imo, the numbers are misleading. 648w is 62% more watts than a 400w, and yielded proportionately more. how did the badboy 'kick' the hid's ass? you'd expect the same yield from a 600w hps.
if the badboy could have grown 8 plants, instead of 3, then it'd be more fair to call it 0.51 gpw. like you said bossman, tailer the conditions to each light. now that you've got one comparo under your belt, your next grow will be more enlightening.
Thanks bro.
I am working on the details of the next round right now.
But also remember i kept the bad boy higher then necessary to keep the test fair.
Also IMO the bad boy is closer to a 1000 watter then a 600.
The reason being is the Foot candles plus the coverage area.
Thanks for keeping the perspective. I was guilty of not realizing the bad boy was more like a 600w hps than a 400.
Would it be fair to say the led performance is somewhere around 250hps? If this is the case it would be interesting to see it used in comparison with a 250w hps.
What up bro,
I think the big problem with the Led is the 30 inch grow space. I just dont see 800$ to grow 1 plant. Witch is what IMO would be best fit to this light.
just glad this thread inst in ledgirls forum or there would be a shitload of editing going on
That is sum funny stuff.
I dont think she would delete it though. I feel I have been very fair and respectful. And will run her light again and maybe I will eat my own words about the quality.
Great test bossmann I'll be waiting to see you take another crack at LED's, and Im super impressed with the badboy.
What up bro,
I have always been very anti floro. And have eatin my words. The penetration on these is awesome. Even the lowest inner nuggs where dense and dank.
that pretty much sums it up for me :thinking
Yes yes it does.
Thanks papa.
I picture a 4'x3' rectangular plant about 2' thick, surrounded by 1944 watts of light. lol.
I will be aiming for a 2 to 3 pound bush.
dam those t5 badboys are impressive
I am amazed. I truly did not expect what it did.
Whats the amps on those t5 12 light setups if anyone knows. I couldnt find that.
Whats the best way to cool those? Just good intake and outtake? Lots of fans? How hard is it to control the temperature with those.
Lights are out right now. I will check and post that up for you.
They produce some heat but With good ventilation in the room it will be fine. I use an AC because we get some pretty hot days where i live.
Originally Posted by BOSSMAN88188
"So far I have sampled each.
And the Led buds where barely worth smoking.
I have shown the Bad boy buds to many grower's and they are all amazed."
If you listen real close, you can hear LEDgirl yelling somewhere.
haha
J/K ledgirl = )
LMAO
Shame about the Led buds, I had high hopes.
Me too bro,
But I am not giving up on it yet.:fighting0040:
I was debating a LED upgrade until now. I would rather battle heat issues with an exhaust setup then wait 4 months to smoke shitty dope.
I can go do that right now...! :joint:
The heat from the Bad boy really isnt too hard to control.
I had heat issue's because I had the Bad boy + a 1000 watt HID + the LED. In a 6x6x6 room.
Small spaces create different issues for controling temps.
You are the unofficial tester for this site. Your word pulls a lot of weight. Your tests are very thurogh and informative. In other words... YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
Thanks froggy,
+1
Keep up the good work :)
Thanx Panda,
i agree the 200w led is like a 200w hps. even phillip's rebel LEDs put out 100 lumens/w - on par with MH. i think this shows that even the best 300w LED are only as good as a 400w MH as far as yield. maybe you should only consider 300W and up to get anything worthwhile. while this round of LED didn't produce potent weed, bigkuz got crazy quality from a 576w chinese made LED - which he bought for about $750.
I was planning to trade Led girl for the 300 wat Led for the next run. But I am not sure if its going to happen.
Either way I will do another run.