Roleadro 600w LED or not?

WindsweptBiker

WindsweptBiker

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HI there.

Could you guys help me out a little here. I veg in a 1.2 x1.2 meter tent (9 x 18Ltr square pots)
I normally veg under 600w hid but thinking of purchasing a Roleadro 600w LED ?
My question is should I?

Using less power and less heat appeals but are they any good? The ballast and bulb need renewing so I figure this is a good time to consider LED if they receive any positive reviews .....

Many thanks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roleadro-Greenhouse-Growing-Hydroponics-440x280x75mm/dp/B00NQSDYNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481018254&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Roleadro+600w+LED&psc=1
 
CanniHelpYou

CanniHelpYou

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Remember value in value out. Those are ok but will never replace a 600hid. If you are looking for something closer to your 600w range i would go for a platinum led p450 or if cost is a problem marshydro is better.
 
Myles05

Myles05

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That looks like a nice LED but you would probably need four of those or so to replace your setup. Im all for jumping on the LED wagon, I did it with Platinum Leds with good results, but again very expensive investment...
 
CanniHelpYou

CanniHelpYou

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If your handy there are some DIY cob builds you can do. i got both cob and Platinum leds i can say that platinum led is great for mid range and cobs are high end but worth the investment. As far as cheaper they wont drop much probably 40dollars a cob in a year or 2.
 
Olive Drab Green

Olive Drab Green

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No. If it doesn't have a Cree, Bridgelux/Vero, or Citizen COB in 3500k, 3000k, or 4000k white, 80-90 CRI, don't get it. It's useless by comparison.
 
Olive Drab Green

Olive Drab Green

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Growdict said:
nope, keep using MH until COB LED is cheap enough. IMO
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Fuuuuuuuck thaaaaaaat.

You'll be paying more in electricity for the HIDs than you would buying a COB. Like, you'll be paying triple to quintuple, potentially even sixfold per grow what you would if you went COB to begin with.
 
Psyphish

Psyphish

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Had a Roleadro COB ("400w"), both COBs cracked in about a month, more heat than light. Shit light it was.
 
Logan Burke

Logan Burke

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Would any of the LED's mentioned in this thread be appropriate for supplementing a 600w MH/HPS? My tent is a 4.5x4.5x4.5, so my 600 simply does not provide enough coverage or penetration. I have looked at both roleadro and advanced platinum led's, but as far as RIU members are concerned, they appear to be of low quality at best...I have a budget of about 200$ (300$ if the product is just perfect for my needs). At that budget, should I just use compacts until I can afford a real COB LED? Sorry for the lengthy read everyone! Thank ya and happy growing.
 
CanniHelpYou

CanniHelpYou

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Logan Burke said:
Would any of the LED's mentioned in this thread be appropriate for supplementing a 600w MH/HPS? My tent is a 4.5x4.5x4.5, so my 600 simply does not provide enough coverage or penetration. I have looked at both roleadro and advanced platinum led's, but as far as RIU members are concerned, they appear to be of low quality at best...I have a budget of about 200$ (300$ if the product is just perfect for my needs). At that budget, should I just use compacts until I can afford a real COB LED? Sorry for the lengthy read everyone! Thank ya and happy growing.
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http://timbergrowlights.com/200-watt-citizen-clu048-4-cob-grow-light-kit/ they have a discount code TREES and you get 25 bucks off this is perfect for you. build them 2 on one side of your 600 and the other 2 on the other side.
 
Logan Burke

Logan Burke

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This appears to be the best option for me so far. Expensive, but effective. Do you have to wire the lights yourself? I mean, I am sure I could if that's the case, am just curious as it says "DIY" in the title. Thanks so much CanniHelpYou, I appreciate the info! Any further information is also appreciated. Happy growing.
 
CanniHelpYou

CanniHelpYou

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Logan Burke said:
This appears to be the best option for me so far. Expensive, but effective. Do you have to wire the lights yourself? I mean, I am sure I could if that's the case, am just curious as it says "DIY" in the title. Thanks so much CanniHelpYou, I appreciate the info! Any further information is also appreciated. Happy growing.
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so they come pre wired all you have to do is mount them to a frame. Be creative you can add more cable to extend the cobs further apart. Ive seen people hang the cobs on chains with no frames.
 
Logan Burke

Logan Burke

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And yes I'd likely do mine without a frame since it is just for supplemental lighting inside of a tent, the tent itself should provide plenty of places to hang the lamps. Thanks a ton Canni!
 
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bryan oconner

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these rolando led . the web site to me looks like a brand on ebay . its a very cheap brand does not mean its not good . called populargrow very low priced led and cob i have a feeling its actually populargrow actually relabeled
 
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