Club 315w lec

[rkymtnman]

I thought the old good bulbs were Phillips and discontinued and the one shown was the GE which is an inferior copy and only open rated and only available as I said.

my bad. i just saw the htg supply ballast (which is what I bought to fire them). they should probably fix that picture then! good catch.

on a side note, you can find some of the old philips on ebay. even used, they sell for a pretty penny. i got 4 of em out in the garage i need to go find.

 

[WolfieLee]

Thanks for the replies, all. So, here's a Q: Would it be better to suppliment the 8 T5's (2 4-bulb units (4ft)) with a 600 - 1200 watt LED in the flower room or would the $ be better spent on the Nanolux? I've got plenty of time, but may have up to two Med card patients within a few month's time...
p.s. considering this LED... older tech, but with the double 5Watt chips (pretty good canopy penetration, I am assuming, and the spectrum looks very good, esp. considering the full spectrum of the T5's, imo):

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01320X10A/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A26I3HLV1WKXWW

 

[WolfieLee]

Also... if I get the Nanolux, should I use it as is or try to re-arrange it in a horizontal configuration with a double-parabola reflector (like the older HTG supply unit I have linked)?

 

[WolfieLee]

The new 315's are run on the newer square wave ballasts and offer more par consistently. And the new bulbs are ok for open use and universal mounting but are designed to be run vertical for best effect by Phillips.

OH, o.k., I didn't catch that...so I should leave the thing vertical, if I go that route. got it.

 

[Boyz N Da Hood]

whats good everybody! been a while since ive been online as i had to shut down a while back.. had to give the forums a break.
couldn't stop my seed collecting for too long though lol

I just got a pretty good deal on a SS 630 watt cmh. which led me to find this awesome thread. Been reading thru the first 30 pages and i'm convinced i want to try COB LEDs. Is there anybody with a reliable brand? was looking on ebay but i'm not too sure if their wattage claims are on point. and i'm not much of a DIYer unless its really simple stuff.

 

[ttystikk]

whats good everybody! been a while since ive been online as i had to shut down a while back.. had to give the forums a break.
couldn't stop my seed collecting for too long though lol

I just got a pretty good deal on a SS 630 watt cmh. which led me to find this awesome thread. Been reading thru the first 30 pages and i'm convinced i want to try COB LEDs. Is there anybody with a reliable brand? was looking on ebay but i'm not too sure if their wattage claims are on point. and i'm not much of a DIYer unless its really simple stuff.

Talk to @Stephenj37826 and @robincnn

 

[Bad Karma]

Thanks for the replies, all. So, here's a Q: Would it be better to suppliment the 8 T5's (2 4-bulb units (4ft)) with a 600 - 1200 watt LED in the flower room or would the $ be better spent on the Nanolux? I've got plenty of time, but may have up to two Med card patients within a few month's time...
p.s. considering this LED... older tech, but with the double 5Watt chips (pretty good canopy penetration, I am assuming, and the spectrum looks very good, esp. considering the full spectrum of the T5's, imo):

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01320X10A/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A26I3HLV1WKXWW

Never buy an LED light off of Amazon, they are all crap, and I promise you will regret wasting your money. If you're gonna go LED, go with a COB light, one that uses Cree, Vero, or Citizen COB's.

 

[THCBrain]

I bought one of these lec lights last week to replace my 600w cool tube in a 1mx1m tent so far it's great, no overheating issues but I am in a cold loft!

 

[WolfieLee]

Never buy an LED light off of Amazon, they are all crap, and I promise you will regret wasting your money. If you're gonna go LED, go with a COB light, one that uses Cree, Vero, or Citizen COB's.

... O.K. so, what is the best source? Q: what is the dif between a higher wattage (5 and 6Watts was the highest for single chip LED as far as I know, haven't kept up...) are the COB's going to offer more canopy penetration than a multiple 6W single-chip light?

 

[rkymtnman]

... O.K. so, what is the best source? Q: what is the dif between a higher wattage (5 and 6Watts was the highest for single chip LED as far as I know, haven't kept up...) are the COB's going to offer more canopy penetration than a multiple 6W single-chip light?

unless i missed it, what size area do you have? and what is your budget? do you have a separate veg and bloom area or is it just one space to do both? i think we can steer you in the right direction after we answer these

 

[WolfieLee]

in the planning phase. Got zilch right now and no way to measure anything out. I JUST asked a seller on E-Bay what type of chips these were, as the info is lacking...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/800W-COB-LED-Panel-Grow-Light-System-Full-Spectrum-For-Plant-Replace-HPS-Lamp-/171893004601?

