Thinking of switching to LED.

[420farmz]

Currently I am running 28 Gavita 1000w DE getting around 2.4-2.8 pounds per light on my favourite strains. Kind of getting sick of the high energy costs and the extra AC needed. Also would I be able to get more production with the kingbrites

I keep hearing about these alibaba LED lights. Kingbrite has peaked my interest. What kind of production do you get with them? Is it as good or better? How is the quality of the Bud? What are the changes you make to keep the growing environment the same? I heard the AC cost is offsetted by the using extra dehumidifiers.

Do LED's perform better in flower or veg? How many amps do they take? Are they 220? How is the reliability and warranty/ warranty support. Also could I get 28 1000w kingbrites to replace 28 gavita 1000w

I know this post is asking for a lot of information so I thank you in advance !

 

[420farmz]

Common guys I need some advice lol

 

[Aqua Man]

This has the makings of a bomb. There are so many variables with led. If your going with the kingbright or high end LEDs I would say they are comparable but will have a bit of a learning curve because of the lower leaf temps and other reasons.

For my own health im trying to avoid these conversations and not doing a good job.

If I had a choice it would be a combination of lighting probably LED and CMH together.

 

[MIMedGrower]

I know i wouldnt replace the customer service and quality from gavita with a chinese super manufacturing company like kingbrite.

Not for that many lamps.

 

[basscaptain]

PM @Buzzer777

Is all I'm going to say, he is running them been around... not going to bs you and go from there............................

 

[BigCube]

My suggestion is always gonna be dollar store LED bulbs

 

[basscaptain]

Oh before you make your mined up asked buzz for the link to the youtube video... watch that then make up your mind...:)

 

[greenscholar]

cmh before Chinese led

 

[420farmz]

Oh before you make your mined up asked buzz for the link to the youtube video... watch that then make up your mind...:)

what youtube video?

 

[Aqua Man]

Imo for what it's worth leds don't overlap as well and need to be closer to the canopy so you need to take that into account when making a decision.

 

[basscaptain]

there's a video out there for about a hr of a guy that trys to blow them up...... watch it

 

[JWM2]

You really need to do the math and decide for yourself if it’s worth the hassle. End results can be similar there’s no real difference in the end product in one or the other.

For most small closet growers I would say led is not worth the hassle. Go with HID and enjoy the ease of use, cheap startup costs and decades of research and development put into them.

If you are growing medium to large scale the difference can be a game changer due to savings and lower HVAC requirements.

If you are somewhere in the middle then you have to decide wether it’s worth the hassle and cost and if it is then do it. If not then hang tight as prices are falling daily.

One thing I will say is that if you can afford a decent HID that would be preferred over burples IMO but burples are better than nothing and you’ve got to start somewhere. So if burples is all the budget can afford then burples it is.

 

[MIMedGrower]

PM @Buzzer777

Is all I'm going to say, he is running them been around... not going to bs you and go from there............................

He only runs a few lights. The OP runs 28. Thats a lot of trust.

 

[MIMedGrower]

My suggestion is always gonna be dollar store LED bulbs

Those are likely made in china to a price point as well.

 

[Aqua Man]

He only runs a few lights. The OP runs 28. Thats a lot of trust.

I agree that many lights I want warrantee and service. Absolute must imo. If looking led I like my hlg but there are a lot of good options in the US they do cost more though

 

[MIMedGrower]

You really need to do the math and decide for yourself if it’s worth the hassle. End results can be similar there’s no real difference in the end product in one or the other.

For most small closet growers I would say led is not worth the hassle. Go with HID and enjoy the ease of use, cheap startup costs and decades of research and development put into them.

If you are growing medium to large scale the difference can be a game changer due to savings and lower HVAC requirements.

If you are somewhere in the middle then you have to decide wether it’s worth the hassle and cost and if it is then do it. If not then hang tight as prices are falling daily.

One thing I will say is that if you can afford a decent HID that would be preferred over burples IMO but burples are better than nothing and you’ve got to start somewhere. So if burples is all the budget can afford then burples it is.

Nice to see ya brother. Missed you lately.

 

[MIMedGrower]

I agree that many lights I want warrantee and service. Absolute must imo. If looking led I like my hlg but there are a lot of good options in the US they do cost more though

I would hope with that big a grow up front money is not an issue.

 

[basscaptain]

He only runs a few lights. The OP runs 28. Thats a lot of trust.

that's why I said for him to go from there.... at 28 lights, I would talk to Vicky and her boss if I went that way, before doing anything.... Cause if a man was smart about it he would cover his azz.....

 

[420farmz]

FYI I am in Vancouver Canada.

 

[Aqua Man]

FYI I am in Vancouver Canada.

Me also. I know hlg does or did have a Canadian site and the guy was in Vancouver. He said he could bring in whatever they didn't stock and that way I didn't have to pay extra for shipping but he was just setting up then and I was impatient.