Lighting Grow Northern Live Tech Talk

[GrowNorthern]

I live in the US and have electrical outlets capable of using the 220-240v electrical current as well as the 110-120v.

I noticed on the CrazyLEDs website(Dutch Passion's), the input frequency is listed as 50-60hz.
Would this mean I am able to run the present 220-240v light unit on my 60hz here in the states?
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After all, it would run more efficiently than the 120v in the long-term, not that I don't plan on
putting a 120v unit my veggie/fruit starting room but my electrician made my medical room specifically
capable for the two types of current because I plan on getting a 220-240v Air Conditioner for energy reasons,
and currently have other LED units running on the 110/120v so the need for both was justifiable :]

If the mains input is between 220-240VAC with a frequency that didn't exceed 63HZ the lights would function correctly. Here is the full electrical input data from Philips.

Electrical input data

Specification Item	Value	Unit​	Condition
Nominal input voltage	220...240	VAC
Nominal input frequency	50...60	Hz​
Nominal input current	0.41	A​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
Nominal input power	87	W​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
Power factor	≥ 0.9		Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
Total harmonic distortion	≤ 20	%​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
LED driver Efficiency	90	%​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load, maximum output power
Nominal input voltage DC	186...250	VDC​
Nominal input current DC	0.25	A​	Input voltage 230 Vdc, full load
Input voltage AC	202...254	VAC​	Performance range
Input frequency AC	47.5...63	Hz​	Maximum permissible range
Input voltage DC	168...275	VDC​	Maximum permissible range

Another aspect of shipping to the US is the cost, I have just checked the services and the cheapest is UPS express saver which we would be 2 day service and costs roughly £50.00 to send 1-5 units. We are hoping when the 120VAC version is available we will have some distributor or stock held in the US to bring this cost down.

If you can meet the electrical input criteria you can check the cost of shipping here.

 

[bad dragon bzzz]

are the defussers available ?

 

[redd]

If the mains input is between 220-240VAC with a frequency that didn't exceed 63HZ the lights would function correctly. Here is the full electrical input data from Philips.

Electrical input data

Specification Item	Value	Unit​	Condition
Nominal input voltage	220...240	VAC
Nominal input frequency	50...60	Hz​
Nominal input current	0.41	A​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
Nominal input power	87	W​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
Power factor	≥ 0.9		Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
Total harmonic distortion	≤ 20	%​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load
LED driver Efficiency	90	%​	Input voltage 230 Vac, full load, maximum output power
Nominal input voltage DC	186...250	VDC​
Nominal input current DC	0.25	A​	Input voltage 230 Vdc, full load
Input voltage AC	202...254	VAC​	Performance range
Input frequency AC	47.5...63	Hz​	Maximum permissible range
Input voltage DC	168...275	VDC​	Maximum permissible range

Another aspect of shipping to the US is the cost, I have just checked the services and the cheapest is UPS express saver which we would be 2 day service and costs roughly £50.00 to send 1-5 units. We are hoping when the 120VAC version is available we will have some distributor or stock held in the US to bring this cost down.

If you can meet the electrical input criteria you can check the cost of shipping here.

Thank you GN, prompt and entirely helpful customer service

 

[Mossy]

Thank you GN, prompt and entirely helpful customer service

Yeah..I'll second that GrowNorthern..:tiphat:..Thank You.

I've been in a few times reading..and it is all over my head to pass comment..but I can see how much our Tech Freaks are enjoying it..you make them very Happy.

Excellent.

 

[Bilbo]

£50 for 5 units sounds pretty reasonable to get them over the pond but for just the one it's eyewateringly expensive!

There's got to be a bit of a business opportunity here for a US entrepreneur/stoner

 

[TaNg]

£50 for 5 units sounds pretty reasonable to get them over the pond but for just the one it's eyewateringly expensive!

There's got to be a bit of a business opportunity here for a US entrepreneur/stoner

I don't think there would be any VAT to pay being outside the EU so knock 20% off the £375 for the light.

 

[Bilbo]

I don't think there would be any VAT to pay being outside the EU so knock 20% off the £375 for the light.

I'm guessing a lot of that would be added back on in import duty into the US?

 

[9bear]

It's conceivable that I could be looking at close to $1000. cad for one light shipped to Canada . That ain't going to happen . Just saying .:no:

 

[TaNg]

It's conceivable that I could be looking at close to $1000. cad for one light shipped to Canada . That ain't going to happen . Just saying .:no:

I think is a little less than that bro, the light without VAT and the £50 shipping are £362.50 so....

Plus your import charge.

 

[9bear]

I think is a little less than that bro, the light without VAT and the £50 shipping are £362.50 so....

Plus your import charge.

$ 775.00 cad Tang . Still ain't going to happen . :no: