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chatyak 12-19-2012 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 775084)
It's a common misconception that a typical PAR meter can be used to accurately measure PAR of LED fixtures.

Yes, this is why I stated that it is under-rated, especially on the blue colors.:biggrin:

sphelps 12-19-2012 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chatyak (Post 775086)
Yes, this is why I stated that it is under-rated, especially on the blue colors.:biggrin:

Yes and no. A typical meter will present a lower number for blue only but this number will still be relatively high in comparison to other light sources that appear brighter. The narrow peaks from LEDs in general force higher PAR numbers from a meter while not representing how much of the spectrum range used for photosynthesis is actually being filled.

chatyak 12-19-2012 07:49 PM

If a PAR meter is used - it should also be put on electrical mode and not SUN I think... it will help a tiny bit - but overall it should be used as a gauge, even with the margin of error. Better than no meter I say.

Reefer Rob 12-19-2012 07:59 PM

I have an SPS PAR meter. Very special color changing indicators :mrgreen:

sphelps 12-19-2012 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefer Rob (Post 775092)
I have an SPS PAR meter. Very special color changing indicators :mrgreen:

That's the only indicator I would accurately rely on :mrgreen:

Aquattro 12-19-2012 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob (Post 775092)
I have an SPS PAR meter. Very special color changing indicators :mrgreen:

Agreed :)


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