DangerDavez
Well-Known Member
Nothing wrong at all especially at that price. Hard to justify HPS anymore.
Actuosity
Well-Known Member
Facebook reviews are easily paid for. I read every single review on your page, 7 of them have light photos. 16 of the reviews are the same key words rephrased in a different manner. Do you have any links to grow journals regarding your systems? Just trying to keep things honest for our members. You still haven't answered any questions regarding your products. Seems like a scam to make extra off product that is more or less the same as everything else on the market from uninformed newbies.
Jesusgrowsmygrass
Well-Known Member
I picked up a pair of HLG 550s V1 on craigslist for cheap not long ago with a bunch of other equipment, these are way overkill for my 5x5 tent but they run more efficient when run at lower wattage. If you are just starting out maybe the used option could bring you significantly more bang for the buck. The ebay route provides you with a 30 day warranty whether the seller likes it or not and if the seller didn't disclose something back it can go on his dime. A little elbow grease later and you have a sanitized new to you light!
I would encourage HLG products, I am a noob when it comes to growing but I did my research and got great results my very first grow. One recommendation is get look into getting two different color temperatures if possible (ie 3k Kelvins & 4K Kelvins). Check with more knowledgeable growers than me about what will work and does work best.
One more thing, if you are going to go the DIY route, only buy a very high quality power supply. A current model Mean Well driver will provide <90% efficiency.
I would encourage HLG products, I am a noob when it comes to growing but I did my research and got great results my very first grow. One recommendation is get look into getting two different color temperatures if possible (ie 3k Kelvins & 4K Kelvins). Check with more knowledgeable growers than me about what will work and does work best.
One more thing, if you are going to go the DIY route, only buy a very high quality power supply. A current model Mean Well driver will provide <90% efficiency.
madvillian420
Well-Known Member
check out ledgrowlightsdepot.com. HLG's are on sale. i just bought a 300v2
DangerDavez
Well-Known Member
I
Don't know too much about these guys but if they are using lm561c, I would imagine it's pretty efficient and effective. They look like some of the Fluence Alibaba clones I've seen. In fact, I think they are the same. I'd look into those for more info.
Shouldn't you be a paying advertiser?
DangerDavez
Well-Known Member
I believe this is the same light.
https://m.alibaba.com/amp/product/60792225061.htm
It looks pretty damn nice for the price but I don't see many reviews and I don't want to be the guinea pig
Last edited:
Purpsmagurps
Well-Known Member
hlg or quantum pucks all the way. I built 800w in 8 pucks from rapid for like 1400 all said and done. 3000k with deep reds.
DangerDavez
Well-Known Member
How do you like the logic pucks? I have 3 running at 70 watts each and they do great in that small space.
Purpsmagurps
Well-Known Member
I love them. going to get some more hahah I got 2# off of about 750W of them no co2
DangerDavez
Well-Known Member
Nice. Bought mine since I had a spare driver when one of my cobs went out. 3 of em work perfectly on an HLG 240 1700. Ill probably be placing another order soon too since I have another driver just laying around.
Chip Green
Well-Known Member
I've been pondering this very question for some time now.
Johnny Lawrence
Well-Known Member
They whore their shit out in almost every thread. They're even worse about it in the CMH threads.
Jesusgrowsmygrass
Well-Known Member
I just noticed SunPlix didn't stand behind his post and deleted it, nuff said.
It seems like the censuses is HLG quantom boards. A lot of people are running them for a reason, one thing to think about is the difference between V1 & V2 is a 25% price difference and marginal difference in performance.
Maybe two of these (CLEARANCE PRICE $66 QB288 V1 with heatsink V2) https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/quantum-boards/products/qb288-v1-slate-2-single-combo?variant=12288080838748 and a meanwell powersupply (maybe 320 watts HLG-320H, overkill!!!) for about $250 all in with everything (wire, plug, etc.).
Just saying. maybe even get a "B" meanwell driver for a sunset/sunrise effect (just because you can and it looks pimp). This would take extra hardware and some electrical knowledge.
It seems like the censuses is HLG quantom boards. A lot of people are running them for a reason, one thing to think about is the difference between V1 & V2 is a 25% price difference and marginal difference in performance.
Maybe two of these (CLEARANCE PRICE $66 QB288 V1 with heatsink V2) https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/quantum-boards/products/qb288-v1-slate-2-single-combo?variant=12288080838748 and a meanwell powersupply (maybe 320 watts HLG-320H, overkill!!!) for about $250 all in with everything (wire, plug, etc.).
Just saying. maybe even get a "B" meanwell driver for a sunset/sunrise effect (just because you can and it looks pimp). This would take extra hardware and some electrical knowledge.
Chip Green
Well-Known Member
It is a possibility, over a period of time, that any posts made by a non paying advertiser, that violated user agreements, have been removed by the staff....
TEKNIK
Well-Known Member
The administrators should get rid of a few of those guys that do nothing but spam chats with thier Chinese shit. If they helped people out now and then it wouldn't be a big deal but they have nothing to offer but spam, a few that come on here don't pay to advertise but they are here to give advice also not just sell crap and that's fine by me.