Having used HPS for years, I was apprehensive switching to LED.
After much research and self debate, I got myself a Fluence Spydr P2, full spectrum white light, 660 watts actual draw.
I’m on my second grow with it, and here’s what I’ve learned:
1. It IS way cheaper electricity wise. Not just the savings in the watts the light pulls, but much less electricity for cooling too.
I’ve totally eliminated A/C, an extra bonus on the electric bill.
2: It’s not just less room heat. It’s less radiant heat too. Meaning the heat the plant actually feels. I can run this bad boy 12 inches from the canopy with no issues.
3: LED’s seem to increase the need for cal mag. I don’t know why, but my plants had a big time cal mag deficiency on the first run. I’ve stayed ahead of it on the second run, but have read that others have the same issue with LED’s
4: I suffered no loss in yield. I’d heard that yield could suffer, but I don’t see it.
5: This LED is bars, and basically 4x4 in size. Light distribution is really good.
6: The white light makes the plants look better, and helps make it easier to spot any leaf discoloration.
Pretty glad I made the switch. It’s a pricey fixture at $1250, but the electricity savings and no $100 bulb changes will pay for that in no time.
After much research and self debate, I got myself a Fluence Spydr P2, full spectrum white light, 660 watts actual draw.
I’m on my second grow with it, and here’s what I’ve learned:
1. It IS way cheaper electricity wise. Not just the savings in the watts the light pulls, but much less electricity for cooling too.
I’ve totally eliminated A/C, an extra bonus on the electric bill.
2: It’s not just less room heat. It’s less radiant heat too. Meaning the heat the plant actually feels. I can run this bad boy 12 inches from the canopy with no issues.
3: LED’s seem to increase the need for cal mag. I don’t know why, but my plants had a big time cal mag deficiency on the first run. I’ve stayed ahead of it on the second run, but have read that others have the same issue with LED’s
4: I suffered no loss in yield. I’d heard that yield could suffer, but I don’t see it.
5: This LED is bars, and basically 4x4 in size. Light distribution is really good.
6: The white light makes the plants look better, and helps make it easier to spot any leaf discoloration.
Pretty glad I made the switch. It’s a pricey fixture at $1250, but the electricity savings and no $100 bulb changes will pay for that in no time.