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Cheep COB lights?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by roccus, Jul 15, 2017.

  1. #1 roccus, Jul 15, 2017
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    Have been light hunting on a limited budget for a small 3' X 3' tent set up and saw these they are also available in what they call 1800W has 6 COB chips... shown here is what they call 1500W 5 Cob chips Amazon price is $226, here are specs for it....
    King X5 Dimmable 1500W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Module Design COB Chips for Greenhouse and Indoor Plant Flowering Growing




      • New BestVA LED Grow Light for plants,using effective full spectrum 410-730nm sunlight spectrum for plants, largely accelerate the plant growth. optimize the investment return of commercial plant growing.
      • King X5 Dimmable 1500w light just consumes about 300W power, energy saving; dimmer on 100%, changing light intensity according to the plants needed; Big lighting area and high LUX, small unit with high brightness and Long lifespan.
      • This is newest light on the market,using COB leds, high light efficiency, two fans in the light and some holes on the led board(thickened, ours:3.0mm, others:1.6mm) form convection, no glass, very easily manageable temperature, keep the lights working longer.
      • Ideal for all phases of plant growth,can be used in house garden, pot culture, garden, sowing, breeding, farm, flower exhibition, bonsai, garden, green house, sowing,breeding, farm, greenhouse cultivation, water soluble breeding, greenhouse cultivation, pipeline cultivation and so on.
      • We have our own factory and professionals to research, design and develop the products, best price for you. Professional customer servies, reply within 24 hours,any problem with the light,just email to us. And 3 years warranty.(Return and money back for customers within 30 days; Ship free parts and free shipping to customers for a fix within 180days; Ship free parts, the buyer pay the shipping fees for a fix more than 180days).
    Specifications :
    NW:2.45kg ; GW:3.25kg
    Dimension:310x210x60mm(12.2x8.26x2.36inches)

    Power:1500w(5pcs Integrated 300W Leds)
    LED Type: Epistar LEDs
    Surface Material: Anti-oxidation aluminum
    Full spectrum for vegetative and flowering stage: 410nm, 430~440nm,
    450~475nm, 620~630nm, 650~670nm, White, IR(730nm)
    Coverage Area(100%): about 4.8 x 4 ft(The lighting area and the height are
    changeable according to different plants and environments.)
    Lifespan: >50,000hours
    Worldwide Voltage: 85v-265v
    Working Frequency: 50~60Hz
    Modular Power Cord(Available in US, UK, EU, AU,JP)

    Using tips:
    Lighting Time setup: Vegetative Stage: 12-14 hours on; Flowering Stage: 9-12
    hours on. Fruiting Stage: 7- 8 hours on
    Suggest distance above plants: 1.2-2m

    Question:
    what is the actual draw of this light?
    Answer:
    Hi, our lights are engergy saving lights, the actual power of this light is about 325w.
    By KingLED SELLER on May 12, 2017

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  2. #2 M9Prime, Jul 15, 2017
    If you have 200 dollars. This light is not what you want. Becauss its inefficient as heck. Id rather get 3 300w mars gen 1s for that price jesus.

    If you have a 3x3 youre going to probably need more than 1 light. And 3 300s will do a good bit for you for the same price. But if you can add a bit more moola. Qb's are where its at. A dollar a watt. Plug and play assembly.

    These pre built cobs are trash.

    Mars just made one i want to test to see if finally someone got it right

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  3. #3 roccus, Jul 15, 2017
    Hello M9... I saw your posts on the Mars cob looking for testers good luck to you... I did look at the QB boards they are a bit pricey and never in stock. I am looking at Mars 300 and another 300W light, if I go that route I would start with 2 lights as that would give a total of about 300W I was just curious about this light as it says 300W but from my research so far cree is the only way to really go for Cobs... This will be my first grow set up so looking to keep cost down to start them can upgrade down the road

    Another thing I am keeping in mind is keeping electric costs down,, if I run the electric bill up to much my wife will have a shit fit so I need to keep my grow scaled down with only 2 plants maybe even 1 plant if I can learn how to train plants for sog... I would love to get at least 3 oz. out of each harvest that is my goal
     
  4. #4 M9Prime, Jul 15, 2017
    3 oz is very possible with 2 mars 300s i ran a 600 which is 280 true draw and got 4-5 oz. Youll be fine. Yes cree is great but how you drive them is just as important and that light wont get you what you want.

    Thank you, make sure to vote on who you think is best in the competition. Id like to win but theres lot of great entries!


    As for lighting cost. My leds dont drive it up too much at all, and i have 4 tents going

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  5. #5 Vlizzjeffrey, Jul 17, 2017
    dont buy this thing, i bought something similair and its not worth the money, and specially not the heat, holy shit.
    Cheaped out on cobs themself, cheaped out on driver, cheaped out on heatsinks, these things look all nice untill you use them, like me.
    Im now busy making my first diy cob build, if you go budget like me you can make it for only a little more then this chinese crap lights, i went for cxa2520's for 5 usd a piece and cxa2530's for 6 usd a piece. You just need a lot.
     
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  6. #6 roccus, Jul 18, 2017
    2 of you say they are junk that is good enough for me it is off the to consider list.... thanks!!!
     

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