and I would keep testing the COB at the same time in the same space,as many times as TopLed wanted me too, I still prefer traditional Led panels with individual lenses, I dont mind doing these tests for TopLed but I dont want to buy COB lights thats why I wanted the MarsII to try out and compare them to my panels. I dont think im asking to much.I ll be in the market for another 4 big panels next spring or twice as many Area 51 panels to replace those hydro suckers, I figured if I liked the MarsII and bought those over the Area 51"s people here would notice and Sara would probably get more sales because of it.
I don't think there's any "probably" about it Jon. I am sure they would get many more sales.
It would be a real shame for you not to be able to test further. I'm hoping something can be worked out for you to continue to test the cob lights as well as the big Mars ll lights. With your help, I believe they will get the cob lights dialed in. But it has to be worth your time too.
It is one thing to hear people chat about what they think from other forums. It's another thing altogether to watch a real pro do a serious comparison test. Let me say that even clearer... Seeing evidence that someone is growing a plant with a light doesn't say much. Seeing evidence of how one light grows in comparison to HPS or another LED, with conditions being absolutely equal between them, now THAT is demonstrable evidence of the efficacy of the light.
TopLED and you, both have a lot to offer. I sure hope something is worked out.
This grow you did was a master class full of really insightful information. And your willingness to help has been witnessed by all.
How incredible would it be for TopLED to have the bragging rights that a comparison grow showed their lights to be equal to or better than the competition and maybe even HID! With their considerably better price, I think TopLED would have a surge in sales.
Even if it showed that it was slightly less than HPS, with their far superior pricing and lower-cost of use, I think TopLED would make out like a bandit.
Anyway Jon, I really appreciate this journal and your willingness to help. I will continue to follow your journals and learn from you.