**ULTIMATE LED TEST** *GLH Spectra 290* VS *Blackstar 500* VS *Hydro Grow LED 336X*

Kaptain Kron

Kaptain Kron

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v1 you could have close v2's are the only version affected by this and if you want it changed mike will send out a v3 power supply to you free of charge. Also Even though the GLH and penetrator have better footprints and intensity, my question is, visually since thats all you got to work with so far, is it really such a substantial difference that you would feel justified purchasing the GLH or penetrator over the BS. VISUALLY SPEAKING ONLY AS I KNOW YOU HAVE NOT EVEN BEGUN ACTUAL TESTING.
 
jubiare

jubiare

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Kaptain Kron said:
v1 you could have close v2's are the only version affected by this and if you want it changed mike will send out a v3 power supply to you free of charge. Also Even though the GLH and penetrator have better footprints and intensity, my question is, visually since thats all you got to work with so far, is it really such a substantial difference that you would feel justified purchasing the GLH or penetrator over the BS. VISUALLY SPEAKING ONLY AS I KNOW YOU HAVE NOT EVEN BEGUN ACTUAL TESTING.
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well, v1 has to have some issues, in fact v2 has been introduced, but more issues came... so v3 arrived:D don't need a power supply coz I do not have a spectra at all.. I thought about purchasing one but after all this Version issues I am confused and will hang on:D
 
Kaptain Kron

Kaptain Kron

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umm dood it happens to any company new year new model... you dont like upgrades. Their V1 panel was fuckin awesome bro, only difference was the LED's used it used 1w now they use 3w with a single diode instead of 3 clumped single watt diodes. thats the difference between v1 and v2 v3, difference between v2 and v3 is power supply.
 
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WeJuana

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@PSAUGRO - Thx so much! I'm glad to finally get it started.
@Endur0 - I think you shouldn't have any issue with the 10" but I could not say whether or not it may bleach out some color @ 4" The UFO's are the only lights you mentioned which I have had experience with. One thing I did notice is when I was running the UFOs as supplemental lighting with the Blackstar as the main light, it was apparent the growth under the UFO light was noticeably less developed.
@jubiare - Do you know of any way which I can look at the light and distinguish which version it is? If not I will be sure to add that to the list of questions for GLH when I receive a response.
 
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WeJuana

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Kaptain Kron said:
v1 you could have close v2's are the only version affected by this and if you want it changed mike will send out a v3 power supply to you free of charge. Also Even though the GLH and penetrator have better footprints and intensity, my question is, visually since thats all you got to work with so far, is it really such a substantial difference that you would feel justified purchasing the GLH or penetrator over the BS. VISUALLY SPEAKING ONLY AS I KNOW YOU HAVE NOT EVEN BEGUN ACTUAL TESTING.
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Visually, they are all extremely bright in their own hue of pink/purple. To answer your question, from look alone, I would not say there is a substantial difference that wound indicate superiority, just different colors and intensities. With the visual difference in lights, I don't feel it's something that sets them apart enough to justify purchasing one over another.
 
jubiare

jubiare

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Kaptain Kron said:
umm dood it happens to any company new year new model... you dont like upgrades. Their V1 panel was fuckin awesome bro, only difference was the LED's used it used 1w now they use 3w with a single diode instead of 3 clumped single watt diodes. thats the difference between v1 and v2 v3, difference between v2 and v3 is power supply.
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Kaptain Kron, are you tha person who make the lights? if so, just instruct us on how you have experimented with v1, v2 and v3. Otherwise, more wise that other, just accept the fact that v1 and v2 have had issues. It's not me saying that, have a look on the web and on irishboy inferno grow. People are unhappy with v1 and unhappy with v2, now there is v3. Everyone can go on the thread and have a look theimselves... and come up with their own conclusion. My conclusion is, I would hang on before purchasing any spectra till this version issues has been clarified, perhaps by the owner himself. Can I just have an opinion fellas? Do I have to be affiliate anywhere and defend that light to the death? f**k that! All I am understanding slowly but concretely, is that most company speculate on LED lights making us paying DOUBLE the real manifacture price, using us even to TEST their v1, v2, v3, penetrator 1 x v z w or Magnum+ - : x !!!! :D
 
jubiare

jubiare

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WeJuana said:
@jubiare - Do you know of any way which I can look at the light and distinguish which version it is? If not I will be sure to add that to the list of questions for GLH when I receive a response.
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I have got no idea fella, the best person to ask that to is def the owner himself. I'd say if you just bought the light you should have the v3, if you bought the light a month or two ago you should have v2? Again, I do not really know;)
 
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WeJuana

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jubiare said:
I have got no idea fella, the best person to ask that to is def the owner himself. I'd say if you just bought the light you should have the v3, if you bought the light a month or two ago you should have v2? Again, I do not really know;)
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Haha okay no problem. Ill try to figure it out what version it is and I will update with info when I get it.
 
