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gladysvjubb · 02-06-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoke68

are you supplementing Flouros in there as well?

I have 6 40 W biax floro bulbs in the tron with the LED as a supplement.

dkmonk · 02-06-2008, 09:34 AM

Aren't LED's still at a ridiculous price, like around $4-500 last time i looked. IMO fluoros would work just as good if not even better and for what 30-40 bucks and that gets you more than enough for a couple of plants.

gladysvjubb · 02-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Yes, they are still expensive. The prices on ebay are all over the place if you track them. The 168 LED screw in bulb ranges (at auction) from $22 -$45. The 900 LED panels in red go anywhere from $120 - $175 plus shipping. The one I am using for supplemental light in the phototron cost me $35 delivered. Trying to buy another one for another germing tron but I keep getting outbid.
Not too sure of the LED effect but the plants seem to develop a much more broadening of the leaves under it's influence. At least using this bulb I cut 17 watts from my power bill.
No noticeable deteremental effect has been observed. I have 5 Trainwreck feminised seedlings that are 3 weeks old under 12/12 under the light and I expect they will display sex this week. I am neither pro or con at this moment.

dkmonk · 02-06-2008, 03:49 PM

I've read some other posts and what I've concluded is that these should only be used for vege growth, and then switch to a regular light (HPS, MH, or fluoros) for the flowering process (since your going for low wattage then fluoros prolly be the best)

clones-R-us · 02-07-2008, 02:38 AM

there was a story about them in high times this month.... check it out

brodus24 · 02-07-2008, 05:34 AM

With the success in Floros and HID, I don't know why anyone would spend that kind of money on a proven-to-fail technology.

Iangrow · 01-17-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbrokush

I've been looking into getting some LED Grow light, and I was wondering what some others here might know about the lights. I do know that the light are more in cost, and last longer than most. Oh and the other plus less heat from the lights. But let me see what some of you think about the ideal. Oh I forgot your bill would be less also.

I'm looking for a led grow light too,may choose marshydro?seems many good feedback, now looking a 300watt,can get a free gift too.don't know how can it work? https://goo.gl/JoW3Nc

clown baby · 01-22-2018, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Iangrow

I'm looking for a led grow light too,may choose marshydro?seems many good feedback, now looking a 300watt,can get a free gift too.don't know how can it work? https://goo.gl/JoW3Nc

dude this is a ten year old thread. don't buy blurples (mars hydro).

If you want to get LEDs, Look into COBs, quantum boards, or bridgelux EB strips. There are lots of threads on DIY builds and kits. Also, check out growmau5 on youtube. He's got a lot of well-produced videos that discuss LEDs.

Jimirich808 · 02-26-2018, 08:32 PM

I’m using 3 hydro galaxy 300 watt broad spectrum LEDs and two 45 watt t5 48” fluorescents. No problems here at all. Very little stretching, gorgeous green leaves...... no complaints here. I do bloom outdoors though cause I’m in Hawaii and a I can all year round

Jimirich808 · 02-26-2018, 08:33 PM

OMG LED technology is so frickin cheap

02-06-2008, 09:34 AM	#12
dkmonk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 759	Aren't LED's still at a ridiculous price, like around $4-500 last time i looked. IMO fluoros would work just as good if not even better and for what 30-40 bucks and that gets you more than enough for a couple of plants.
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gladysvjubb Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 469	Yes, they are still expensive. The prices on ebay are all over the place if you track them. The 168 LED screw in bulb ranges (at auction) from $22 -$45. The 900 LED panels in red go anywhere from $120 - $175 plus shipping. The one I am using for supplemental light in the phototron cost me $35 delivered. Trying to buy another one for another germing tron but I keep getting outbid. Not too sure of the LED effect but the plants seem to develop a much more broadening of the leaves under it's influence. At least using this bulb I cut 17 watts from my power bill. No noticeable deteremental effect has been observed. I have 5 Trainwreck feminised seedlings that are 3 weeks old under 12/12 under the light and I expect they will display sex this week. I am neither pro or con at this moment. __________________ And remember kids, always use Grandma's Molasses at 1 teaspoon per gallon for your last few waterings, you'll be glad you did......check on ebay for Grandma's, I found a couple there. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...light=molasses Home distilled water: Check on ebay for countertop distillers. Insects got you down? Try HOTSHOT No Pest Strips (NPS). Say goodbye to spider mites, etc. $20 Hash Press https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=47524 Fully contained self watering planters: https://www.naturalspring.com/natsprinplan.html How to transplant stress free: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...94#post1500194 Need durable Plant Markers? Cut an old venetian blind to your size and label with a Sharpie! Overgrow the world ***ANYBODY for President *** The only WOODSTOCK I saw was the WOODSTOCK of my M-14 rifle.
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clones-R-us Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in the usa Posts: 42	there was a story about them in high times this month.... check it out __________________ Every pic has been created on paint shop and is fake
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02-06-2008, 03:49 PM	#14
dkmonk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 759	I've read some other posts and what I've concluded is that these should only be used for vege growth, and then switch to a regular light (HPS, MH, or fluoros) for the flowering process (since your going for low wattage then fluoros prolly be the best)
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02-07-2008, 05:34 AM	#16
brodus24 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 83	With the success in Floros and HID, I don't know why anyone would spend that kind of money on a proven-to-fail technology.
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02-26-2018, 08:32 PM	#19
Jimirich808 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 3	I’m using 3 hydro galaxy 300 watt broad spectrum LEDs and two 45 watt t5 48” fluorescents. No problems here at all. Very little stretching, gorgeous green leaves...... no complaints here. I do bloom outdoors though cause I’m in Hawaii and a I can all year round
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02-26-2018, 08:33 PM	#20
Jimirich808 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 3	OMG LED technology is so frickin cheap
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