Looking for g00d Light

kisiel

kisiel

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Hello everybody!! :P
I have been doing some researches lately since I have saved some Money, so I have some well budget, which id want to spend on good Led Light.
I have some types of leds that im considering to buy.
First is Budmaster-4, god Series, I like a lot its spectrum its red's should work nicely in flower.
Secound pick would be optic 4, ive seen some impresive grows lately, very interesting Light but it is apparently outdated, not sure maybe still could be good.

And finally im thinking of Timberland 5cree 3590 cob kit, with this one id be most convinced and curiuse of.
Could anyone tell how much approximately could I pull of with these kit?

The diy is bit complicated for me The parts drivers etc, I wouldnt want to destroy anything, so id have propably study it harder which surely will take me some Time :/
Not even know if I may use 36v and 72v cobs attached to same driver.
Anyways, if anybody have some recommendation or know something about my types/picks it be very kind of you to let me know. So yea feel free to post!
 
nfhiggs

nfhiggs

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kisiel said:
Hello everybody!! :P
I have been doing some researches lately since I have saved some Money, so I have some well budget, which id want to spend on good Led Light.
I have some types of leds that im considering to buy.
First is Budmaster-4, god Series, I like a lot its spectrum its red's should work nicely in flower.
Secound pick would be optic 4, ive seen some impresive grows lately, very interesting Light but it is apparently outdated, not sure maybe still could be good.

And finally im thinking of Timberland 5cree 3590 cob kit, with this one id be most convinced and curiuse of.
Could anyone tell how much approximately could I pull of with these kit?

The diy is bit complicated for me The parts drivers etc, I wouldnt want to destroy anything, so id have propably study it harder which surely will take me some Time :/
Not even know if I may use 36v and 72v cobs attached to same driver.
Anyways, if anybody have some recommendation or know something about my types/picks it be very kind of you to let me know. So yea feel free to post!
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I would concur with @projectinfo - Samsung strips are the shit. But if you don't want to DIY, the next best choice is a Quantum Board kit from HLG, or the COB setup from Timber.
 
kisiel

kisiel

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Thanks guys, I have almost 3x3 grow space, the strips could be nice for this area I guess, and they dosnt seem to be that hard to make, but can they grow rock hard buds?? Do they need fans on heatsink like cobs do ?
In otherhand that timberland cree cob kit, propably would fit here perfectly but how much these cxb3590 could pull ?? Are these cobs the newest and most efective?
 
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Domzy4

Domzy4

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kisiel said:
Damn, these boards are pretty impressive, would propably go for this 260w https://growerslights.com/collections/horticulture-lighting-group-quantum-board-led-kits/products/horticulture-lighting-group-260-watt-xw-quantum-board-led-kit
In 2700k for the flowering, just whish it has longer Warranty time than 1 year, but the price quite awesome if it fills 3x3 Space.
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I bought the 260w (just not the extra wide format) for my 2.6x2.6 (80cm x 80cm) tent and it has been a revelation... Used a 250w HPS before and I knew it was a little on the weak side, but I never imagined my plants would love this light so much... I've had problems keeping them contained in the small space because of all the bushiness :) a few weeks till I chop 'em up and start the curing process... I cant wait to try the difference in terps from the 250w HPS and 260w QB's (and my last run on the HPS was amazing taste wise, but pretty low in terms of quantity).

I seriously doubt anything would malfunction after 1 year of working - everything looks like its of fine quality. You will not be disappointed if you buy Quantum Boards - never heard of anyone who was disappointed...
 
kisiel

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Domzy4 said:
I bought the 260w (just not the extra wide format) for my 2.6x2.6 (80cm x 80cm) tent and it has been a revelation... Used a 250w HPS before and I knew it was a little on the weak side, but I never imagined my plants would love this light so much... I've had problems keeping them contained in the small space because of all the bushiness :) a few weeks till I chop 'em up and start the curing process... I cant wait to try the difference in terps from the 250w HPS and 260w QB's (and my last run on the HPS was amazing taste wise, but pretty low in terms of quantity).

I seriously doubt anything would malfunction after 1 year of working - everything looks like its of fine quality. You will not be disappointed if you buy Quantum Boards - never heard of anyone who was disappointed...
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Nice! I think ill go ahead and order one for myself haha. Did they tell you how close these may hang above plants?
They have two types of leds, 288 and 304 im assuming that 304 are somehow better right?
Gotta make transfer some cash to paypal tomorrow :P
 
Domzy4

Domzy4

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kisiel said:
Nice! I think ill go ahead and order one for myself haha. Did they tell you how close these may hang above plants?
They have two types of leds, 288 and 304 im assuming that 304 are somehow better right?
Gotta make transfer some cash to paypal tomorrow :P
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Yeah there are some guidelines on how close you can take them, generally between 12 and 20 inches (i had to currently modify my ratchets so I could hang them a bit higher since my plants grew into monsters!).

The difference between them are the number of diodes and where they were made. the 288's are completely made in the USA, while the 304 are (from what I know) partially made in China, but both have the quality seal of approval from HLG.

Here is a close shot of one of the tops... still a few weeks till the chop, but looking really good! Somango XXL (from Nirvana) fed with nothing but MegaCrop and PHed water in 5 gallon pots (should have used 3 gallons because of the tight space)
 

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