Another uninformed first poster...

If you read even a little about them, you don't need exact same wattages...LED's, the difference is that you save on power consumption, because you only use the light wavelengths that the plant uses. That means that 1000w HPS puts out the same amount of usable light as 300-400w LED. Same thing goes for lumens from what I've been reading, LEDs don't follow the 5000lm/sq ft rule.

Now I haven't used any yet, but by this weekend I should have some to try out. I find the investment to be about the same, actually a little less in my case, because of savings on cooling/ventilation! To cool my closet I no longer need a $200+ inline fan/blower and can use a $25 duct booster from Home Depot. That even makes using CO2 more in my reach...

And how come you can't notice the FACT that the bulbs last 10+ years(12hrs a day) as opposed to HPS lasting what, 6 months? Think about the savings on bulb replacements...
redtails Reviewed by redtails on . Anyone switch from 1000 watt hps to LED yet? Was wondering if anyone from RI has made the move to LED. Interested in anyone that switched from 1000 watt HPS and what your results are in comparison. Thanks. Rating: 5