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The Next LED Rage: Quality White LED Tubes
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Dr.RedWhite
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This is all good infor to me. Leep up the good work Petflora. Remember when the rank and file thought the world was flat.
Sorry if this has been asked before but do you think that a couple of these
http://www.amazon.com/White-Flood-Light-Spotlight-Outdoor/dp/B007HZB4MO/ref=pd_sim_hi_5
In a small box would work?
http://www.amazon.com/White-Flood-Light-Spotlight-Outdoor/dp/B007HZB4MO/ref=pd_sim_hi_5
In a small box would work?
I am aware that some have tried growing with this style. You might do a web search. I recall at least one comment about how cheaply made and internally wired the ones he got were
One problem to be aware of- the distance from glass to hanger is long
Also spot chips tend to create hot spots + the intensity 5-10" from center is significantly lower
One problem to be aware of- the distance from glass to hanger is long
Also spot chips tend to create hot spots + the intensity 5-10" from center is significantly lower
bright ideas
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Hi there everyone, esp. Petflora (I read this thread b/c of your post elsewere).
I throw myself on the mercy and combined knowledge of this forum. I am a MM user with a large-ish space available to me. I have everything planed (drip system, 12 x 5 gal buckets with perlite in paint strainers, rocks filling the bottom 25% to make up the reservoir in case I lose power or a pump fails. Yada yada yada. My main question is:
How do I fill this space with light for 12 large plants? The footprint is 7'x7' but the bench (where the 12 buckets are organized) is 6'x6'.
Can anyone recommend a lighting scenario that does not include HID lights? I am thinking a bunch of LED strips and PL-L tubes, top and side lighting. I want to avoid a complex solution with respect to moving heat around.
Thanks! Not looking to re-invent the wheel, I just want a solid solution without spending too much time or money on it. Keep in mind I am aware this is a relatively large space, so I will have to get the plastic out no matter what. I also definitely want to hear a few ideas bounced around, not just one sight answer.
Cheers, let's get pics of y setup posted in 90 days! Pride of the forum!
PS the bright ideas are not mine heh heh heh.
I throw myself on the mercy and combined knowledge of this forum. I am a MM user with a large-ish space available to me. I have everything planed (drip system, 12 x 5 gal buckets with perlite in paint strainers, rocks filling the bottom 25% to make up the reservoir in case I lose power or a pump fails. Yada yada yada. My main question is:
How do I fill this space with light for 12 large plants? The footprint is 7'x7' but the bench (where the 12 buckets are organized) is 6'x6'.
Can anyone recommend a lighting scenario that does not include HID lights? I am thinking a bunch of LED strips and PL-L tubes, top and side lighting. I want to avoid a complex solution with respect to moving heat around.
Thanks! Not looking to re-invent the wheel, I just want a solid solution without spending too much time or money on it. Keep in mind I am aware this is a relatively large space, so I will have to get the plastic out no matter what. I also definitely want to hear a few ideas bounced around, not just one sight answer.
Cheers, let's get pics of y setup posted in 90 days! Pride of the forum!
PS the bright ideas are not mine heh heh heh.
I dunno...maybe 4 growblu. Would make a nice simple setup. Not a cheap solution but that's a pretty big area to cover.
They got the longer fixture to cover a space like that...180 x 3w..380w actual draw...give you 42w sq/ft over a 6 x 6.
Either that or advanced diamond series..I'd try the growblu. I wouldn't mess with pl-l for flowering. Maybe led strips for side lighting, not sure it would be worth the electric draw though.
Just my two cents
They got the longer fixture to cover a space like that...180 x 3w..380w actual draw...give you 42w sq/ft over a 6 x 6.
Either that or advanced diamond series..I'd try the growblu. I wouldn't mess with pl-l for flowering. Maybe led strips for side lighting, not sure it would be worth the electric draw though.
Just my two cents
Actually take that back...
Some led tubes around the perimeter would probably contribute greatly to overall health of plants. Not quite sure if they would be enough for main lighting source but there's one way to find out
Some led tubes around the perimeter would probably contribute greatly to overall health of plants. Not quite sure if they would be enough for main lighting source but there's one way to find out
First pics of the 2 dry weight, virtually stem free buds. I gave ~ 8 gms to a friend as partial payment
31 gms + ~8gms not bad for 2 clones under ~ 100w conventional leds
Here's pics from my current grow. My High Energy Rez is kickin-ass in the LED tent.
