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This is a journal dedicated to a side by side comparison of two LED panels.
I have decided that LED is superior to HID lighting, for me at least. So then the question I want answered becomes, what is best panel for the growing of marijuana. With all these wild claims/variance in price I feel this is a question where the whole growing community could benefit from a good answer.
I have decided to test two panels from two manufacturers that many have had good results with, but with wide variation in price. One of the key questions is are the more expensive 'USA' panels worth the extra price. Of course there are other considerations, like supporting home based products (even though many 'USA' panels still made in China) and good service with warranty/etc. But those questions or more subjective, I am going to base my conclusions in this on sheer performance with my own opinion on the other subjective factors(those are for each individual to decide).
The price difference is LARGE, here are two contenders...
On the left side....A TopLED 96X3 W Reflector series, 96-3W diodes draw power 170-200 W(from Reflector LED Grow Light - Led Grow Lights) --- $176.39/each
On the right Side ... An Advanced LED DS 200, 100-3w Diodes, draw power 185 W(from NEW - Diamond Series LEDs - Extreme 3w LED Technology - Advanced LED Grow Lights) $545.00 each
The DS200 has about 2-3 more months of on time then the Top LED. but with quoted lifespan numbers that should not matter much.
The two plants are ....
in the front - Hawaiian Snow grown from clone, growin 'Capn Style' in rockwool chunks, I been having issues with keeping pH stable so she not looking the best yet, but I think I about got it.
in the back - a Blueberry clone, she is really starting to grow well after transpanting into the 5 gal smart pot about 5 days back, she was root bound in previous pot. She is in a Pro Mix HP with ancient forest and dolomite lime mix.
The grow space is a 3'X3' Gorilla Grow tent, with a 'ghetto' light divider made of a foam insualtion sheet with foil on each side. I have tried to make the only difference in the two sides the light, hence two plants 'split' by divider. Not the cleanest set up but should work.
I am using a custom white balance setting on all my shots..
96X3 Reflector side It seems a little more red/green then the DS200 side..
The DS 200 side, seems a bit more 'blue'
Well let us hope I find some good info in this test.
Enjoy the Show!
This is a journal dedicated to a side by side comparison of two LED panels.
I have decided that LED is superior to HID lighting, for me at least. So then the question I want answered becomes, what is best panel for the growing of marijuana. With all these wild claims/variance in price I feel this is a question where the whole growing community could benefit from a good answer.
I have decided to test two panels from two manufacturers that many have had good results with, but with wide variation in price. One of the key questions is are the more expensive 'USA' panels worth the extra price. Of course there are other considerations, like supporting home based products (even though many 'USA' panels still made in China) and good service with warranty/etc. But those questions or more subjective, I am going to base my conclusions in this on sheer performance with my own opinion on the other subjective factors(those are for each individual to decide).
The price difference is LARGE, here are two contenders...
On the left side....A TopLED 96X3 W Reflector series, 96-3W diodes draw power 170-200 W(from Reflector LED Grow Light - Led Grow Lights) --- $176.39/each
On the right Side ... An Advanced LED DS 200, 100-3w Diodes, draw power 185 W(from NEW - Diamond Series LEDs - Extreme 3w LED Technology - Advanced LED Grow Lights) $545.00 each
The DS200 has about 2-3 more months of on time then the Top LED. but with quoted lifespan numbers that should not matter much.
The two plants are ....
in the front - Hawaiian Snow grown from clone, growin 'Capn Style' in rockwool chunks, I been having issues with keeping pH stable so she not looking the best yet, but I think I about got it.
in the back - a Blueberry clone, she is really starting to grow well after transpanting into the 5 gal smart pot about 5 days back, she was root bound in previous pot. She is in a Pro Mix HP with ancient forest and dolomite lime mix.
The grow space is a 3'X3' Gorilla Grow tent, with a 'ghetto' light divider made of a foam insualtion sheet with foil on each side. I have tried to make the only difference in the two sides the light, hence two plants 'split' by divider. Not the cleanest set up but should work.
I am using a custom white balance setting on all my shots..
96X3 Reflector side It seems a little more red/green then the DS200 side..
The DS 200 side, seems a bit more 'blue'
Well let us hope I find some good info in this test.
Enjoy the Show!
I'm subbed
(if i get my pH right)
This should be fun.
subbed, 
