one light one plant one pound....

[bassman999]

first thing from purple city genetics I've tried got them at rcp

I think the Tangie I got at RCP might be Purple City Genetics also
They are going into flower as soon as I get tent put up and some new lights built.
Ill be using non-MW drivers this time as I got them cheap. I can replace them later. Luminus CXM-22 cobs from Cobkits, and heatsinks and frames material from local store.

 

[horribleherk]

I think the Tangie I got at RCP might be Purple City Genetics also
They are going into flower as soon as I get tent put up and some new lights built.
Ill be using non-MW drivers this time as I got them cheap. I can replace them later. Luminus CXM-22 cobs from Cobkits, and heatsinks and frames material from local store.

do they give you a wiring diagram? Or are they available elsewhere? I'm very good at tinkering & mechanical stuff even timber kits are pricey that arctic paste sounds like it's a heat conductor/adhesive that goes between the chip & the heat sink &I like timber if you use an open frame the passive heat sink without a fan would work ? I've wired trucks,cars boats ? The like what's the ball-park figure on the ppfd? I know the more wiring & fabrication you do the better deal you get lol

 

[AtterStiga]

do they give you a wiring diagram? Or are they available elsewhere? I'm very good at tinkering & mechanical stuff even timber kits are pricey that arctic paste sounds like it's a heat conductor/adhesive that goes between the chip & the heat sink &I like timber if you use an open frame the passive heat sink without a fan would work ? I've wired trucks,cars boats ? The like what's the ball-park figure on the ppfd? I know the more wiring & fabrication you do the better deal you get lol

Sorry for butting in, and I'm so stoned my reading comprehension might be off. but if you're wondering about wiring cobs, that's as easy as can be. I'm not an expert diy guy, but that was no problem at all. I've never seen so nice plants before either. I would never buy those finished lights, I've already rebuilt my set up once and it's a great option for later. again, sorry if you were talking about something else lol.

 

[bassman999]

do they give you a wiring diagram? Or are they available elsewhere? I'm very good at tinkering & mechanical stuff even timber kits are pricey that arctic paste sounds like it's a heat conductor/adhesive that goes between the chip & the heat sink &I like timber if you use an open frame the passive heat sink without a fan would work ? I've wired trucks,cars boats ? The like what's the ball-park figure on the ppfd? I know the more wiring & fabrication you do the better deal you get lol

Thee are wiring diagrams in PDF on the net and its not that hard. Ive never done it before, but mine came out fine except that it could have been neater looking.
2 kinds of drivers, constant current, and constant voltage.
Constant current end like this -700, -1050, -1400 etc...and wire in series to the cobs. Constant Voltage drivers end like this -24, -36, -42, -48, -54 etc...and wire in parallel.

 

[bassman999]

There is even a site where he sells empty lights and you add driver and cobs yourself if you dont want to make a frame
https://northerngrowlights.com/collections/all/products/photon-180-case-only

 

[horribleherk]

Thee are wiring diagrams in PDF on the net and its not that hard. Ive never done it before, but mine came out fine except that it could have been neater looking.
2 kinds of drivers, constant current, and constant voltage.
Constant current end like this -700, -1050, -1400 etc...and wire in series to the cobs. Constant Voltage drivers end like this -24, -36, -42, -48, -54 etc...and wire in parallel.

this is interesting do the constant current double in voltage like batteries when you wire them in series constant voltage sounds the easiest but you're farther ahead than I am I'm definatly gonna start researching a bit deeper

 

[horribleherk]

Sorry for butting in, and I'm so stoned my reading comprehension might be off. but if you're wondering about wiring cobs, that's as easy as can be. I'm not an expert diy guy, but that was no problem at all. I've never seen so nice plants before either. I would never buy those finished lights, I've already rebuilt my set up once and it's a great option for later. again, sorry if you were talking about something else lol.

no need to apologize your input is appreciated thanks

 

[AtterStiga]

this is interesting do the constant current double in voltage like batteries when you wire them in series constant voltage sounds the easiest but you're farther ahead than I am I'm definatly gonna start researching a bit deeper

Yes. check out growmau5, but there's a lot of good info on this out there. before you know it you'll be fluent in cob. I've got eight up now, gonna add four more as soon as I get around to it. The plants love it, I've never seen so nice looking babies irl before. perhaps mostly due to temps. building a cob light is totally logical, and if you get pin fin heatsinks predrilled it's dirt simple. solder free connectors, just run wire and some nice boxes for connections. once you have tried it you'll see just how easy it is. I'm assuming you're smart enough to get the basics pretty fast, and just follow directions and you're golden. And don't be stupid lol.

