transkei bones Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sorry if there is a thred about led lights already. I couldt find any so here is what I wanted to find out how many of you guys use led and what kind of results should one get using a 300w led light or a 600w led light nit sure of the brand yet but they the ones hydroherbafrica sell? Hope to hear from the pros tks much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I havnt tried led yet either but im also interested in trying it 600 watt of led is alot of led tho lol but id also like to hear opinions about led aspecially those flower powers basically what i want to know is it better than HPS for flowering or if i use both will it increase my yield? Im strugglin to get over 100grams on 1 plant after curing yet other growers say they do it easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Iv kind of jumped into the deepend my 600w led will be with me on monday if all goes to plan . I have been playing with two 14 w panels and have noticex a difference so im interested to c what a proper led light is going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi bones How many plants do you intend to grow out under 600w of LED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxwell Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 What unit did you settle on and what did it cost you? I would love to grow under LED, but it is way too expensive for me. What spectrum ratio did you choose and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 This might sound strange I have no idea it was sugested to my by hydroherbafrica so I purchased it.amout of plants not sure yet. The box I have in mind measure at height 2.1 Width 1.3 depth 800. What do uou guys recomend on amount of plants. Was thinking maybe 2 Plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxwell Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I can't see that product on their site? Does it give you a breakdown of the ratio of spectrums? Any UV or "Far Red"? You're going to get some frost for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi max u wont find it on the site. I gave them a call wanting to purchase the 300w one that's on the site and was told they out of stock BUT they have just recived there new stock witch included this new 600w led . And so that's it I said yes ill take one purly on trusting the word of my salesan. Im keen to get it up and running so the results can be seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabtzar Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Please post comparison grow if you can. I'd like to see how they fair up against the good old HID lighting.. I personally would add it to my hps lights just to add more spectrum, giving more penetration through the canopy and sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 As soon as its up and running I will post some before the 600w led and the rest will be with it.should have the unit with me this morning if all goes to plan. Feels like im 5 again on Christmas morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchpride Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Im busy with my new room a little out of money but in 2 months or so I should be up and running, Im mixing a couple of 600w LED's and 600w HPS. With the research I did its probably best to do some form of mixture, but ill keep updating when I start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxwell Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Good luck! Look forward to the grow log! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi dutch what brand of 600wled are u going to be using and at the price they are a couple of them going to dent the cash flow properly .what size room are u going to be setting up in? So u say led on its own might not do the whole job on its own? Would u mind posting the link u get ur info on led grows so I could have a brows. Thanks for the reply any advice is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi max I purchased the 600wLed and 8inch fan with transport it came in at R7300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxwell Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ah, shot. Thought you might be reluctant to share your investment amount. That is pretty pricey! But time will tell whether it pays off! Perhaps you could keep a detailed log of electricity consumption too? So we can see how the LED saves money in the long run. Some serious frost coming your way! Remember to keep the panel far enough away, light bleaching is very easily achieved with LED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi dutch what brand of 600wled are u going to be using and at the price they are a couple of them going to dent the cash flow properly .what size room are u going to be setting up in? So u say led on its own might not do the whole job on its own? Would u mind posting the link u get ur info on led grows so I could have a brows. Thanks for the reply any advice is much appreciated. Shaun 600W of LED is a lot of light! You should have more than enough if you plan to grow no more than 4 plants. I don't reckon you should consider spending more money on lighting, especially for a first grow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 No point in not sharing we all here to help each other or thats atleast what I hope we do here. I agree with u 420 TO be honest if all works out it will save me a small fortune in the end I have on a few occasions drop more than that on puff in a month. Im tired of crap quality and over paying stupid prices for it. And to you max the 300 w light draws 600mah thats less than my ipod docking stationa that uses a 1 amp transformer. Im guessing the 600w should b double that and still that kind of consumption is very minimal. Will post the actual specs as soon as I get the light into my gruby paws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxwell Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Awesome stuff Shaun!! My hands are sweaty already! As for cost wise, well growing your own under that much dedicated light, well I don't think one can even buy such high grade weed?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 the eagle has landed going to be setting it up this evening. What height above the plants should I set the 600w led light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Feel free to show us a pic of that bad boy when you have it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 oh my sticky sticky buds this light is brighter than the sun. but there is a problem. the semi stealth box let no light out. but now I have to try and light proof the whole room before I open the grow box doors. wtf now two choices try sort the room out or some how change the light cycle to be on during day light hours. whats it going to b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 not a great pic didnt have time paranoid about the rest of the room turning pink in colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Morning guys so first 12hours on went good just a few issues to sort out but otherwise its unbelievable how bright this beast is. just a quick one for the guys that wouldnt mind giving me some advice.im new to this and bought a ph tester the soil comes up as 5 on the one pot the other is 5.5 WHAT TO DO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 What medium are you growing in bones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transkei bones Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 its some soil a friend who works at one of our local seedling farms mixed up for me seems to be doing alright I hope. I have been using nitrosol as a supplement thats about all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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