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Another light from China

Hi guys, I've been growing peppers for some time now without any help of artificial light. For this year I am going to experiment a bit, so I've purchased this light from China. I know it is now bit late to ask if it is good or not, but I just want to hear your opinions. Will I get better results with this ? My aim is to boost the growing phase mainly since when the weather gets warmer the plants will go outdoors. 
 
Also, the seller in China is able to change the colour ratio as per my request. What would be the best ratio for growth in this case ? 
 
Thank you
 
 
This is the current setting
 
Color          Nm           Leds.Qty  
Red           630nm         60 Leds
Red           660nm         10 leds
Blue          460nm         10 Leds
Blue          450nm          4 Leds
Yellow       580nm          5 Leds
Orange      610nm         5 Leds
White        14000K        2 leds
white         6500K          2 leds  
Cyan         500nm         2 leds
 
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Does it have a brand name on it? More pictures would be appreciated. Cost?
As for right now it looks like a popular light sold on amazon.
 
Hellraiser said:
Looks to be the same as the one sold on amazon under the mars brand. It has good reviews. Lots sold. Kinda cool that you can order it custom though. Similar price point.
Hiw long did it take to ship?

MarsHydro Mars300 LED Grow Light Full Spectrum ETL Certification Lighting for Hydroponic Indoor Greenhouse / Garden Plants Growing, 132W True Watt Panel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1.BPyb6BV8WY9

EDIT: I take that back, there are different features but very similar still. Ill just leave the link and all up though for a resource. Ill bet they are made in the same place
 
Actually I bought it with default settings(as shown in my first post). However today I've found out that the manufacturer is able to customise the led colour ratio.
 
So I am thinking whether this default ratio will be sufficient enough for growth phase, or should buy another one. With custom ratio this time. And if so, how many blues, reds, orange, cyan etc should i request ?
 
I wonder if there are Micro adjustable pots inside the light or if they program them digitally? My OCD tells me we should order one and immediately take it apart and look inside..lol
 
How much was shipping,taxes etc.?
 
Also plants don't like over 7000K.
 
500nm is debatable,as is 580nm.
 
[SIZE=11pt]380 - 400 nm Start of visible light spectrum. Process of chlorophyll absorption begins. UV protected plastics ideally block out any light below this range.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]400 - 520 nm This range includes violet, blue, and green bands. Peak absorption by chlorophyll occurs, and a strong influence on photosynthesis. (promotes vegetative growth)[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]520 - 610 nm This range includes the green, yellow, and orange bands and has less absorption by pigments.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]610 - 720 nm This is the red band. Large amount of absorption by chlorophyll occurs, and most significant influence on photosynthesis. (promotes flowering and budding) The ratio of red (660nm) to far red (730nm) in sunlight is about 1.2:1[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]720 - 1000 nm There is little absorption by Chlorophyll here, but Phytochrome uses a nice portion. Flowering and germination is influenced. Near and above the higher end of the band is the Infrared spectrum, which can also be heat and could cause elongation or affect water absorption/transpiration.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]Many of these plant pigments have dual wavelength peaks that can be activated with led light combinations:The visible colors of light from shortest to longest wavelength are: violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. Ultraviolet radiation has a shorter wavelength than the visible violet light. Infrared radiation has a longer wavelength than visible red light. White light is[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]Beta-carotene 450nm 480-485nm dual peak[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]chlorophyll a 430nm 662nm dual peak[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]chlorophyll b 453nm 642nm dual peak[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]phycoerythrin 590nm single peak[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]phycocyanin 625nm single peak[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]a mixture of the colors of the visible spectrum. Here is a summary of wavelengths (nm). If you are building your own LED Grow Lights it may be of help when selecting LEDs for your project.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]200 - 280 nm UVC ultraviolet range which is generally harmful to plants. LEDs in this spectrum are non-existant or very expensive.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]280 - 315 nm Includes harmful UVB ultraviolet light which causes plants colors to fade. UV LEDs in this range are now available and coming down in price.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]315 - 380 nm Range of UVA ultraviolet light which is neither harmful nor beneficial to most plants.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]This is from a Pot growing site,Peppers aren't light specific.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Don't care about red or blue light in general.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]They just like any plant use wave lengths in enough LM to make them happy.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]Best lights I've used were T10 Flouros in 6500K,then LEDs I made in 400nm to 650nm.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]For me LM rule in the right NM.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]I use a Lux meter to mesure my lighting.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]35,000 Lux is average for noon day Sun.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]My shelves average 37,000 lux.[/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=11pt]I'd loose the white in 14.000 K.[/SIZE]
 
 
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