 

[AtterStiga]

Yes. check out growmau5, but there's a lot of good info on this out there. before you know it you'll be fluent in cob. I've got eight up now, gonna add four more as soon as I get around to it. The plants love it, I've never seen so nice looking babies irl before. perhaps mostly due to temps. building a cob light is totally logical, and if you get pin fin heatsinks predrilled it's dirt simple. solder free connectors, just run wire and some nice boxes for connections. once you have tried it you'll see just how easy it is. I'm assuming you're smart enough to get the basics pretty fast, and just follow directions and you're golden. And don't be stupid lol.

Damn, I think this^^ guy is in love with his light. seems a bit of a tosser, but probably good info.

 

[bassman999]

this is interesting do the constant current double in voltage like batteries when you wire them in series constant voltage sounds the easiest but you're farther ahead than I am I'm definatly gonna start researching a bit deeper[/]

Heres the low down Constant voltage doent add up, but the current gets distributed between all the cobs added.
Example HLG-240H-42B This driver can take up to 42V I have CXB3590s on it. 240watts/42v=5.71Amps. I can run as many cobs as I want as long as that doesnt exceed the rating on the cob. I run 6 cobs per driver so 950ma each if I dont dim them. I could run 4 cobs at roughly 1400ma. so the wattage per cob varies based on how many cobs used.
Constant current driver...
Example...HLG-185H-C1400... it has a constant current range from 71v-143V.
In the range cabs get 1400ma. so 2 36v cobs would each get 1400 ma, or 4 36v cobs will still get 1400 ...2 cobs would 50 watts each and 4 cobs would get 50 each also

 

[horribleherk]

Hlg 240h-42b how do you get the 42 v to run it? Is a voltage dropping device or possibly a transformer used ? & my next question are books available possibly from a public library

 

[horribleherk]

the first nugs are still not fully dry but some of the stickiest I've encountered lemon/pinesol with a hint of musk the high is good & pretty potent an og kush that borderlines being racy no paranoia but not far from it almost a haze gonna have to evaluate further I-pad pics don't show sugar frosting which is heavy

 

[bassman999]

Hlg 240h-42b how do you get the 42 v to run it? Is a voltage dropping device or possibly a transformer used ? & my next question are books available possibly from a public library

Im not sure, but I just run positive wires to all the + pads on cobs, and negative wires to the - pads.
Cobs only pull what they ned based on current available, current increases forward Voltage (FV) increases. Now a dc fan will pull all 42 volts even of rated for 12 and burn out.

 

[bassman999]

the first nugs are still not fully dry but some of the stickiest I've encountered lemon/pinesol with a hint of musk the high is good & pretty potent an og kush that borderlines being racy no paranoia but not far from it almost a haze gonna have to evaluate further I-pad pics don't show sugar frosting which is heavyView attachment 3857373

I see some sticky scissors, and i like the high description!

 

[horribleherk]

I see some sticky scissors, and i like the high description!

that's the first impression I'll have to try more & I've only been smoking the pink panties lately also gonna get some feedback from my friends that being said she's solid in the quality dept. still too damp but tomorrow looks promising for better trimming im gonna keep a baby stringing along as springtime will be lower humidity &this strain could really shine

 

[bassman999]

A cure makes some strains much improved, my BD got much stronger and smoother with a 7+ month cure (found a jar with about an eighth in it that was stashed)

 

[420Barista]

are the pink panties Organic?

if they are from the 70's and nylon they could be nasty to smoke

jk

cant wait to see the final dry weight for that haul herk

 

[horribleherk]

are the pink panties Organic?

if they are from the 70's and nylon they could be nasty to smoke

jk

cant wait to see the final dry weight for that haul herk

gonna start trimming today looking like about 7-8 zips

 

[horribleherk]

getting used to the 2 waterfarm concept & increased nutrient capacity got the ppm@400 including calmag ph was a bit high at 7 & I over corrected so I should be on track by tonight weaker nutrient levels seem to be harder to regulate I've gotta transplant the headband babies they're not liking the soil/containers they're in & tbh I'm not either

 

[ttystikk]

getting used to the 2 waterfarm concept & increased nutrient capacity got the ppm@400 including calmag ph was a bit high at 7 & I over corrected so I should be on track by tonight weaker nutrient levels seem to be harder to regulate I've gotta transplant the headband babies they're not liking the soil/containers they're in & tbh I'm not eitherView attachment 3857786

I had bad luck with Waterfarms, mine got root rot.