I am definitely interested in switching to LED. If I can can get the leds and drivers for around $1200 thats not to ridiculous. I plan on using my HPS 1-2 more cycles before I switch over. so I could order a little at a time.
I like the technology but no the price. The Vero 29's are nice but only cover 6 sq ft and I have 32sq ft so I would need 6 and at $1750 that's not gonna happen. I know you say stick away from the small emitters but I think thats all I can afford. Even with the Mars Hydro lights I should be...
Also if I am correct about the upfront cost, why don't I just get 2-3 mars hydro lights and save a couple hundred bucks and time. Do these DIY lights work much better than what mars hydro can provide?
So If I wanted to replace both 1200w's of HPS I would need 6 drivers, 24 COB LED's, and 6 heatsinks with 3 lights on each heatsink? That sounds likes its getting in the $2,000 range really quick.
Thanks for the reply
How many COB's would I need for a 4x4 space? I currently am using a 4x8 space with the two 600w HPS and would replace the HPS with LED one at a time. Also how many of the 50w COBS and run off the driver you suggested?
Hey Supra I have been reading a bit about DIY LEDS, but am a little overwhelmed by it all. I don't have much knowledge on electricity, so don't really understand how to match the LEDS to the drivers (power supply?). I am currently using two 600w HPS bulbs and would like to make the switch over...
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I already replaced my bulbs to Ushio bulbs which...
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