Led help

So I’m need of some help with choosing LED equipment. (I have no clue where to start).

For starters I currently run 2x gavita 750de
2x dimlux 630de in a 2.4m2 tent. I want an led fixture that can replace the two gavita lights so around 1500w min.

I’m normally quite good with researching technology but when it comes to led its a lot to digest lol and here I am needing some help & advice on what would work well in my space I have and also with cmh aswell. I will state that I don’t have the capacity to be going down the DIY route, I can put up wardrobes and picture frames and that’s as handy as I get.

For me I would look to have high quality product/components, I’m quite flexible on the budget, plug and play or if there are companies or even DIY masters here that would tailor build some equipment I would be open. I’m in the uk if that makes a difference. Looking forward to hearing from you guys

The fixture’s light source is a Gavita Pro Plus 750W double ended HPS lamp, generating 1450 µmol s-1 of light.
This is a quote from Gavita's website on the 750DE. Easiest way to determine how much led wattage you'll need to duplicate the DE's would be 2x(1450umole) or 2900umoles PPF. Dividing that amount with current benchmark efficacy(2.5umol/watt) gives you 1160 watts of power using a QB style fixture.

SWIM is mostly in the same position, definitely no electrician. But HLG makes some really easy kits. No soldering, no drilling, etc. If you can use a screw driver, follow instructions, and put a clip on the end of a wire... in 15 minutes you're done. Lights are extremely affordable for what you get, newest technology with highest efficiency, everything appears well tested and vetted, warrantied, and outstanding footprint. The lights are also dimmable. Also if you don't like the step by step instructions, you can watch their youtube video instead. Not sure why someone would go with any other LED to be honest.

GBAUTO said:

The fixture’s light source is a Gavita Pro Plus 750W double ended HPS lamp, generating 1450 µmol s-1 of light.
This is a quote from Gavita's website on the 750DE. Easiest way to determine how much led wattage you'll need to duplicate the DE's would be 2x(1450umole) or 2900umoles PPF. Dividing that amount with current benchmark efficacy(2.5umol/watt) gives you 1160 watts of power using a QB style fixture.

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Understood thanks for chiming in

jjng5 said:

SWIM is mostly in the same position, definitely no electrician. But HLG makes some really easy kits. No soldering, no drilling, etc. If you can use a screw driver, follow instructions, and put a clip on the end of a wire... in 15 minutes you're done. Lights are extremely affordable for what you get, newest technology with highest efficiency, everything appears well tested and vetted, warrantied, and outstanding footprint. The lights are also dimmable. Also if you don't like the step by step instructions, you can watch their youtube video instead. Not sure why someone would go with any other LED to be honest.

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Just contacted the uk distributors . How far from the top of the canopy does the lights need to be?

Piffestbuds said:

Just contacted the uk distributors . How far from the top of the canopy does the lights need to be?

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It all depends upon your foot print. I assume you're asking for flower as well. If you're planning on LED only you want to target ~25-32 Watt/sq foot from what I read. I see most people purchasing 4 of these boards for a 4x4 or 5x5 space depending upon how many watts you want to run them at. Some people dim them down, others raise the lights up. LED's are best at 24" or slightly less. With LED's foot print is important. You cannot think of it like one 1k HPS bulb. That's why in my opinion QB's are so much better than COB's. You'll see some guys building their own COB lights with heat sinks and all this stuff and then they have 1 of these wired every sq foot. That just seems crazy to me, too much wiring, and for what? They're all LED diodes anyways. QB's are spread across more light sources, which in my opinion makes for better lights for the plants. Less hassle. Easier to put together, economical, and quality lights. Many people on here report between 1.75 to 2 grams per watt with these panels.