eBay sellers?

What's the story with eBay sellers doing diy lights?

I saw this one and don't know what to make of it

Looks pretty good
Price seems nice and the international shipping from Australia isn't bad either

Am I missing something?

They have another one for a 2*3

If you can diy compare to cost to that, and add your time in if it comes out cheaper they aren’t bad, but you are relying on a strangers work...

Not sure why he's putting all the strips so close. That would be my criticism.

Its not bad value if you cant be bothered doing it yourself.

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weed-whacker said:

They have another one for a 2*3

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=363044585895&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

Should I get this?

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Are you still planning on building and selling grow lights using the Bridgelux strips, or did you decide to go in another direction?

Barristan Whitebeard said:

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Are you still planning on building and selling grow lights using the Bridgelux strips, or did you decide to go in another direction?

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Yeah exactly

I been doing some fluence looking bars with little success but that's why I'm interested in what people think of these eBay seller types.


Ther is another one



Similar type of budget diy style but not assembled

Anyways in all cases it's using these panels with not much spread

Wondering how ppl feel about this type of thing

weed-whacker said:

Am I missing something?

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But wait theres more................ 500w $625 AUD

LED GROW LIGHT QB288 SAMSUNG LM301H MEANWELL HLG R-SPEC + IR UV SWITCHES 480w | eBay

LED Type Samsung LM301H + OSRAM 660NM + IR + UV. WE SUGGEST TAKING CARE WHEN WORKING UNDER ANY LIGHT THAT PRODUCES UV AND IR. These Samsung LEDs are specifically made for growing plants indoors. EYE PROTECTION AND SKIN PROTECTION IS NECESSARY.

www.ebay.com.au

verticalgrow said:

But wait theres more................ 500w $625 AUD

LED GROW LIGHT QB288 SAMSUNG LM301H MEANWELL HLG R-SPEC + IR UV SWITCHES 480w | eBay

LED Type Samsung LM301H + OSRAM 660NM + IR + UV. WE SUGGEST TAKING CARE WHEN WORKING UNDER ANY LIGHT THAT PRODUCES UV AND IR. These Samsung LEDs are specifically made for growing plants indoors. EYE PROTECTION AND SKIN PROTECTION IS NECESSARY.

www.ebay.com.au

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I know U are trolling but I'll engage anyways


So this is a really good price for a qb It's actually 420w

So two of those X wing lookin lights would get U 560w and cost About the same

epistar 660??, the money in these boards always relates to the deep red, the white chips are cheap relative to deep red, so if you use cheap deep red, it brings the whole unit cost down, what do you get with cheap deep red....... PPP(piss poor performance)

welight said:

epistar 660??, the money in these boards always relates to the deep red, the white chips are cheap relative to deep red, so if you use cheap deep red, it brings the whole unit cost down, what do you get with cheap deep red....... PPP(piss poor performance)

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Good spot I see it now
So this is a fake HLG? Surely the real QB uses samsung reds ?

weed-whacker said:

What's the story with eBay sellers doing diy lights?

I saw this one and don't know what to make of it

Looks pretty good
Price seems nice and the international shipping from Australia isn't bad either

Am I missing something?

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=363044589987&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

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Thats actually an interesting build. If the connector glands were not in the way and the arms or body had slots, then the width of the fixture and spread of light could be adjusted.

I do not follow cost of living in Oz so cannot tell if hes asking fair price for his labour. But think if you are handy with tools you could get a driver and 8 of those bridgelux gen3 slims plus some kind of aluminium to mount it on for quite a bit less.

weed-whacker said:

Good spot I see it now
So this is a fake HLG? Surely the real QB uses samsung reds ?

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I cant speak for HLG, I noted they have used Osram on their early boards and then used Samsung on the Diablo, we currently use Cree XPG-3 which is the best led in deep red right now

weed-whacker said:

So this is a fake HLG?

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Why don't you look at HLG's web site?

weed-whacker said:

What's the story with eBay sellers doing diy lights?

I saw this one and don't know what to make of it

Looks pretty good
Price seems nice and the international shipping from Australia isn't bad either

Am I missing something?

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=363044589987&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

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Those strips are being pushed HARD. They are 13.4 watts at test current and 28.3w max. 280w divided by 8 strips = 35w per strip! That will reduce efficiency and lifespan.

weed-whacker said:

They have another one for a 2*3

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=363044585895&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

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These are also being pushed over max rated current! 13.8 watts at test current and 28.6 watts max. 165w divided by 5 strips = 33w per strip.