LED's?

remote · 02-02-2008, 08:14 PM

Hi, I'm new to this forum, I used search and couldn't find anything with LED's, does anyone have any info or links?

Linkey · 02-02-2008, 08:36 PM

leds are very expensive. unless you desperately need low power consumption + low heat, then don't bother.

Edit: i am not a grower, but from what i have read here, you would need very many powerful leds for growing and that would be expensive.

roldman · 02-24-2008, 05:43 AM

I have a unit and from what I have seen over the last few months they work, but there is internodal stretching, so some type of supplemental lighting may be needed..I am using only red and I know some units have blue or white I guess and maybe that helps..Couple of positives. They are cool, no more heat problems. They are very night friendly..ie I run mine in the family room 24 hours a day and it doesnt disturb anyone at night..ya cant see the red light well..I think it is a technology that is coming, but at this stage unless you got lottsa bucks to buy whats on the market I suggest waiting a little while.
Roldman

Mr. O · 02-24-2008, 06:13 AM

I agree about the LEDs. Apparently, they work well--despite their cheesey looks. Getting ripped-off sucks and I am leery of any "light soiurce" that costs $500+ for a small fixture. The same amount of LED light was 1/2 to just a 1/4 of the same cost, a year ago. Have a nice day.

roldman · 02-24-2008, 06:33 AM

I agree, Heat is probably my biggest issue so it will be great if they ever get it going. For now I am going with air cooling the housing....A whole lot cheaper...If you have the space...
R

02-02-2008, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
remote control Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	LED's? Hi, I'm new to this forum, I used search and couldn't find anything with LED's, does anyone have any info or links?

02-24-2008, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
roldman YaHookan Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	They are still in "experimental" stage I have a unit and from what I have seen over the last few months they work, but there is internodal stretching, so some type of supplemental lighting may be needed..I am using only red and I know some units have blue or white I guess and maybe that helps..Couple of positives. They are cool, no more heat problems. They are very night friendly..ie I run mine in the family room 24 hours a day and it doesnt disturb anyone at night..ya cant see the red light well..I think it is a technology that is coming, but at this stage unless you got lottsa bucks to buy whats on the market I suggest waiting a little while. Roldman

02-24-2008, 06:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
roldman YaHookan Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yup I agree, Heat is probably my biggest issue so it will be great if they ever get it going. For now I am going with air cooling the housing....A whole lot cheaper...If you have the space... R

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02-02-2008, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Linkey . Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bozeman Posts: 1,532 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 361 Thanked 228 Times in 65 Posts	leds are very expensive. unless you desperately need low power consumption + low heat, then don't bother. Edit: i am not a grower, but from what i have read here, you would need very many powerful leds for growing and that would be expensive.

02-24-2008, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. O Otto Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 146 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I agree about the LEDs. Apparently, they work well--despite their cheesey looks. Getting ripped-off sucks and I am leery of any "light soiurce" that costs $500+ for a small fixture. The same amount of LED light was 1/2 to just a 1/4 of the same cost, a year ago. Have a nice day.

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