kylewright201
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That's great thanks for the advice. It's much needed. I will look into the maxibright daylight led. They cost a little more but from a UK store. Thanks again
HortiBloom LED Grow Bar Light with Osram leds
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hybridway2
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That may be equal or better. Prob better.
Both lower line lights though. Which is ok, they provide the light, spread, normal regularly used spectrum (like that HortriBlooms is customizable) but not enough to buy it.
Another starter light might be worth looking into is the Lumitek Zues Pro Bar-light.
Each one will provide good results I'd imagine. They may degrade, burn out, or fail, being made by less reputable companies, some with suspect or in-house chips. Most with poor thermal mngmt & clustered (hot diodes). Made to sell off false mktg. Meaning high initial par #'s until the heat sets in on em. Then Hopefully the manufacturer lives up to their warranty. But they know you don't know how much depreciation has occurred in a short span of time. Unless you take before & after readings that are logged.
There is a Premium fixture available at these prices $950 delivered. But that pricing is only temporarily during pre-order. They include allot more then the previously & after mentioned fixtures here. Like 11% outside the normal 400-700nm par range, x2 remote, dimmable drivers. Foldable/quick detach design to make x2 separate bar lights. Wide thermal mngmt to prolong longevity & increase efficiency. 5 yrs warranty. Ect.... Top-Bin 301H , Samsung SSL's or SQ's (optional)
LG , UVA. Spectrum is Cannabis targeted.
They are the First company to actually advertise they make Grow Lights specifically designed for Cannabis About 6 yrs ago or more.
After that if you want a Premium Bar-light then you'll have to pay around $1250 for the Pre-Order mentioned.
With the other options you're stuck with the same spectrum that does not include the EmmersonEffect nor is close to anything to do with natural SunLight.
Notice any similarities here?
Fluence
MaxiBright
HLG 650
This same pattern goes on for days. Copying the electrically HE spectrum to get the highest efficiency #'s, lower cost to produce & acceptable enough results. Most Usually preferred over hps but still not optimal.
Some spectral graphs appear to be stretched at times. At first i thought just a different tool was being used to measure the spectrums. I have a theory many posted spectral graphs are not what the light truly is. Be aware.
There's allot to know but it doesn't have to be that hard.
1) Fullest spectrum (less green then regular white is nice)
2) Thick/wide heatsinks
3) more Top-Bin diodes the better
4) how many rows of diodes, how many diodes, are they blended well & with decent spacing.
5) Quality driver offering at least a 93% efficiency rating.
6) remote driver(s) not mounted to the light with the option the remove from room or tent. Unless its one fixed light that does not offer versitilty like the Gavita for example. They can have 1 driver but if it fails then you lose the whole light mid-grow maybe.
7) cover over the diodes for protection & sometimes unintentional diffusion (good to have)
Versatility, can it be broken down onto 2-4 individual bar-lights?9) warranty & trusted name (popular does Not always means best option just lack of knowledge).
10) build-quality . Hard to tell till you touch it tho.
Could be missing something but thats how i judge & purchase my bar-ligts.
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kylewright201
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Wow what a read. Thank you for taking the time out to reply to me. The lighting world can be a little busy. I been looking at so many lights they are starting to all look the same. I have also been looking at the spider farmer 4000 and the Talos 10. Anything under £800 Would be great lucky for me I'm not in too much of a rush to buy. So I can look around.thanks again.
hybridway2
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NP, did not mean to overwhelm you. Quarantine can get lonely. Lol!
kylewright201
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No drama atleast I have the time to read up on what I'm buying rather than buying crap. But honestly appreciate the info. It's amazing how companies can make you feel like your getting a great light but unless you look into it your not getting a great deal. I guess it's hard to choose as there are a few options about all slightly different. I guess I could look into a build but then again I wouldn't know where to start. I'm thinking I might night the bullet and get a spider farmer sf4000. These look decent enough for a fair price and slight under budget too. I guess I can always go better the next time round.
hybridway2
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I'm not a fan of the company itself. They are several companies playing as one.
But i do like the SF over several other board options. Not for longevity but for the price, spread (think they just made a lil bigger too), and the spectrum is a bit nicer then the average boards. Getting x2 yrs out of it would be worth it.
Just add rubber grommets or spacers to keep the driver off the board.
Good Luck!
Morbid Angel
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kylewright201
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I went with the two spider farmer sf2000. Let's hope there hold up. Atleast they will be better than my viparspectra. Thanks for the input guys. I will let you know how things turn out #2ndgrow
hybridway2
Amare Shill
Nice! You'll do well! Keep us posted! Peace!
CK?1
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Great readings, very impressive!!
HortiBloom
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Sure of course there will be extra 25usd cost to upgrade to LM301H leds
Jmass420
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Great can you send me the link ill take one with 301 h diodes plus the 660 diodes
Jmass420
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So the total cost is 754?
Ladiesonly
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I have a Mega Plus but need some 200 watt strips Samsung want a deal through ali or PayPal. I love my mega plus just want to add to it.
Let me know how to proceed, not interested in paying distributor.
Ladiesonly
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I worked with them for my Mega Plus. I tested the outlet draw 705-708 measured with memo (its accurate I measure for crypto miners too. I love it, need more light in my 5x5 though. Will work with them for a second.
There was a problem with the order, I thought they didnt ship screws but they did. Anyhow replacement parts were super easy with them. I support this vendor, customer service was fantastic! Im sure all the vendors here are gud
Airwalker16
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Upgraded from LM301B?
Ladiesonly
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Im actually having issues with my Hortibloom. Ive been using it 6 weeks and it seems a lot less bright then when I ordered. Temp in tent has dropped too. Not sure what it could be switched power strips without luck. Sort of regretting it now.
Airwalker16
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It's gotta warranty to, get a new one
Ladiesonly
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Have you heard of this, lights not as bright and not emitting as much heat as when you started? How do I prove its less dim? This sucks im going into flower.