Lighting Value for money right now COB ?

[XxxAuto]

Hi !!

Okay COB guys...

What is the best value for money right now.

I don't wanna Cree because their price...

Please tell me, what to buy right now :smoking:

 

[Puddentane]

Depending on the amount of output per chip I would say either Citizen 1212's or if you need more power the Vero chips are pretty awesome for the price. I am looking at upgrading to that next year after I finish experimenting with some cheap off shore chips this winter.

Cree is nice but you pay a premium. I personally would rather have more chips at lower power with a better spread across the canopy. Let us know what you decide.

 

[BigSm0]

Hi !!

Okay COB guys...

What is the best value for money right now.

I don't wanna Cree because their price...

Please tell me, what to buy right now :smoking:

Yes, the 1212 is very impressive especially for the price. It's voltage requirements are very similar to Cree as well. Best bang for your buck hands down.

 

[2Stoned2Care]

Those 1212s on fleabay from estonia are dirt cheap @BigSm0 you can even get 180x for 900 english pounds or 1126 dollars thats 6.25 dollars per cob

 

[Puddentane]

I was just costing it out and a good light engine can be built out for under $30! Drivers are reasonable and vary in price depending on array but a three light system for a supplemental or small tent would run under $120. That's some serious light for the price.

 

[XxxAuto]

My decision is 1212

I have a dialogue with Vivi from KingBrite, it's the same price like the EBay, but they have the passive heatsink too i need, because I couldn't find anything in EU, and not have the holders for 1212.

Shipping price is very big

And @BigSm0 i couldn't find the Angelina reflectors also here in EU
What angles is optimal

 

[BigSm0]

Great news about the parts. I don't necessarily use any sort of optics. They help in large spaces but for smaller grows I don't think it's necessary. There was also a recent test done with Angelina's which showed an 8% loss. My testing shows it being higher in a smaller section but cuts down on spread

 

[XxxAuto]

Great news about the parts. I don't necessarily use any sort of optics. They help in large spaces but for smaller grows I don't think it's necessary. There was also a recent test done with Angelina's which showed an 8% loss. My testing shows it being higher in a smaller section but cuts down on spread

So you would mean no reflectors installing

 

[XxxAuto]

And if someone knows we're to buy predrilled passive heatsink in EU then please let's me know

 

[BigSm0]

If your in a smaller tent or a room with reflective walls then no. If the light will be more for specific plants in a large space then yes.