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Cheap LEDs

Growgood88

Growgood88

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So I was on eBay came across this cheap 28 dollar led. Supposed to be a 2000 watt I know it ain't it may draw 50 at most. But so far it's doin good. Doesn't get a bit got puts out plenty and full spectrum. I've ran it 4 or 5 days now plants are reaching like they found a sweet spot.my 2 good ones that is. Anybody else tried these I know alot will advise against thm but take in account vipra and those company's and there sponsored ppl are gonna tell u anything to sell a product. Please any feedback I'm curious if anyone else is getting results with these China lights.
 

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I plan on getting a dual fan 2000 watt China knock off too one that closely resembles a vipra in every way and try it too. Just running one 4 now and man is it bright.you can't look into it without hurting eyes. It has mostly red and about 15 blue and 4 far it and uv 2 each. We'll see in bloom I guess.
 
I use an LED light. But that's not why I'm here.
I'm here to talk bad about China Cheap. I had one off-brand t5 light I bougt last January . The thing died after 500 hours. The second didn't give me much more than that. I have one GE I bought at the same time. No problems at all.
If your light is coming from China, how long do you have to wait and how long would it take for a return, should you have problems?
 
I have a set of 6 strips 60w each. Cheap China -supposed to be worthless -but the plants sure do love em!! 2 at 120w by FAR out perform a 216w T5 but I haven't trusted them to use alone. Someday I might do a full run with them & see how good they really are.

edit: But note that my Mars Hydro out performs them 10x more than they to the T5s so I'm not saying they are wonderful lol. They ARE adequate to veg a small area
 
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It actually came from my just made in China I'm assuming. But yeah. I'm just on a budget but trying to go Max on everything now I've realized that cheap ain't the way to go but every now and then you luck out on a item.i never make a jump without a backup plan though when it comes to taking care of my babies.
 
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Buy the best you can afford. That's it in a nutshell, really. You'll wind up spending more on replacing cheap lights.
 
Yes, I see that. The low and high end (nm) of the light spectrum. Missing the middle. ROYGBIV (the real full spectrum from grade school science class) but I only see R&V here. 🧐
 
Well idk and just thought I'd try em out they don't put out any heat and are cool to touch with fan goin. Idk about specs and waves and they say half the company's lie anyway all I know is I'm testing them thought I'd share my pros and cons along the way. So you think I'd be better off with a 200 watt viparspectra than a 2000 watt cheapo for say 4 plants? Cause I'm going with one or the other soon and probably got 3 plants at least to supply light for? Long as it last me a grow or 3 I'm cool with buying another one down the line
 
They are not your high end Quantum Boards, but many forum members give them a pass. Beware that e-bay light. One 600 watt should do you.
 
Sorry, still same question. How big are your closets? Space and ventilation have a huge part to play in what sort of lights you use. I'm assuming your closet ceilings are typical 8'-1"?
 
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