Led Light Comparison

Orcaman · Apr 15, 2016

Here is some great information for anyone considering buying LED lighting. I wish that I would have seen this before recently purchasing the lights that I did.

Mr.Xagain · Apr 15, 2016

Statements are true, however the fact that he's a sales rep 4 platinum is a bit biased wouldn't you say ? I would've liked 2c blackdog and apachetech up there see what the meters have 2 say then.

Dunge · Apr 15, 2016

For me, this is a compelling demonstration.
As Mr.Xagain points out, exclusion of a more productive competitor would be the most damming charge.
Anybody have reason to think there are better lamps that got left off the list?

I'm also confused about the veg/bloom switches many of these lamps have.
It seems to me that an LED should be powered if I go to all the trouble to buy and install it.

And what was that special case with the Amare?
"A white based light".

I have been using white LEDs because they are being used in shop lights purchased at Home Depot for cheep.
The have no fans (no fan to fail) and seem to put out good light.
Looks like the same LEDs used in those vertical blade set ups that have a thread going here.

Orcaman · Apr 15, 2016

Great input guys, I'm not saying that this is the best brand but the best true comparison that I have seen. The low budget LED lights that I just recently purchased are the same 9 band exactly to the Galaxy Hydro light in the comparison. It was nice to find out there very low Par reading as well as too much red in the Spectrum reading. Now I at least know the true readings of these lights. I was going to use these lights in the future for veg only but now unsure after my findings. What I really like best from the comparison is it really shows that the cheaper lights are not worth the savings.

NCascadeSolo · Apr 15, 2016

Orcaman said:
Here is some great information for anyone considering buying LED lighting. I wish that I would have seen this before recently purchasing the lights that I did.

Looking at getting some lights right now. Not sure if going old standard or high tech yet? great timing will be watching this later, thanks :smoking:

PhatNuggz · Apr 16, 2016

At ~ 5 minute mark he shows his ignorance about green range. Go to Helios Sprecta www and read the truth about how valuable green is

Orcaman · Apr 17, 2016

Hey their PhatNuggz, I like your input and went to check out helios spectra. Those look like some amazing lighting. But I think your misunderstand him saying that the green spectrum is last on importance. They state the same words saying lastly the green region.
Thanks again

Light Spectrum
The mix of colors in the light strongly influences plant development. The areas of the spectrum that drive photosynthesis are highest in the red end (600-700 nm), followed by the blue region (400-500 nm) and lastly, the green region (500-600 nm). The wavelengths chosen for our LED grow loghts are consistent with the action spectrum of photosynthesis and key photomorphological receptors

The E60

Currently, we offer a nonadjustable version of the "G" plate for the E60. The spectral distribution of the G plate type has been developed and fine-tuned since our founding in 2006. We have grown a variety of leafy greens, herbs, and flowers under our lights and can confidently say that high quality results can be realized when growing with our lights.

The G plate: highest PAR light output. Applicable for both flowering and vegetative crops. A customized light ratio of:

blue (450nm)
white (5700K)
red (660nm)

Spectral & Full Spectrum Ouput

PhatNuggz · Apr 17, 2016

Actually, green drives the red and blue to be all they can be. Lots of real botany studies to support that, but I do not have copies or links. People need to do their own research

If they were right they would do a comparison in a controlled environment and have the results analyzed with an independent lab

GreenGenes Garden did a similar test with a 600w Apache Tech vs a brand new 1000w HID. The results are on YT. Guess which one came out on top

Orcaman · Apr 17, 2016

PhatNuggz said:
Actually, green drives the red and blue to be all they can be

One thing you need to keep in mind is green is not a primary color and only created by the combination of yellow and blue. Any full spectrum LED light has green in it's value.

PhatNuggz · Apr 17, 2016

Orcaman said:
One thing you need to keep in mind is green is not a primary color and only created by the combination of yellow and blue. Any full spectrum LED light has green in it's value.

The point is- green is far important than you are willing to admit and should be a significant element in any quality led panel

fishwhistle · Apr 17, 2016

I like these of all ive looked at lately,

I think the owners a member here also. Ohnestly never been that interested in LED but im coming around,lol.

fishwhistle · Apr 17, 2016

Heres an old LED comparison site i have saved,not sure how up to date it is but tons of info.
http://www.compareledgrowlights.com/conclusion/

Orcaman · Apr 18, 2016

I've started a piggy bank for my next light.:)

Price : $999
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3-5 $949 5%
6+ $899 10%

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Even more, our XML2 series lights all feature 3 separate controls for VEG, BLOOM and BOOST for the XM-L2 control. This gives the ability to use the light all the way from seedling to final flower and harvest by manipulating the spectral output while the added BOOST switch may be added in at any time for an additional punch or to simply use the white light as needed for grow room visibility. Total flexibility, total control.

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Length 28 in | 71 cm
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LED Quantity 225x3w + 18x10w CREE XM-L2
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Voltage AC85-260V
Bloom + Boost Power 555 watts
Bloom Power 438 watts
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fishwhistle · Apr 18, 2016

Let us know how you like it orca!Im not sold on the LEDs myself that have so many little bulbs(diodes?),fans and switches.I like simplicity,it seems the more shit thats on something the more there is to go wrong?Whole new world to me though so take everything i say with a grain of salt,im learning though.

Growboy · Jun 1, 2016

The LED'S that me and my people use are from a Michigan based company called Kush Innovations Kigrow.com. found them in a local pot magazine mmm report only cost $360 a unit I have one over each plant and I am getting close to 10Z each with root rot can't wait to fix that and get 100% of what I could. Also got 10% my friends order and a few more for me for submitting a couple images. Can't say enough positive things took my electric bill from 1200 down to around 450.

mole83 · Jun 1, 2016

Shame I can't see it compared with the budmaster god light. I have looked for comparison but as yet to find one with platinum lights.

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