Vanda bloomed under LED lights

[stefpix]

great but the price is still high. the website says 600$ for that fixture that covers 2x2 ft. Is it actual 150 W ?

I guess the high price can be offset in a year or 2 by electricity savings...

[Wjs2nd]

I run it 12 hours a day and will increase it as summer goes on. My wife and I have not even seen an increase in our electric bill! It says 2x2 foot area but if you ask me it does a lot more. They are bright enough you don't really want to look into the LEDs.

I know their not cheap but you get what you pay for and these are super bright! I actually am going to get more of them when cash flow allows for it.

* Just incase anyone is thinking it, I have nothing to do with this company. I love these lights but anyone is welcome to their opinion or to another brand!

** The first page has the extra pictures I said I would take.

[stefpix]

I meant you save on electricity compared to what you would spend if you used fluorescent or else...

I wonder how does it compare to UFO knock offs on amazon

[Wjs2nd]

Originally Posted by stefpix

I meant you save on electricity compared to what you would spend if you used fluorescent or else...

I wonder how does it compare to UFO knock offs on amazon

Yes, I know what you meant. That is why I said my wife and I don't even see an increase in our eletric bill.

I just wanted to let people know I have no relation to this company.

Sorry for the confusion.

[LinhT]

Bill,

How did you know to use 3 feet as the distance? I recently got an LED grow light from a hydroponics store in MPLS and the product says to place 12 - 18 inches from plants.

I use to use T5's and it was possible to use a light meter to measure Fc's in order to determine how far away the orchids should be.

I found that the light meter thing does not fly with LED's. So how do you determine the light distance for your particular wattage?

My LED is a Kessil H150 purple 32W.

[Wjs2nd]

Hey Tracy,
The LED setup I have is 150w and very bright. However, looking at the video on kessil's website seems to show/suggest you can keep your lights 1 foot (possible more) away from your orchids.

In addition, many LEDs (usually) have focused light helping with distance options. The LEDs I have are safe to use at closer distances but I have some orchids with such long spikes I need the distance.

I have lower light orchids below my higher light orchids. They are 4 feet away.

I can take more detailed pictures. I don't own a yard stick though.

[Andre]

I have too have had great results with my LED lights. My catts and dendrobiums were blooming easily under my 300 watt system. Good job on the vanda.

[Wjs2nd]

Thank you Andre.
The LED company I use just improved their lights so I'm hoping to get the improved system around October.

[tucker85]

I'm very impressed that you bloom those under LED lighting. Good job.

[WhiteRabbit]

Excellent!