Kaptain Kron

Kaptain Kron

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that doesnt mean there was anything wrong with em, shit man ask irish he'll tell ya there was nothin wrong with em, they just perform better now, its like you were sayin they were broke before. lol I dont even like glh really i just know the facts sorry.

jubiare said:
Kaptain Kron, are you tha person who make the lights? if so, just instruct us on how you have experimented with v1, v2 and v3. Otherwise, more wise that other, just accept the fact that v1 and v2 have had issues. It's not me saying that, have a look on the web and on irishboy inferno grow. People are unhappy with v1 and unhappy with v2, now there is v3. Everyone can go on the thread and have a look theimselves... and come up with their own conclusion. My conclusion is, I would hang on before purchasing any spectra till this version issues has been clarified, perhaps by the owner himself. Can I just have an opinion fellas? Do I have to be affiliate anywhere and defend that light to the death? f**k that! All I am understanding slowly but concretely, is that most company speculate on LED lights making us paying DOUBLE the real manifacture price, using us even to TEST their v1, v2, v3, penetrator 1 x v z w or Magnum+ - : x !!!! :D
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WeJuana

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coolj said:
how do u like them, im thinking abt 2 240s for my dr150w
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I'd say go for it! I think the 240s are worth their weight in gold! I have 2 of the Blackstar 240 High Outputs over the clones and used them for supplemental lighting in previous grows.

240's are probably my favorite light because they're so versatile and can be used clone/seed through flower.. and just because I would even prefer to have 2 240s over a 500 because it gives more options as far as lighting footprint.

The 240w flower version I have not personally used or seen, but I imagine it would perform well, and be basically half of a Blackstar 500.
 
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coolj

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Ive got a 600 quantum. was going to buy another I just dont have the loot to make a mistake, plus i want to stay kinda stealth and my value line 6 is loud as heck Would 2 or 3 240s come close to two 600?
 
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WeJuana

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coolj said:
Ive got a 600 quantum. was going to buy another I just dont have the loot to make a mistake, plus i want to stay kinda stealth and my value line 6 is loud as heck Would 2 or 3 240s come close to two 600?
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I wish I could say, but I do not have any experience or knowledge of the quantum lights other than the literature online. The claimed power draw on the quantum is 550w, and I know the Blackstars draw around 150w. As far as wattage is concerned about 3-4 of the 240's equal one of the quantum lights. As far as grow area, I know that 2 240s can do a 4x4 area with an excellent footprint and the quantum is claiming (3.5'x4') 4x4 coverage with the 600 unit.
 
xgiovanni03x

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Lovin the thread! i wish i could get LED lights but dont got that type of cash right now :( but i will keep a close eye on this "expirement"
 
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WeJuana

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Thanks gio! Glad to have you on the thread with us. I hope you come into the position to get an LED light soon!
 
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coolj

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I have 1 600hps digital and a dr150w 2.5' x 5' I wanted to add another 600, but i like leds low heat What leds do u guys recommend to replace two 600hps lamps.. Also Im abt to get a bigger tent 5' x10' or 8'x8' and sell my dr150w
 
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WeJuana

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Today was day 3 of 12-12 in the flower tents, and although there isn't much to show as far as progress, I did take some pics and I wanted to point out the difference in hue (color) the lights put out.

These 3 pictures were taken using the exact same shutter setting, so the difference in color is all lights, not exposure.

In order of lightest to darkest:

Spectra


Blackstar


Penetrator
 
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WeJuana

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coolj said:
I have 1 600hps digital and a dr150w 2.5' x 5' I wanted to add another 600, but i like leds low heat What leds do u guys recommend to replace two 600hps lamps.. Also Im abt to get a bigger tent 5' x10' or 8'x8' and sell my dr150w
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It really depends what your budget is and what you are trying to achieve as far as the LED recommendation is concerned.. you could effectively use LED's as a secondary source of light along with the HPS, or all LED.

As far as the tents, I bought mine here and would highly recommend them! > http://www.gothamhydroponics.com/growtents.html

Looks like an 8x4 is going for $184. I have multiple 4x4s and I couldn't be more happy with the purchase! One of my next updates will be on the tents and why I love em, but lets just say with my limited setup space, if I didn't have these tents with the side flaps able to open, this grow would not be able to take place because I would not be able to transfer plants from tent to tent.
 
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coolj

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Id like to go all led, my quantum ballast was 168, my air cooled hood was 80 and the digilux 600 was 70. 300 is ok per light IMO just as long as i can compete with a 600hps without the 600hps heat!!! also i desire to grow food also IE peppers, cherry tomato, and salad greens, im really tuned in to this grow..
 
Endur0xX

Endur0xX

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coolj said:
Id like to go all led, my quantum ballast was 168, my air cooled hood was 80 and the digilux 600 was 70. 300 is ok per light IMO just as long as i can compete with a 600hps without the 600hps heat!!! also i desire to grow food also IE peppers, cherry tomato, and salad greens, im really tuned in to this grow..
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I was thinking the same thing at some point but I dont think it is economically feasible to grow veggies under lights!!... just not worth the power and all! anyone know if they are bad in a grow room!? I guess you can just have them on the side getting the residual light?
 
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