Lighting Vipar LED The Manual.

[taffy]

Thanks magic, that's certainly some food for thought there
cheers buddy

 

[pop22]

I bought a VIPAR 900 watt reflector type light. I got tired of waiting for Marshydro to update their webpage and if i'm only getting a 1 year warranty, i may as well buy a cheaper light yet still have decent quality hopefully. I got a great deal, average buy-it-now on ebay is $345, i got mine in an auction for $195!

specs are on par for a low end light, basic light. not dimmable, not veg/flower switching.

here are specs are stock pics, will post more when it arrives:

Package includes:

• 1 x 900W LED Grow Light

• 1 x Free Hanging Kits

• 1 x Free Power Cord

Product Details:

• Spectrum: 650nm~660nm, 620nm~630nm,460nm~470nm, 450nm~460nm, White LEDs

• LED Chip Power: 900W

• LED Quantities: 180pcs 5W LEDs

• Actual power consumption: 427W±3%

• View Angle: 90 degree LED

• Life Span: ≥50,000 hours

• Worldwide Voltage: AC85-264V

• Working Temperature: -20 to 40 ℃

 

[bassboy]

Gadget I just put up a 600 watt 5w led Vipar and it is a wonderfull product $255 ebay

 

[astronomy420a]

I have a 300w vipar reflector style, also bought from flebay, it is well made and works very well, autos in the 40 inch range.
and inexpensive used it on photo plants as well. did the job there too.

 

[pop22]

Got my light today! I must say, its much better than I expected. seems pretty heavy, must have a decent heatsink. Not feeling the best so tomorrow I'll do a write up.

 

[pop22]

First impressions of Vipar LED 900 watt Reflector

Packaging was excellent. I heavy duty box was used. Package was total stealth. No company even listed on the shipping label! Not sure if that's good or bad..........
Thick, closed cell foam was used for packing. The light was well protected.

Exterior finish was very good, better than most growlight paint jobs I've seen. There was some stringy white goop on the back of the light, was a bit sticky but it finally came off and left no marks.

I may open it up to have a look if i do, I'll take pics and post them. There is no veg/flower mode.
Disappointing for a light in the same range as a Mars Hydro Reflector Series, which all have that ability.

Powered up the light and WOOOOOOOO! Lit up my livingroom like an A-bomb had gone off! It made the daylight look dimm!
The fans make some noise, but were much quiter than I expected. Seems quiter than my Marrs Lights.

Tomorrow I'll put it on the watt meter and test actual output.

Here's pics and spec for my new Vipar:

VIPARLED 900W Reflector 180X5W

Package includes:

• 1 x 900W LED Grow Light

• 1 x Free Hanging Kits

• 1 x Free Power Cord

Product Details:

• Spectrum: 650nm~660nm, 620nm~630nm,460nm~470nm, 450nm~460nm, White LEDs

• LED Chip Power: 900W

• LED Quantities: 180pcs 5W LEDs

• Actual power consumption: 427W±3%

• View Angle: 90 degree LED

• Life Span: ≥50,000 hours

• Worldwide Voltage: AC85-264V

• Working Temperature: -20 to 40 ℃

Product Features:
Enhanced spectral output covering full PAR (400-660nm) promotes photosynthesis for Growth & Flowering
High power efficiency 5Watt Bridgelux/Epistar LEDs, low energy consumption
Active cooling with aluminium heating sink and high speed fans, cool but quiet
Output optimized for PAR, sufficient lights spectrum, super light penetration
Revolutionary heat aluminium PCB, run 70% cooler than high intensity discharge (HID) lights
Strong hanging Kits are available for easy installation
All LEDs with a Zener inside to ensure one LED goes out the rest continue to operate
Long life span, energy saving and environmental protection
One year warranty
Product Specifications:

• Model: ETC-101

• Product Dimensions: 402x402x70mm (Length x Width x Height)

• Shipping Weight: 8Kgs

 

[pop22]

the 900 watt Vipar tested at 430watts

My plants seem to be loving it.

 

[bassboy]

Nice

 

[Hal 8999]

Pop22, how are those girls looking now?

 

[Milton]

Any update on the Vipar 900? How is it performing for your plants?