meangreengrowinmachine
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So I think soon I should be able to pull the trigger on finishing my upgrade to COB's. My idea is to use 5 bars each using 5 cobs spaced approx 12" on center on each bar then have each bar approx 12 inch away from the other bars effectively getting 1 cob per sqft. in a 5 x 5 space. My first bar I got from Timber and loved the product customer service and everything about it. I am using it in addition to my 600 watt HPS (which I am trying to replace and of course upgrade from at the same time). Now I am thinking Timber IS awesome but looking at the price difference between ordering from kingbrite vs Timber if I want to make FOUR more bars... would be close to a grand if not more. a few questions....
1. I know folks have talked up Jerry at Kingbrite but I am not finding him on alibaba atm, Is dealing with Vicky on par?
2. What kind of shipping costs am I looking at?
3. The timber kit I got uses a Meanwell HLG-240H-C2100B, this is listed as a a 250 watt kit. The Alibaba kit i was looking at is also advertised as a 250 watt kit but is using a Meanwell HLG- 240H-C1400B. I know the difference here is in the MA being sent to the COBS... and the spec sheet seems VERY close to minimum to running them. My question is, is it worth it to try to get all 2100's or am I good using 1400's.
4. I posted this in another thread but I will post it here. Do you think I should try to wire all the drivers to ONE power cord and or ONE pent? or should I just set them each up as their own bar and run them using a Titan controller or something like that?
oh after thought question... I use all organic water only soil SIPs.. the mini earthtainers (and teas and top dressing of course). I have heard that LEDs may require a more robust or just MORE material when it comes to organics, since when using LED's I have heard nute growers having a much larger uptake from their plants. Truth to this and how to solve?
Go ahead LED pros RIP ME APART! lol But really I welcome all input... stoked to maybe finally have the funds to fully convert, AND UPGRADE from just a 600 Watt!
1. I know folks have talked up Jerry at Kingbrite but I am not finding him on alibaba atm, Is dealing with Vicky on par?
2. What kind of shipping costs am I looking at?
3. The timber kit I got uses a Meanwell HLG-240H-C2100B, this is listed as a a 250 watt kit. The Alibaba kit i was looking at is also advertised as a 250 watt kit but is using a Meanwell HLG- 240H-C1400B. I know the difference here is in the MA being sent to the COBS... and the spec sheet seems VERY close to minimum to running them. My question is, is it worth it to try to get all 2100's or am I good using 1400's.
4. I posted this in another thread but I will post it here. Do you think I should try to wire all the drivers to ONE power cord and or ONE pent? or should I just set them each up as their own bar and run them using a Titan controller or something like that?
oh after thought question... I use all organic water only soil SIPs.. the mini earthtainers (and teas and top dressing of course). I have heard that LEDs may require a more robust or just MORE material when it comes to organics, since when using LED's I have heard nute growers having a much larger uptake from their plants. Truth to this and how to solve?
Go ahead LED pros RIP ME APART! lol But really I welcome all input... stoked to maybe finally have the funds to fully convert, AND UPGRADE from just a 600 Watt!
Besides, I'm not a pro.