HOT5 tent (pic # 1) will have same Rez setup, just waiting on shipment to arrive, hopefully today, but in the mean time I have 3 small oxystones pumping some serious bubbles from my 35 l/m pump
View attachment 236208
Bright Ideas
Depending on your budget, consider 2-4 quality panels from A 51, Apache Tech. You can probably get a sweet deal on 4
Side lighting may be a problem due to space size, BUT, you can hang A19 bulbs in between, or better still, DIY wooden trees and mount 4ft tubes one each side vertically. Put the tree on rollers and move wherever needed.< I like this idea for large spaces
31 gms + ~8gms not bad for 2 clones under ~ 100w conventional leds
Here's pics from my current grow. My High Energy Rez is kickin-ass in the LED tent.
HOT5 tent (pic # 1) will have same Rez setup, just waiting on shipment to arrive, hopefully today, but in the mean time I have 3 small oxystones pumping some serious bubbles from my 35 l/m pump
View attachment 236208
Bright Ideas
Depending on your budget, consider 2-4 quality panels from A 51, Apache Tech. You can probably get a sweet deal on 4
Side lighting may be a problem due to space size, BUT, you can hang A19 bulbs in between, or better still, DIY wooden trees and mount 4ft tubes one each side vertically. Put the tree on rollers and move wherever needed.< I like this idea for large spaces
COBs + round parabolic reflectors could be the ticket
Ideal Industries and LEDiL collaborate to adapt chip-on-board array holders for LED luminaires
Date Announced: 20 Sep 2013
New adapters mate IDEAL Chip-Lok™ array holders with LEDiL reflectors
(pic did not copy but in link)
SYCAMORE, IL, USA and SALO, FINLAND -- IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and LEDiL Oy announced an engineering collaboration that enables LEDil Mirella™, Angela™, and Lena™ reflectors to mate with IDEAL Chip-Lok™ array holders. As a result, lighting OEMs worldwide can now incorporate COB (Chip On Board) array technology from Bridgelux, Citizen, Cree, Nichia, Philips Lumileds and Sharp into their LED luminaires for higher quality, more cost-efficient production.
http://ledsmagazine.com/products/392...eptember252013
Drop by my Hear Ye thread to see how much the plants have grown. getting ready to lower the light schedule
Ideal Industries and LEDiL collaborate to adapt chip-on-board array holders for LED luminaires
Date Announced: 20 Sep 2013
New adapters mate IDEAL Chip-Lok™ array holders with LEDiL reflectors
(pic did not copy but in link)
SYCAMORE, IL, USA and SALO, FINLAND -- IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. and LEDiL Oy announced an engineering collaboration that enables LEDil Mirella™, Angela™, and Lena™ reflectors to mate with IDEAL Chip-Lok™ array holders. As a result, lighting OEMs worldwide can now incorporate COB (Chip On Board) array technology from Bridgelux, Citizen, Cree, Nichia, Philips Lumileds and Sharp into their LED luminaires for higher quality, more cost-efficient production.
http://ledsmagazine.com/products/392...eptember252013
Drop by my Hear Ye thread to see how much the plants have grown. getting ready to lower the light schedule
Oregonism
Active member
Can you check the link, it's not showing up for me.
I am interested in reading, I have been thinking about the Bridgelux RS series [cob's] not the Vero's and Ledil and LEDengin also make reflector's for these chips 16-40 degrees, lots of penetration for a high powered led.
Nobody talks about them, I don't know why.
I have no idea why some are talked about more than others
Hopefully this directs you to the page
http://ledsmagazine.com/products/39278?cmpid=EnlLEDsSeptember252013
Hopefully this directs you to the page
http://ledsmagazine.com/products/39278?cmpid=EnlLEDsSeptember252013
Dr.RedWhite
Active member
You guys are some hard core light adicts. The concept of finding the perfect blend of light by picking your own LED hues.
