesn't look like marks I would expect from over current or heat on the PCB's.

Tracker said:

It's difficult to tell that those are burn marks from the pictures. Is it on top of the protective coating? Can you wipe it off with damp cloth or isopropyl?

Safety is of upmost concern, so anything questionable should be investigated and reported to the manufacturer. But I'm just saying, for me, that doesn't look like marks I would expect from over current or heat on the PCB's.

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I see what you're saying! BUT, I did rub those yellow streaks when the light was completely cooled. And it appears to be melted glue.. Ok, That's my freaking concern!!!! If glue is melting down around the diodes. Then that means it is Straight Up to Fuckin Hot.. Any one with common sense knows, that when glue reaches its melting point, that Ignition of Flames is not many more degrees higher. That's My Concern! I only have one house and property. I dont think I'll risk it anymore.

Zephyrs said:

I see what you're saying! BUT, I did rub those yellow streaks when the light was completely cooled. And it appears to be melted glue.. Ok, That's my freaking concern!!!! If glue is melting down around the diodes. Then that means it is Straight Up to Fuckin Hot.. Any one with common sense knows, that when glue reaches its melting point, that Ignition of Flames is not many more degrees higher. That's My Concern! I only have one house and property. I dont think I'll risk it anymore.

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If it has a melted texture and you're pretty confident that it's something caused by heat, then definitely notify the manufacturer.

Tracker said:

If it has a melted texture and you're pretty confident that it's something caused by heat, then definitely notify the manufacturer.

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Thank you @Tracker! That was going to be my next inquiry, to the company that is. I just wanted a few honest opinions from other members on the issue. Now mind you, I Personally could be overreacting, but fire is my worst phobia/fear.

I had burn marks around some diodes and 7 of them quit working on my 288 diode LEDs. It got spooky to me too, so I replaced the board. I’m sure SF will warranty the board.
I do know that some videos say to use a nylon or similar washer around the screws to prevent shorts. Greengenes mentions it I think on YouTube. Maybe you had some stray current or grounding issues with that board. My knock-offs didn’t have washers, and the board started to stay on a fraction of a second after lights out too; it had to be replaced.
Don’t burn your shit down.

My SF2000 came without an external dimmer. Defective.

Zephyrs said:

Thank you @Tracker! That was going to be my next inquiry, to the company that is. I just wanted a few honest opinions from other members on the issue. Now mind you, I Personally could be overreacting, but fire is my worst phobia/fear.

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The fear is totally warranted. Electrical fire is a real risk with indoor grows.

Since I received this light it has only been turned on for no more than 3 hours in the morning. For supplemental morning light for my light depped plants. Its had minimal use and the temps n humidity never get over 80 F or %. This is my average climate with this light.

Zephyrs said:

Since I received this light it has only been turned on for no more than 3 hours in the morning. For supplemental morning light for my light depped plants. Its had minimal use and the temps n humidity never get over 80 F or %. This is my average climate with this light.
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Yeah you’re sure not working it hard or putting it in a harsh climate. The board that lost the diodes on me was my veg one and it was the only one running at less than the max wattage. Too gently with them I guess.
Here’s the link if it interests you

MustGro said:

I had burn marks around some diodes and 7 of them quit working on my 288 diode LEDs. It got spooky to me too, so I replaced the board. I’m sure SF will warranty the board.
I do know that some videos say to use a nylon or similar washer around the screws to prevent shorts. Greengenes mentions it I think on YouTube. Maybe you had some stray current or grounding issues with that board. My knock-offs didn’t have washers, and the board started to stay on a fraction of a second after lights out too; it had to be replaced.
Don’t burn your shit down.

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I feel ya. I been burned too many times. I Think I will just talk to spiderfarmer about it.

Zephyrs said:

I feel ya. I been burned too many times. I Think I will just talk to spiderfarmer about it.

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Why not just tag them, @Spiderfarmerled .

PadawanWarrior said:

Why not just tag them, @Spiderfarmerled .

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Because really, I would rather not make a big huge bitch fight issue about it on the main stage. Maybe I'll just send @Spiderfarmerled a polite PM. Like I said I run their SF-1000 and it's been perfect so far. So I'm not trying to bash them or anything.

Zephyrs said:

Thank you @Tracker! That was going to be my next inquiry, to the company that is. I just wanted a few honest opinions from other members on the issue. Now mind you, I Personally could be overreacting, but fire is my worst phobia/fear.

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I would be extremely concerned. I forget how long ago it was that an RIU member woke up to smoke. Found his attic on fire and from an electrical issue with his grow. He got on here and advised everyone.

hotrodharley said:

I would be extremely concerned. I forget how long ago it was that an RIU member woke up to smoke. Found his attic on fire and from an electrical issue with his grow. He got on here and advised everyone.

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Thanks, That's Dually Noted. I think I just might un-plug it.

I mean hell man, should I just go back to the old 400 watt hps street light, old school way? LOL

Suddenly I have the urge to check all components...

Hope it works out op.

If you've got a thermal gun, I'd measure the temperature.

Maybe it was just dirty like your bong?

twentyeight.threefive said:

Maybe it was just dirty like your bong?

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Are you talking about this Bong? Jackass