Vertex Illumina, low par? someone posted that so.........

I think I have this Vertex low par thing figured out. My method was comparing 1 foot of the Vertex to the Radion. They're both optics free.

The Vertex operates at 80 watts per foot. the Radion at 118 watts per foot.

In Mrsaltwatertank's video the Radion has 180 par at about 24" underwater directly under the light. His 250w halide had 140 par.

Since the Vertex has about 2/3 the power of the Radions the par figures to be that too, 120 par at 24". Less than even the 250 watt mh.

Kinda on the low side and it severely limits the ability to raise the fixture or adjust the colors without par dropping to under 100. With a margin of error it could very well be under 100 par.

whew, what do you think? let me know if i've made any mistakes. thanks