LED-HPS comparison help

Wait, what?

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #1

Is there a LED on the market that will give me the same amount of light as a 400 watt HPS for plants in flower? I am buying soon, but figured I'd ask. I've read the threads here and can honestly say I have no idea what you're talking about

This is what I want to get http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Hortic...396095267&sr=8-3&keywords=hps+grow+light+400w

If you have some LED as good for around the same price, I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you

 

Wait, what?

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #2

My space is 3 x3 two plants Uncle Ben's 4 topped, 6 week old indica strong Special Kush #1 Very bushy. Not very tall

 

SnapsProvolone

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #3

No way your going to get a quality LED for the same bucks as an Apollo HPS.

A worthwhile LED is going to cost you.

 

Wait, what?

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #4

I figured as much, just thought I'd cover all bases. Thanks for responding

 

Grandmah

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #5

Looking through threads will help too

 

Wait, what?

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #6

I did. I don't understand the language

 

cc2012

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #7

Hey Wait, what? Can you solder....?

https://www.rollitup.org/do-yourself/805681-diy-led-grow-lights-cree.html

Peace

 

SupraSPL

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #8

Yep if you DIY you could get the job done with about 200W. That would cost about $300 in parts and it would take a good amount of work.
(4) CXA3070 3000K $175
(4) drivers 1500mA $52
(4) heatsinks $36
misc wiring, connectors etc

That would give you 208W of dissipation at 36.6% efficient and you would never have to change the bulbs. It should yield the same as 400 HPS and better quality nugs.

Another alternative is the Onyx Grow. Cost $450, 210W of dissipation at 30% efficient. Might yield a bit less than a 400 HPS.

 

sky rocket

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #9

You know the saying, " you pay for what you get." Check out blackdogled.com. Google it as well. A guy from a different forum used them and had good success. These LEDs are no cheap amazon Chinese crap.

 

Wait, what?

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #10

Next grow I want a good LED. I can't solder, I'm old and can't see very well. But I love the colors of LEDs I guess because I'm also an artist, and I want to paint them and the plants, do an artist's grow blog

Thanks for your help guys, appreciate it

 

kmog33

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #11

I'm running an led that is giving my 400 a run for money the ti smartlamp probloom. But I am pulling 330 watts so it's about the same energy wise. I got it from a buddy for super cheap but I don't think it was originally but definitely keeping up with my 400.

Sent from my LG-LS980 using Rollitup mobile app

 

Wait, what?

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #12

I'll check it out, thanks

 

PSUAGRO.

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• Mar 29, 2014

• #13

Wait said:

Is there a LED on the market that will give me the same amount of light as a 400 watt HPS for plants in flower? I am buying soon, but figured I'd ask. I've read the threads here and can honestly say I have no idea what you're talking about

This is what I want to get http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Hortic...396095267&sr=8-3&keywords=hps+grow+light+400w

If you have some LED as good for around the same price, I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you

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http://www.amazon.com/HYDROFARM-Pha...96105682&sr=8-1&keywords=phantom+400w+ballast Rock solid and with multiple safety features .............NO active cooling either