Is LED really worth it?

maumau93

Member
ok so i realise if you have a few hundred lying around then yes they really are worth it and if i had the money i would deffinatly get some but as it happens i don't so y question is: Is it worth getting something like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225-LED-14W-Grow-Panel-Red-Blue-Hydroponic-Light-Board-/200580061758?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb380da3e&_uhb=1#ht_3021wt_1037

it says it only use's 14w so my first impression is no but what do you guys think? would it be as good as a 45w cfl? or would it just be for show?

thanks,
maumau
 
I have two of those panels. They are good for vegetative stage, but for the flowering I would get a UFO 135 watt, which could cover 2 plants (3x3 feet).
 

cc08150

Well-Known Member
No....14 watts led wont grow anything cept maybe a seedling at best. You're looking at $400+ for a worthwhile LED panel
 

maumau93

Member
thanks for the help guys! maybe when im a little more flush but for now i think i might have to stick to my CFLS
 

trevronious

Well-Known Member
225 LEDs and only 14 watts? What the fuck is this real life? .062 watts/LED.... I feel bad if someone spends money on this.
 
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