Issack did you notice a temp difference on the cmh side ?? I thinking of running 3 630s over 3 trays 3x3 instead of 3 1ks
Make those trays 4x4 man. 630 has the same footprint as a 1k hps. They run the same heat as an air cooled 1k..
So basically almost no heat? Our air-cooled 1ks radiate negligible amounts of heat downward. Perhaps a few degrees when within inches...
Could you do me a huge solid and take a few ambient temperature readings (without wind) a few distances from a CMH? Like maybe 1', 2', and 3'?
I'm sure I'm not the only one who would REALLY appreciate it, my good man.
This thread has convinced us to switch. We're only hung up on which brand and funding. Seriously considering iPower. Why? Because they're less expensive and sold through Amazon Prime. For those who don't know, anything sold through Prime acquires the Amazon Prime "warranty", which will basically allow you to return anything anytime after the purchase if you're not satisfied, no questions asked. Why? Because your measly return is a grain of sand on the beach of cash Amazon is raking in through Prime.
There is the quality issue, but I've read as many great reviews as shitty ones. At literally half the price of most others, they drive a hard bargain.
So basically almost no heat?He is running a 30 and 36 mini split...so basically, yes heat!
Very informative thread from PAGE 1.
Their ballast will work fine but the bulb is a cheap Chinese knockoff. Most people complaining about 315's are using these knockoff bulbs that have inferior spectrum. Use a Philips or you'll be bitching like heather whatshername.
So basically almost no heat?He is running a 30 and 36 mini split...so basically, yes heat!
Very informative thread from PAGE 1.
We dedicate a 26K mini split to a 10' x 12' room with three 1k HIDs, CO2 generator, and a Kind 600 LED without a problem. Heat is currently not an issue for us. Our concern is that switching to non-air-cooled lights will generate more heat. Perhaps too much. As it's a major investment, we need to be sure CMH are feasible in our situation.
I'm Also curious about the temperature differences at the various heights above canopy. I saw it mentioned in the thread that the lights were going to be tight to the ceiling to avoid burning but how much different are the temps at the top of the canopy compared to the hps? I'm working on a bit of a budget and am concerned about light height to canopy as Ive only got 81.75" from floor to ceiling and my trays eat 23" of that already... I'd hate to sink money into lights I can't use...
They run the same heat as air cooled 1000. I did I test and ran the room with each side separately on. Also you can actually feel the heat more on the 630 when you put your hand the same distance away as the 1000. It's hard to tell exactly though. With all the air movement and how cool it is in the room. But I will say it's the same heat. Now the 630s are WAY cooler than a non air cooled 1000w that's for sure. Non air cool hps lamp is a fireball of heat.
That could be from the Heat. When you put your hand under there it is kinda warm. Even though my room is at 79 80, the spots directly under the light are pretty warm still even with my blower fan. This is my first rodeo doing open hoods I've always use air-cooled lights. But yes it could also be the intense full spectrum
Okay sorry I've been lazy. Here is an update.
Had to bust out the thumb tack and twine to the ceiling trick . I got buds falling. Mostly on the hps side. Hps side is monster. Way more frost and trics on the cmh. The buds are gummy and sweet. More red hairs as well on the cmh side. I'm completely blown away and impressed with these 630s. I now know what I'm up against. And these puppies need to be high up there. Next grow I'm slamming them tight to the ceiling. It will he a better spread and I won't have the heat stress in the small areas directly under the lamps. They should be 3 to 4 feet from the canopy as mentioned before by another. I see this now. But still. Things are rocking house that's for sure. I'm interested to see come trim time and final weight.
I just want to remind you guys who are using the 315 single ended bulbs that one of the major benefits of cmh is the UV light that the bulb emits and its effect on trich development. My point being that you need to REMOVE the UV blocking housing on the bulb or else you are not going to get the benefit. Those original cmh bulbs were made for lighting people not plants, hence the UV blocker. DE bulbs don't have them. I did not read the entire thread but Issack might have gotten more weight with the added UV. See Picts!
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Yikes! There's a reason that jacket is on there. If you really want to take the risk (highly discouraged) you can buy the original bare style here.