LED queries

[BudMan]

I've tried searching and reading diary's but still none of the wiser sooooo...

I'm interested in trying out growing with LEDs after using HID's for well over 10 year.

Mainly the electricity usage draws me.

I see they seem to have come on leaps and bounds, they used to be ££££'s and the yields were nothing spectacular.

Now they seem you can pick them up for the same price as HIDS and the results seem pretty impressive.

Is a true 1gpw actually achievable, some are claiming up to 2gpw.

I also need to know what manufactures should I be looking at and anything to particular to look out for in the specs, I've noticed ppfd being measured a lot.

Are the Mars Hydro units any good? I like it how they incorporate infa red as well.

Could I make my own? I was going to do a vertical grow with the 250 hps in the dr60 to maximise yields but with the led panels being one direction this becomes a problem, if I could use a few smaller ones aimed at each wall like strip lights this could be a possibility?

Would be looking to replace a 250w dsp HID or a 600w MH/HPS. Have not made my mind up what size tent to use yet. (60x60 or 100x100)

Heat out put as well, do they generate enough to not need to run a heater if the tent is in the house. Kind of cancels out the electricity savings if you need to add heat as well.

Any input would be great as Im totally in the dark when it comes to LEDs and I would like to learn.

TIA

[M_C]

Gardro is the guy to speak to about this

[BudMan]

Gardro is the guy to speak to about this

Awesome, I think I commented on one of his diarys earlier as he seemed to be the man in the know.

[BudMan]

A couple more questions with a cheeky bump.

What sized LED panel would you use to replace a 600w hps/mh in a 1m or 1.2m square tent.

Also is there a smaller LED panel I could use to replace my 125w cfl for pre-vegging/cloning. Say a smaller 40w LED unit. Seen various lamps and strip lights on ebay but no idea if they are any good.

It would be nice to be able to produce a decent amount of quality weed and cut my electricity bills by more than a half. No crazy heat output in summer to deal with etc.

[British green]

A personally think this would amaze you in a 1.2x1.2 tent but the price might also amaze you as it ain't cheap.
I'm using the same lamps and they are doing outstanding

https://invisiblesunled.co.uk/collec...-lm301h-lh351h

Have a look you might find something else on site that will suit you.
Ask the guys at invisible sun for there help and remember that you can get a discount for being a talk member


in a green and pleasant land

[WF420]

A personally think this would amaze you in a 1.2x1.2 tent but the price might also amaze you as it ain't cheap.
I'm using the same lamps and they are doing outstanding

https://invisiblesunled.co.uk/collec...-lm301h-lh351h

Have a look you might find something else on site that will suit you.
Ask the guys at invisible sun for there help and remember that you can get a discount for being a talk member


in a green and pleasant land

Been looking at this one myself BG, but just bought a new shade so need to get some use out of that first

Do they do anything in regards to black friday/january sales do you know? As im likely going to hang fire until then!

Also, how do you go about getting the forum discount? Ive scrolled through the IS sponsor section and havent been able to see anything

[GEORGE]

A couple more questions with a cheeky bump.

What sized LED panel would you use to replace a 600w hps/mh in a 1m or 1.2m square tent.

Also is there a smaller LED panel I could use to replace my 125w cfl for pre-vegging/cloning. Say a smaller 40w LED unit. Seen various lamps and strip lights on ebay but no idea if they are any good.

It would be nice to be able to produce a decent amount of quality weed and cut my electricity bills by more than a half. No crazy heat output in summer to deal with etc.

Yes there is A 40W LED 6500K blub, I had one once, but mine burnt out I returned it, and instead of replacing it, they refunded me my money. Never new why they just didn't replace it. Check around fleabay or amazon.

[Valentina]

The outlay is steep no doubt, but the absolute hassle-free non-effort and longevity is worth it.

Hook it up, plug it in, let there be light.

Cropmaster, formerly Budmaster, is what I use.

[Stickysticky]

Considering what I paid for my 1st burple led, the invisible sun wasn't actually even that much dearer maybe 200 quid more, but the results are well worth it. Sorry I haven't answered any of your questions tho


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[British green]

Been looking at this one myself BG, but just bought a new shade so need to get some use out of that first

Do they do anything in regards to black friday/january sales do you know? As im likely going to hang fire until then!

Also, how do you go about getting the forum discount? Ive scrolled through the IS sponsor section and havent been able to see anything

Send a pm to invisible sun they will sort a discount out for you .
If you join there mailing list you will get notified of any sales I think they have one running now but I don't think you can get a discount off there sales items


in a green and pleasant land