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    Thing is which one to go for im a complete novice with LEDs so saying check out the sponsor doesnt really help me in the slightest and at least the other guys got back with some info rapid

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dantheman View Post
    Thing is which one to go for im a complete novice with LEDs so saying check out the sponsor doesnt really help me in the slightest and at least the other guys got back with some info rapid
    The other guy risked a ban for what he said... is that really the sort of person that you wish to deal with?

    I'll move this thread into our LED sponsors forum where it will be seen easier
    It's Not What You Know, It's What You Can Prove

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    So is this a Vivid thread or an LED thread?

    The sponsors might pay to advertise here but do they really pay enough to have threads like this moved into their own subforum to shut doen discussion of any alternatives? I have no doubt that HLG lights are great but there are tons of different LED routes you can take - several of us on here have had a great journey with DIY solutions for example, and have had really useful and informative conversations about them. Would be rude to suggest anything now the thread's been moved though, so effectively we've censored that discussion to, what, make sales for Vivid or to scorn IS? Seems a pity either way, and doesn't make anyone involved look good.

    Sorry about that OP, one thing I'll add that might be useful to you is to ask what the height of your space is? One arguable advantage LEDs have over HPS is that you have multiple light sources which can help you create an even spread over your canopy - particularly if your space isn't that tall that might be something to think about. (No doubt whatever your space and priorities, vivid will have something suitable.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by thelastrebel View Post
    So is this a Vivid thread or an LED thread?

    The sponsors might pay to advertise here but do they really pay enough to have threads like this moved into their own subforum to shut doen discussion of any alternatives? I have no doubt that HLG lights are great but there are tons of different LED routes you can take - several of us on here have had a great journey with DIY solutions for example, and have had really useful and informative conversations about them. Would be rude to suggest anything now the thread's been moved though, so effectively we've censored that discussion to, what, make sales for Vivid or to scorn IS? Seems a pity either way, and doesn't make anyone involved look good.

    Sorry about that OP, one thing I'll add that might be useful to you is to ask what the height of your space is? One arguable advantage LEDs have over HPS is that you have multiple light sources which can help you create an even spread over your canopy - particularly if your space isn't that tall that might be something to think about. (No doubt whatever your space and priorities, vivid will have something suitable.)
    Whilst I totally understand your concerns, we had a deleted post (which I won't repeat) & moving the thread here helps...

    Normally I would leave it but when non sponsors start to ask people to contact them... I'm sure you understand where I come from...

    If you have any thoughts on the original question then feel free to share

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    Quote Originally Posted by M_C View Post
    Whilst I totally understand your concerns, we had a deleted post (which I won't repeat) & moving the thread here helps...

    Normally I would leave it but when non sponsors start to ask people to contact them... I'm sure you understand where I come from...

    If you have any thoughts on the original question then feel free to share
    Yeah, I do get the difficulty. Just a shame I guess...

    I'll certainly follow the thread, I tend to follow most LED threads, and offer any thoughts I have that will be useful. It's rare that that happens since some here are so much more knowledgeable than me but every so often I think of something! For me so far, the advice has got to follow the height so OP if you can give that it'd be great

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    I was going to type something but its like click bait so i wont.

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    I'm high as a giraffe's pussy so please bear with me but this whole situation is just weird. Why are IS allowed to even have an account in their name if they're no longer a paying sponsor? Surely that is a type of advertising in and of itself?

    Then when you add the blatant pitching for business on any relevant LED thread, it just takes the piss. Surely the account should be guested or banned?

    I'm also completely unbiased, in fact I'm a happy customer of theirs but their conduct on the forum lately has been pretty poor. No offence to Rich but c'mon, man.

    P.S. If there is a commercial agreement in place for their account name, I've just wasted 20 minutes typing this shit for fuck all

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    There's a ton of options and all of them have their merits. @gardro he seems to have the most knowledge and he'll suggest an HLG and with good reason. I love mine and everyone here with one has good results after a learning curve.

    Bottom line, find something that's in your price range and you can live with. They last a long time so you only want to buy it once.

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    Hi sorry for the late reply I've been having all kinds of issues with chrome on android as a browser sadly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dantheman View Post
    Alright folks im thinking of upgrading to LED as the title says. Any advice would be welcome my set up consists of 4 plants in 20l pots done with a 600w hps grown organically in soil.
    Hi sorry for the late response browser issues.

    Can I recommend the 550 kit for that space. I also offer on an alloy frame for even better ppfd distribution for a 1.2m2.

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