DIY led grow

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NothIng too fancy on this one..kept it low key. Almost done, just a few things to work out..won't need it for a bit anyways

May have to make a simple one for a friend in need. After making these wiring beasts the simple ones are a breeze.

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Early flower update, just a few days in. Light goes up to 482w now, strongest led light i've ever used. Been running at about 300w..still deciding what to run it at..maybe 400w at the most.

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Got a few interesting varieties this time. Two phenos of chocolope, tangie, and a heaven mountain.

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Scotch089

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2 footer versions? Do you have 5 fuck with the ballasts at all or specific fixtures? I have several extra to fixtures I wouldn't mind putting to use

Edit I think the bulbs I use now are fast or whatever. 15ws
 
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Scotch089 said:
2 footer versions? Do you have 5 fuck with the ballasts at all or specific fixtures? I have several extra to fixtures I wouldn't mind putting to use

Edit I think the bulbs I use now are fast or whatever. 15ws
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I use the 22" version. The t5 fixture are hagen glo i think. Found them on sale in a two pack. They were one of the few single light types that had reflectors at the time. Nicely built..

Uva and uvb in one easy source..

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Greengenes707

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Looks like it's going to be another beast of a run for you. You got some big girls there. You light is like an hps...a fucking powerhouse, but it just happens to have top efficiency and spectrum too boot...WINNING.

I have a shit ton of 22" 24w 10mW UVB T5HO bulbs coming over right now. I tested them against the reptisun and the UV output is the same. But they have a slightly bluer tint to them than the reptile bulbs. So I'm trying to get my hands a spectroradiometer to determine what exactly they are putting out. The one grower that has used them so far is liking his increase in trichs...he's only used them the last 3 weeks of his run. Will have testing done on his next harvest. I'll let you guys know when I get it broken down.
 
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Greengenes707 said:
Looks like it's going to be another beast of a run for you. You got some big girls there. You light is like an hps...a fucking powerhouse, but it just happens to have top efficiency and spectrum too boot...WINNING.

I have a shit ton of 22" 24w 10mW UVB T5HO bulbs coming over right now. I tested them against the reptisun and the UV output is the same. But they have a slightly bluer tint to them than the reptile bulbs. So I'm trying to get my hands a spectroradiometer to determine what exactly they are putting out. The one grower that has used them so far is liking his increase in trichs...he's only used them the last 3 weeks of his run. Will have testing done on his next harvest. I'll let you guys know when I get it broken down.
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It'd be nice to see some test results for sure, can't wait for that.
Compared to my micro area with just cobs, this area puts out much better stuff in the end. I just use the micro area for a vague representation of the strain. They come out considerably better with the "extras"...thats why i still bother with spectrum additions.
 
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Some random diy stuff..

Been playing with the snap in carclo TIR lenses and bjb connectors. They are pretty cool but the beam is really tight. I don't think they make a wider angle that will fit either. Still..good enough i'll leave them on. 5k and 660nm make nice stocky plants. My 5k are 70cri so i do feel the little extra red helps them a bit

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Another light i made. Kinda a extra in case something goes out.. Its not efficient at all running 1.74a on a mid bin 3590. With no ventilation the sink hits the cap on the 60c thermostat pretty quickly. Thermostat works...:mrgreen:. Need to uncork it a little and maybe add a little mass to the cpu cooler again. Might even just aircool it through a inline and filter

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Greengenes707 said:
Too professional...you got to DIY it up...haha. JK, great job again man.
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Lol..thanks gg

When i stepped away from commercial stuff i wanted to increase the quality. Might a heard a comment or two about how diy guys stuff looks erratic/junk or whatever...this is just my answer to them..

Everyones been stepping it up. Looks like the next big market WILL be DIY
 
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Another light i made. Kinda a extra in case something goes out.. Its not efficient at all running 1.74a on a mid bin 3590. With no ventilation the sink hits the cap on the 60c thermostat pretty quickly. Thermostat works...:mrgreen:. Need to uncork it a little and maybe add a little mass to the cpu cooler again. Might even just aircool it through a inline and filter

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Put some speakers in that box and BOOM you got an entertainment system! Perfect for jamming with your ladies ;-).

 
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