dwcled wrote:As to why I got the LED, I am convinced they work, and after talking to the owner I am convinced he wants a quality product.
I can offer suggestions right off the bat.
Make it lighter, and I don't care if the power supply ends up being like a remote ballast.
Duct it so it replaces existing hoods as it does need the cooling.
I'd say they're one of the best LED lights on the market and I don't get paid by them nor do I even own one. They absolutely do work, the question is whether or not they are cost-effective and based on results that I've seen so far, I'd say...not yet. One of our growers already hit the 1g/w mark and is hoping to beat that next time.
I agree, a remote power supply would make it lighter to hang btu it would alos add cost requiring more cable and copper is expensive right now.
I agree again, the ability to use ducting to provide intake/exhaust, either built in to the hood or as an optional accessory is absolutely needed.