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Old 09-13-2008, 11:30 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Hi all, back from the land of the no grow. Hubby and I purchased two LED light bars. They were about the same at my 430 sona grow kit (including the ballast) light (pardon the pun) as a preverbial feather.

Put some plants that I had started out side in pots, had to move them in, too cold at night now. Anyway, they've been under the LED's for almost 24 hours, no heat, no light leaks, and no excessive humidity, it's staying bang on at 60%. Hubby says that our electricty bill just went from roughly 600 watts an hour to less than 100. It's the equivillant to a 500 watt system.

Question is, are there any yahookans out there that have used the new LED systems? I've seen mixed reviews with the white LED's. Mine is mixed, blue and a pinky purple. There are 6 discs of LED's spread over two 18 inch bars.

Please let me know, and my fellow growers, please pitch some hints this way.

So far so good. Looks like it will be a green christmas this year.
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