Spider farmer sf1000d dimmer question

Rocket Soul said:

Cause its cheaper with no dimmer. SF is not what you call a topshelf light maker.

Its not the diode, its the power supply. Samsung diodes can run up to 200ma and down to reaaaal low, actually i dont think theres a lower limit.

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

Here's a reply from spiderfarmer on amazon stating the lm301d diodes, first reply. The regular sf series are the better light. Also the d doesnt have meanwell drivers.

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

Here's a reply from spiderfarmer on amazon stating the lm301d diodes, first reply. The regular sf series are the better light. Also the d doesnt have meanwell drivers.

Click to expand...

farmingfisherman said:

So I just read through this thread. Am I understanding that the new SF 1000 isn't dimmable? I've got the first generation with the meanwell driver that requires you to remove the driver mounting bolts to access the dimmer port on the bottle of the driver. It's not great for access but it is a dimmer.

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

The d series is just a cheaper version of the regular ones with a regular old driver and the lm301d diodes. The one you have is the older style the newer ones do have a dimmer switch mounted ontop of the heat sink can still buy them aswell.

Click to expand...

farmingfisherman said:

Is the d series on the SF website? I looked but must of missed it if it is there.

Click to expand...

New SF1000D LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Samsung Diodes(Only US/Canada Stock)

BETTER LIGHT PENETRATION: SF1000D used SAMSUNG Diodes-the highest light output LED available at present, delivers a powerful light output and uniform canopy penetration to resulting maximum higher yields compared with other Led grow lights. LOWER RUNNING COSTS: High Energy Efficiency. Consuming...

www.spider-farmer.com

Hollatchaboy said:

I'm gonna try it out anyways. I'll be the guinea pig! Lol

Click to expand...

Doug Dawson said:

I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

Im sure it's fine just remember its cheaper for a reason. Not having a dimmer really sucks unless you have lots of vertical space

Click to expand...

Hollatchaboy said:

Its cheap, I'll take the hit. Lol

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

New SF1000D LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Samsung Diodes(Only US/Canada Stock)

BETTER LIGHT PENETRATION: SF1000D used SAMSUNG Diodes-the highest light output LED available at present, delivers a powerful light output and uniform canopy penetration to resulting maximum higher yields compared with other Led grow lights. LOWER RUNNING COSTS: High Energy Efficiency. Consuming...

www.spider-farmer.com

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

Im sure it's fine just remember its cheaper for a reason. Not having a dimmer really sucks unless you have lots of vertical space

Click to expand...

Doug Dawson said:

I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.

Click to expand...

Doug Dawson said:

I emailed SF a while ago about this. The SF1000d is meant as a beginner model. 301d diodes, non Meanwell driver and no dimming option. On the bright side (so to speak) it is only 100 watt light so really not much need for a dimmer. In Canada they are $149 for D model and $220 for regular. To be honest I doubt dimming such a low power light will have much advantage too it anyway. The bigger ones sure. My HLG is vegging plants right now at 50% so 300 actual watts, it would take 3 of these running at full power to match it so I cannot see much use for the dimmer function on this particular light anyway.

Click to expand...

farmingfisherman said:

How far above the canopy are you running at 300 watts?

Click to expand...

Doug Dawson said:

50% at. 30" for veg and. 24" full power for flower. Adjust the light up slowly the 2nd week of 1212 until you reach full power over 5 days or so.

Edit: Technically at 28" right now to be accurate.

Click to expand...

Canada_420 said:

Second this though depends on strains for me

Click to expand...

Doug Dawson said:

Yes, they can all have their own needs. The 4 I am running now are 2 Shiva Skunk and 2 Maui Waui. Both a first for me. Ran into an issue with the light and it turned out I was under feeding them. Started getting yellow tips on one of them but it is under control now. I am accustomed to feeding 50% of what GH trio feeding schedule states, now I am feeding them more than the max on the feed chart but they seem happy. So it appears this light really does make the plants eat more. Here is a pic from yesterday.
View attachment 4743943

Click to expand...