Lighting LIghting options...best bang for the buck?

[dankstyle J]

Ok i see i wish i had a big area to cover i got another hps but the whole led cob thing is a pretty good idea i like my dirt genius led but in reality i still prefer the old street lamp the old school lighting not to many do there not good on electricity,they put out heat and its definitely tricky putting one in a small spot

 

[BigSm0]

I would recommend northern grow lights for all the parts since they are a vendor here but they don't sell the 1212's and the 1812's they do sell would require a larger driver and heatsink. Little higher wattage too for a few dollars more per cob. It's an option though. Check the prices out and think about it and if you want to spend a little more per light I'm always in favor of the larger cobs myself. I believe there is a 5-7% efficiency increase too.

 

[annaalie]

I was thinking, why can't we use natural sunlights using skylights. I read that they are cheaper than LED lights. We can get Skylights for $100 http://inthebackyard.ca/products/misc-accessories-and-upgrades/ (it is shown below accessories).