$229 for 800w LED.....how bad can it be?

[zachrockbadenof]

Next girls to go in...12 days from seed today...2 on left are Critical+ 2.0 auto's and 2 on right are Skittles auto's....bottom right got some weird stuff going on, ffof a bit hot for it??....one of the others I've grown started like that too.....A couple of the NL in tent now should be finishing up in a couple weeks to make room.
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what size fabric bags are u using?

 

[driver77]

3 gal for these guys

 

[driver77]

New girls update....day 19

 

[UGDoCV]

New girls update....day 19
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How's light doing? Tried find some info on it ended up here lol.

 

[driver77]

Doing great. no complaints at all. Buds are dense and covered in trichs. I did have to turn it down to around 750w cuz I was getting some burning on the Critical.

 

[driver77]

How's light doing? Tried find some info on it ended up here lol.

I'll post a pic tonight from the gals finishing up in there.

 

[UGDoCV]

I'll post a pic tonight from the gals finishing up in there.

Ever figure out what diodes these are?

 

[Hammerhead]

I dug out the old Hydrofarm par meter and did a test.. This was done at full power 860w @ 20"+/- 2"..

 

[UGDoCV]

I dug out the old Hydrofarm par meter and did a test.. This was done at full power 860w @ 20"+/- 2"..

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How did your previous light in that space compare?

 

[Hammerhead]

How did your previous light in that space compare?

I dont normally test par on any of my lights anymore. I use to test HPS and CMH many years ago. That's the 1st LED fixture ive tested.

 

[driver77]

Ever figure out what diodes these are?

Not really....best guess is generic. The bars in it are made by a company that makes lights for several other brands. A light spectrum app says its around 5400k....for comparison my Bestvas are 5700k....no idea what that means lol.

 

[driver77]

I dug out the old Hydrofarm par meter and did a test.. This was done at full power 860w @ 20"+/- 2"..

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Not bad for a 5x5 and a $250ish light!

 

[driver77]

Everybody starting to fade....the end is near!! ish
Couldn't resist sharing this bud pic

 

[driver77]

The ladies in waiting......Day 21

The girls in the flowering tent need to get a move on!

 

[driver77]

The Critical starting to show some purples....

 

[UGDoCV]

I ordered couple days ago. Gonna swap out 3 2000w aglex to veg for this in flower tent. Have some GSC ready whenever gets in. I really needed more light veg tent anyway. It's 4x8 with lettuce, peppers and multiple herbs

 

[driver77]

I ordered couple days ago. Gonna swap out 3 2000w aglex to veg for this in flower tent. Have some GSC ready whenever gets in. I really needed more light veg tent anyway. It's 4x8 with lettuce, peppers and multiple herbs

I think your going to be pleased with your purchase. It's a whole lotta light for the money!

 

[driver77]

I ordered couple days ago. Gonna swap out 3 2000w aglex to veg for this in flower tent. Have some GSC ready whenever gets in. I really needed more light veg tent anyway. It's 4x8 with lettuce, peppers and multiple herbs

Make sure to come back with your impressions/grows!
Looks like you made the decision just in time, unavailable now....

 

[Hammerhead]

I don't run this or any LED full tilt. This LED measures 802-855W depending on what meter I use. Heat causes bad shit to happen over time. So this one will run between 700-750w. I do the same for all LEDs. I would do the same for CMH but dimming causes a spectrum shift. LED won't have the same effect. Ill have to test this LED later. I don't have the time right now to test it properly. I put everything back into the main flower room.

 

[driver77]

I don't run this or any LED full tilt. This LED measures 802-855W depending on what meter I use. Heat causes bad shit to happen over time. So this one will run between 700-750w. I do the same for all LEDs. I would do the same for CMH but dimming causes a spectrum shift. LED won't have the same effect. Ill have to test this LED later. I don't have the time right now to test it properly. I put everything back into the main flower room.

I run mine at 750w now, was getting a little light burn on top of the Critical. Also have a fan blowing on drivers to keep them just warm to the touch.