Kill a Watt
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build your own led panel. you control what goes into it. quality parts are crucial in led imo.
Mixing T5s with Leds I am finding I can go with cheaper leds since all I want and count on is a big punch of 660 nm red. The rest is easy to make up with the T5s thanks to the pet industry (coral actinics, UVB reptile bulbs, and balanced plant bulbs).I mixed LEDs and t5s,pretty good results,and I haven't needed to install much venting/fans.my setups will soon be upgraded to all of them having t5/led mix the main thing "right now",if you want a good mix of spectrums in a led you either have to DIY or pay through the nose to get a good custom built one.
LOL - so nobody has ANY trouble with LED panels? LOL. Bullshit. He notes "do your research". Uh huh. Be sure to get your RA shipped with the light.LOL leds not reliable. Hilarious joke bro
OP there is a subforum for LED where you will not be given advice by the hilariously misinformed. LED is definitely not the cheapest option but it has huge benefits (e.g the lack of heat blasted into your canopy). Check it out here (indoor growing-->LED and other lighting)
Not saying LED is easy either. But it is definitely rewarding seeing better results for half the power bill. One thing I will say is you definitely learn a hell of a lot about how plants work when you get into the LED game.
There are also vast differences between different panels/generations. Make sure you do your research if you go this route.