Survey: Dimmer Knob Clicked to Preset Light Levels or Smooth Dimmer Knob?

[ViparSpectra]

Hello THC growers, ViparSpectra would like to take a quick easy survey with you, which will take only 30 seconds.

Q: Do you prefer a dimmer knob that can be clicked to preset light levels, or a smooth dimmer knob from 0%-100%?

What's your answer? And why? Thank you.

 

[TomH]

I don't have a great deal of experience, but I've always preferred smooth knob movements, and a stereo that goes up to volume 11.

 

[ViparSpectra]

I don't have a great deal of experience, but I've always preferred smooth knob movements, and a stereo that goes up to volume 11.

@TomH Thank you for share your opinion.

 

[Observationist]

Smooth knob

Spectrum tuning

11

 

[ViparSpectra]

Smooth knob

Spectrum tuning

11

@Observationist Thanks, collect your opinion.

 

[Bluebuddha]

Smooth.

Spectrum tuning, plug n play, scalable..

Smooth graduation gives the ability to track with plant height.

 

[RootsRuler]

Smooth for fine tuning light intensity.

 

[ViparSpectra]

Smooth.

Spectrum tuning, plug n play, scalable..

Smooth graduation gives the ability to track with plant height.

👍insightful!

 

[ViparSpectra]

So far more growers like the Smooth Dimmer Knob, does anyone prefer Preset Light Levels?

Welcome to share your opinion.

🤞 🤞 🤞

 

[Cirroji]

definitely a smooth nob - having a turning radius but only 4 settings it has a lower quality feeling. i would be more accepting of a controller which had preset buttons at 25% increments .

when you're trying to fine tune everything and have a stable environment i feel like getting the most out of it may be allowing that +/- 5% of change which isn't an option on 1-4 setting nobs.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

0 - 100% with marked 25% increments and an off setting/switch.

Tired of buying off/on inline switches or unplugging lights when I’m working on areas or cleaning.

In my case I usually only have 2 out of 3 zones running at a time. 2 share the same power cord.

 

[BigBlonde]

I prefer smooth knob movement. A digital display of the power level would be wonderful. I like the idea of finding a level slightly below the point at which light stress begins.

 

[RootsRuler]

I prefer smooth knob movement. A digital display of the power level would be wonderful. I like the idea of finding a level slightly below the point at which light stress begins.

Yes. That would be helpful.

Would you want it in watts or in the 25/50/75/100 levels?

 

[BigBlonde]

Would you want it in watts or in the 25/50/75/100 levels?

Watts or percent or both.

 

[RootsRuler]

Watts or percent or both.

It would be cool if you could have both so that you know your light level but you also know how much wattage your pulling if your tracking your energy usage.

 

[crossfader]

Smooth...I enjoy the ability to "fine tune" a precise light intensity rather than relying on preset settings. Personal choice I suppose✌

 

[mysticepipedon]

Smooth -- but having hash marks on the dial is important.

 

[ViparSpectra]

definitely a smooth nob - having a turning radius but only 4 settings it has a lower quality feeling. i would be more accepting of a controller which had preset buttons at 25% increments .

when you're trying to fine tune everything and have a stable environment i feel like getting the most out of it may be allowing that +/- 5% of change which isn't an option on 1-4 setting nobs.

Controller, great idea.

ViparSpectra has a VB series and aquarium lights that have remote controls. It's just that some customers may lose the remote control. 😂

 

[elusiveshame]

Preset, and one that goes to 12, because 12 is higher than 11.

 

[Goodshit97]

Having both preset and smooth, i prefer the smooth knob, not sure the reason, just like the smoothness of it 🤣