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02-28-2007, 05:10 PM

I have the original 4".. I realize your test was the new model and the differences.

I think the results should be fairly close as the Super Sun was top notch until the 2 came out...

betterboy · 03-02-2007, 05:34 AM

nice job pico, glad there's people that has the equiptment and willing to put all the work in a project like this and share,
Thanks Much

pico · 03-02-2007, 08:21 AM

I just tested the Super Sun 1 reflector. It did very well. I will not be posting all the data for 2 reasons. First, it isn't really one of the better options for aircooling. It only has 4" vents and they are mostly obstructed. Second, I did not have any glass that fit inside this unit. The Super Sun 2 is actually a little bit bigger then the Super Sun 1.

The average for the Super Sun 1 at 18 inches was 2612. If we just estimate 2-3% loss with glass we can say that it would have probably been 2550 average with glass on. Very good and just right behind the Super Sun 2.

2buds · 03-02-2007, 08:21 PM

Thanks Pico for testing the Super Sun original. You know, everyone is down on the 4" flanges but mine runs as cool as cool can be. Maybe in a multi hood environment where 3-6 hoods are lined up it would be a problem, but for a one hood town on a mover in a small space, they rock and can be picked up cheap for a new grower just starting out. So all you new growers, if you grow for yourself and not for a paycheck each week, don't count out a great performer, the Super Sun hoods are quality pieces of equipment. The 4" flanges are a blessing when space is limited, 6" duct work gets bulky quick. Pico , Thanks again for all the work and attention to detail. Peace

03-04-2007, 02:38 AM

very informative, thanks for going out of your way for us

03-09-2007, 08:34 AM

Any chance of testing out the effects with one of these...?

The Equalizer Diffuser

pico · 03-09-2007, 08:56 AM

Yes, I have been meaning to grab some of those actually. The hot spot is very noticeable in my 1000w systems.

I will grab some next week. Probably going to get the 1000w model so expect it with that set of test results.

Ono Nadagin · 03-09-2007, 06:01 PM

very nice post... hope you get your hands on some cooltubes

03-12-2007, 07:55 AM

Thanks pico! Can't wait for the results =]

pico · 03-12-2007, 08:04 AM

I just ordered the diffuser today.

The 1000 watt testing should be done soon, but god damn my buds are looking so tasty I don't know if I want to move my coolsun reflectors now. When I took them down for the 600w testing I dropped something on the scrog screen and took out a few tops. Woops.

The coolsuns might not be the most efficient, but they deffinatly will grow some good buds.

02-28-2007, 05:10 PM	#41
stretchpuppy Guest Posts: n/a	I have the original 4".. I realize your test was the new model and the differences. I think the results should be fairly close as the Super Sun was top notch until the 2 came out...
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03-02-2007, 05:34 AM	#42
betterboy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 324	nice job pico, glad there's people that has the equiptment and willing to put all the work in a project like this and share, Thanks Much
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03-02-2007, 08:21 AM	#43
pico Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,388	I just tested the Super Sun 1 reflector. It did very well. I will not be posting all the data for 2 reasons. First, it isn't really one of the better options for aircooling. It only has 4" vents and they are mostly obstructed. Second, I did not have any glass that fit inside this unit. The Super Sun 2 is actually a little bit bigger then the Super Sun 1. The average for the Super Sun 1 at 18 inches was 2612. If we just estimate 2-3% loss with glass we can say that it would have probably been 2550 average with glass on. Very good and just right behind the Super Sun 2. __________________ 6400w Polystyrene Dream Round 1 .. Round 2 2000w soil grow Finished 4000w soil growFinished 2400w hydroton ebb flowFinished 4000w Coco/Perlite bedsFinished 2400w Coco/Perlite top dripFinished DIY Waterproof Floor DIY PVC SCROG Trellis DIY PVC Dripper Manifold Aircooled Reflector Reviews "Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need." –Charles F. Kettering
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03-02-2007, 08:21 PM	#44
2buds Never tell a soul! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 749	Thanks Pico for testing the Super Sun original. You know, everyone is down on the 4" flanges but mine runs as cool as cool can be. Maybe in a multi hood environment where 3-6 hoods are lined up it would be a problem, but for a one hood town on a mover in a small space, they rock and can be picked up cheap for a new grower just starting out. So all you new growers, if you grow for yourself and not for a paycheck each week, don't count out a great performer, the Super Sun hoods are quality pieces of equipment. The 4" flanges are a blessing when space is limited, 6" duct work gets bulky quick. Pico , Thanks again for all the work and attention to detail. Peace
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03-04-2007, 02:38 AM	#45
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	very informative, thanks for going out of your way for us
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03-09-2007, 08:34 AM	#46
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03-09-2007, 08:56 AM	#47
pico Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,388	Yes, I have been meaning to grab some of those actually. The hot spot is very noticeable in my 1000w systems. I will grab some next week. Probably going to get the 1000w model so expect it with that set of test results. __________________ 6400w Polystyrene Dream Round 1 .. Round 2 2000w soil grow Finished 4000w soil growFinished 2400w hydroton ebb flowFinished 4000w Coco/Perlite bedsFinished 2400w Coco/Perlite top dripFinished DIY Waterproof Floor DIY PVC SCROG Trellis DIY PVC Dripper Manifold Aircooled Reflector Reviews "Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need." –Charles F. Kettering
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03-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#48
Ono Nadagin Murphy's InLaw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In over my head Posts: 583	very nice post... hope you get your hands on some cooltubes __________________ Grow Grow Grow your dope, gently by a stream.... merrily merrily merrily merrily, your results will make you beam! Roll Roll Roll it up, twist it at the end, light it up and take a puff...then pass it to a friend! Online Unit Conversion Tool......Sunrise Sunset Calculator
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03-12-2007, 07:55 AM	#49
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks pico! Can't wait for the results =]
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03-12-2007, 08:04 AM	#50
pico Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,388	I just ordered the diffuser today. The 1000 watt testing should be done soon, but god damn my buds are looking so tasty I don't know if I want to move my coolsun reflectors now. When I took them down for the 600w testing I dropped something on the scrog screen and took out a few tops. Woops. The coolsuns might not be the most efficient, but they deffinatly will grow some good buds. __________________ 6400w Polystyrene Dream Round 1 .. Round 2 2000w soil grow Finished 4000w soil growFinished 2400w hydroton ebb flowFinished 4000w Coco/Perlite bedsFinished 2400w Coco/Perlite top dripFinished DIY Waterproof Floor DIY PVC SCROG Trellis DIY PVC Dripper Manifold Aircooled Reflector Reviews "Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need." –Charles F. Kettering Last edited by pico; 03-12-2007 at 08:06 AM..
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