After 3 months one of the diodes is out will this affect my grow or was there always an invisible IR diode?
1378432
there is usally 1 IR light that looks really dim that is normal. All chips are underdriven to 2 watts for longer life,and less heat. some colors just look brighter, but they are the same watts.
1378433
In my opionon one diode will not affect your grow, to me that would be just annoying. But it will not affect your grow. Hope this helps.
1378434
sorry.i honestly don't know...i've had no problems with my light so far.i got my light in january.
1143508
It's IR. It's a spectrum of light that's just not as visible but still being absorbed by your plants or corral. That's normal.
1225772
Most of the reviewers including me used this for oudoor landscaping. I purchased a landscape lights at Home Depot but the quality was really bad, I have to exchanged all of them in 6 months because each one of them the LED went out. I liked the design of the light so I modify all of them. Took everything out & replace it with this socket & ordered a 3 Watt LED from Mygreenpros.com. It's been over 3 months & they're still working every night.
642874
The LED's are still working, but I have not used it much, the Tanda ZAP device worked better for my situation.
1372778
Its probably not the diode or bulb, it's probably the driver or power supply. U probably will have to replace the fixture.
2187094
I've noticed the same thing. After a short time they are completely off and do not drain the battery. I don't know the reason for sure. My theory, LEDs have a broader amperage operating range and pick up the residual in the system for a short time. Just a theory.
87527
The bulb in my unit only lasted like 4 months at best... Pretty disappointed about this. I have yet to buy a new bulb but it should be GermGuardian Replacement UV-C Bulb for EV9102
187997
I have had one of the philips LED bulbs inside a fully enclosed fixture for about six months now (I believe it is 429258). It will surely shorten the life, but it remains to be seen if it just shortens it from 7 years to 3.5 years, or if it is about to give up the ghost any day now.
632192
My light is out too...After 3 months. Very disapointing. I need that little light...
263024
I have only been running my tank with this hood for a month or so. I have a mix of live and artificial plants. Some of the plants died off, but other (species) are doing all right. I don't know if it was the light that made the others die, or other factors.
889727
The leds will last year's and years before going out.. if your crafty new leds can be soldered in place, other than that for the price u can throw away and buy new..lol.. I run alot of these units. I haven't had any led go out yet.. and the plants love the spectrums... hope this helps..
1264847
I still use the same bulb and usually have no problem with them. Having one last for 3 months was unusual but that could happen, I was more disappointed about the second bulb not working at all. If you purchase them you should test both bulbs once received.
64505
I would get the LED seperate from the air wand so if 1 goes out then you only have to replace that part...good luck!
554312
the entire fixture will need to be replaced. LEDs will last longer than any other type of bulb and they do not get hot so they will last a long time...
713424
I believe it's a defective LED driver or at least one of the components in that power circuit. I had similar problem with one of the 18 units after 2 months of used. I would recommend contacting the seller to see if they can send you a replacement. I plan to do the same this week. It should not happen.
1192176
white light, made my kitchen like a garage....3 months later all them were flickering
1861071
First I must ask if you are having any surge issues or perhaps a circuit problem with the unit itself? I would test the outlet that you are connecting to and start there. My experience is most grow lights kept in proper climate conditions tend to have at least a 1 year life span unless exposed to harsh conditions. I would venture to say that calling the manufacturer would be a good idea but there is no guarantee on replacement on most bulb products (exception of defected material or broken upon shipping).