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  1. NM High Desert

    First SIP Earth Box Grow

    I am starting this thread to share the ideas that I have shamelessly stolen and to learn more from all of you. There are far to many people to thank personally for getting me to this point so thanks to everyone! I have been growing indoors using my own organic soil mix, fabric pots, ACT and SST...
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    Bugs in My Worm Compost Bin

    I removed the lid from my worm factory yesterday and saw millions of what looked like fleas or mites or aphids. I've attached a magnified picture. Anyone identify them and any suggestions on what I should do?
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    Heat Sink Calculation Help

    I have pulled the heat sinks and drivers from a MarsII 900 to use in my next DIY project but I am struggling with the math. My plan is to cut the sinks into pieces that will support 1 CXB3590 per piece to achieve my desired spread. I will be active cooling. If my measurements are correct the...
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    Spectrum Advice

    First, thanks to all who have unknowingly contributed to my first DIY LED build. This is also my first grow. I turned on my new lights 2 weeks ago and my girls are so happy! I replaced my t5 VHO lights with 15 CXB3590 3500K, powered by 3 HLG-185H-C1400B drivers covering a 4 x 5 area. I am...
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    LED Update from KingBrite

    Received this from KingBrite on the availability and Price Decrease of Cree LEDs. "3000K and 3500K 36V are in shortage recently, new leds will come in the following 2 weeks, all the orders will be sent out then. From April, we will prepare 2000pcsfor both 3000K and 3500K every month, MW...
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    Mars II 900 Canopy Distance Recommendation .

    I recently purchased a Mars II 900 to experiment with after realizing that I am going to have a heat issue this summer with my T5 VHO lights. Since I don't have a PAR meter yet I was hoping for some advice from you Mars users, or anyone, on canopy distance from the light. Mars recommends 24" to...
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