Yeah, at the end of the day that's what it boils down to. I think if I go with a cheaper unit that uses *more* diodes and draws a similar amount of watts when compared to the more expensive brands, it'd be reasonable to expect similar results. That's of course assuming they have a similar spectrum and lensing situation.
I mean, I've seen people using these Mars II units, and the results have been positive. So as far as price and results go, I'm optimistic.
I'm aiming towards a single plant grow, for personal use. I was inspired by Billy Wu's 2x2' grow of a single Think Different in soil with a 250 watt hps.
If I grew in similar conditions with about 300 - 380 actual watts of LED lighting, I think I'd have more than enough light. ^_^
I guess I'm just still curious as to why companies insist on driving their LEDs at higher wattages. There may actually be an advantage to this approach that I just don't understand yet.
I mean, I've seen people using these Mars II units, and the results have been positive. So as far as price and results go, I'm optimistic.
I'm aiming towards a single plant grow, for personal use. I was inspired by Billy Wu's 2x2' grow of a single Think Different in soil with a 250 watt hps.
If I grew in similar conditions with about 300 - 380 actual watts of LED lighting, I think I'd have more than enough light. ^_^
I guess I'm just still curious as to why companies insist on driving their LEDs at higher wattages. There may actually be an advantage to this approach that I just don't understand yet.