Any ideas? Good LED or CRAP? Am leaning in my head toward getting a Phantom II and vert hood and the Philips... but my WALLET may not allow it...lol Here is that line-up....under $500 for the 3 parts... can I do better elsewhere?

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LQZDVD0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ARU9XTG9WELO3
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LOXRX4W/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1O863TZYF0C7N
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HXOJ1FG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[genuity]

You will get better info in the led section...

 

[rkymtnman]

in the planning phase. Got zilch right now and no way to measure anything out. I JUST asked a seller on E-Bay what type of chips these were, as the info is lacking...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/800W-COB-LED-Panel-Grow-Light-System-Full-Spectrum-For-Plant-Replace-HPS-Lamp-/171893004601?

Any ideas? Good LED or CRAP? Am leaning in my head toward getting a Phantom II and vert hood and the Philips... but my WALLET may not allow it...lol Here is that line-up....under $500 for the 3 parts... can I do better elsewhere?

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LQZDVD0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ARU9XTG9WELO3
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LOXRX4W/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1O863TZYF0C7N
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HXOJ1FG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

check out growershouse.com for their CMH stuff.

if I had $500, I personally would buy the Cycloptics greenbeams 3100K 315 in 120Volt (unless you are running at 240V).

it will easily cover a 3x3 area for veg and bloom, will last years before you need to change bulbs, and you mount it on the ceiling and don't have to move it. done.

 

[rkymtnman]

if you want LED, check out timbergrowlights.com

they have a few framework leds ready to hang for around $500. quality COBS, drivers etc and dimmable so you can use them from seedlings to bloom. i would think they should cover roughly a 3x3 area too.

 

[WolfieLee]

You will get better info in the led section...

Yeah, I'm kinda in limbo, though between choosing LED over CMH/LEC...or the other way around. I will get to that thread soon enough, though, I'm sure... just planning things out and hope to have 2 MMM cardholders to supply for within 4-6 month's... will have 1, for sure, but he has to finish his Indina probation first (@ least that's what I advised him LOL)

@rkymntman... thanks for the info will be checking all that out soon

 

[genuity]

Yeah, I'm kinda in limbo, though between choosing LED over CMH/LEC...or the other way around. I will get to that thread soon enough, though, I'm sure... just planning things out and hope to have 2 MMM cardholders to supply for within 4-6 month's... will have 1, for sure, but he has to finish his Indina probation first (@ least that's what I advised him LOL)

@rkymntman... thanks for the info will be checking all that out soon

I said that cause most of the guys in the led section, don't really leave that section...and it is some good information in that section.

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

in the planning phase. Got zilch right now and no way to measure anything out. I JUST asked a seller on E-Bay what type of chips these were, as the info is lacking...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/800W-COB-LED-Panel-Grow-Light-System-Full-Spectrum-For-Plant-Replace-HPS-Lamp-/171893004601?

Any ideas? Good LED or CRAP? Am leaning in my head toward getting a Phantom II and vert hood and the Philips... but my WALLET may not allow it...lol Here is that line-up....under $500 for the 3 parts... can I do better elsewhere?

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LQZDVD0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ARU9XTG9WELO3
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LOXRX4W/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1O863TZYF0C7N
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HXOJ1FG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

If you go the cmh route. Growers house recently sold me a sunlight supply remote vertical open reflector. A dimmable galaxy ballast and a Phillips 3100k bulb under $400 delivered. I really like working with it.

My pics and info have been going on since Black Friday or so if you want to go back some pages or search me out. I documented quite a bit. I was real excited. I was and am still happy with my hortilux 600 super HPS lamps.

I will post some new pics anyway when we can. It has made a positive difference in my garden. I like it combined with the hps for my purpose but I would use one now for my 3x3 tent when I upgrade. I think a 6 " exhaust fan and speed controller will be fine for cooling. Seems about as hot with a fan blowing across under it as my air cooled sealed 600's. Maybe a degree or 2 cooler.

 

[rkymtnman]

If you go the cmh route. Growers house recently sold me a sunlight supply remote vertical open reflector. A dimmable galaxy ballast and a Phillips 3100k bulb under $400 delivered.

that is a good deal.

i've seen tons of used CMH's on craigslist here in CO lately. $200 for a Sunlight in 240v. $500 for a Sulight 630 cmh. dude had like 30 of the 315's and 10 of the 630's.

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Attempt to attach pic of growroom showing both the LEC and HPS lamps. I saw earlier if you click to respond to the message the pic will show in the response copy.

Nope. Server error. Try again later.

 

[rkymtnman]

Attempt to attach pic of growroom showing both the LEC and HPS lamps.

one combo that might be cool to try out is a 3100k LEC and the Hortilux blue daylight MH. not sure if they make it in 600 though.