I think a relevant point here is that all these chips are based on the same technology. In the case of 3070 and 3590 at 1.4 amps, the extra light is coming at no extra electrical cost. In fact the voltage on the 3590s ls slightly lower. If you compare the two on an efficiency basis the equality becomes more apparent. Run the 3590 at 1.75 amps and the efficiency is similar to the 3070s (at 1.4) and there's a corresponding increase in light for the extra wattage. Run the 2530s at a low enough current and you can achieve similar cost/efficiency/output but there's nothing special about them in that regard. In fact I think the smaller CXBs are slightly less efficient at nominal current (so also less efficient at lower percentages of nominal). I've recommended 2530s before in limited height situations, but if you've got 5 feet and no filter in the flower chamber it's smart to stick with 3070s or 3590s.
OK. So now where crunching the numbers. This is the shit I've yet to absorb.
Does this mean that the 3070 & 3590 are more efficient than the 2530, therefore costing less for the output produced? If I had to choose between cheaper power or better buds... Do I need to go on?
Unless my thinking is off, because the 2530 are half price @ $15 ea, the simple fact that I can get twice as many LEDs for the same price and still fall within my budget would dictate that this would give me the best "Bang for Buck" for my budget. Correct?
Is that right?
Yup, this is true, only real difference is at that price, they are much more affordable, and you can distribute the light better, but there is more work in wiring them, etc.
I love wiring, so that's not a problem.
What I have yet to discuss is that I read in one of the threads that the closer the driver is to the COBS, the better. More losses with longer wiring or something along those lines. Since I plan on mounting my drivers approximately 1 metre from the COBs, is this something I need to take into consideration?
Thanks. Very happy with everyone's input.
