LEDs question

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  1. Snyper19

    Snyper19 Plankton

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    Hi,
    I own an RSM 250, I'm planning on converting to LEDs, there is a retrofit kit that fits good in our canopy and this option is Steve's LEDs

    Also, I've seen people who have retrofitted Ecotech Radion inside the RSM canopy.

    the price for Steve's LEDs are almost the same as getting 2 used Gen 2's Radions which makes my mind full of doubts on which direction to go.

    which way would you recommend.

    anyone using Steve's LEDs 12k or 14k option?
     
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  4. Snyper19

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    thanks. I'm looking into it
     
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    LED groupbuy is a great place for DIY especially. For some reason Steves apparently has been slacking off in terms of customer service lately :(
    BML is also good, definitely go for the custom spectrum.
     
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    How much did all of that cost from start to finish ??
     
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  9. andru1313

    andru1313 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    When all said and done I spent close to 400. But that included solder and wire and Shrink wrap ect. I could have got the cost down if I planned better.