Waterproof lights?
- Thread starter SchmoeJoe
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ttystikk
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I can help you with waterproof LED lighting.
SchmoeJoe
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From what I've seen that's probably the route I'll have to go. I'm interested to see what you can show me. I appreciate any help you can offer.
ttystikk
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I'm not sure if you can buy them anymore but the chilled led grow lights are waterproof
SchmoeJoe
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I want to be able to use water to deactivate pollen in a seed production tent without having to wait too long for the fixtures to dry out before I can turn the lights back on. They'd also be useful in the smallish greenhouse I'm planning. It would at least make using my atomizer in the tight (20'x20') quarters convenient.You just want to be able to get your lights wet or do you actually want to do something useful with all that water?
SchmoeJoe
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I'm finding that LED lights are the only thing coming up in my searches. 2-3 years back someone told me about a brand of complete de fixtures that I looked up and were legit but I can't remember the brand.
Do you know of any particular LED I should look into?
ttystikk
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Overkill. All you need to do is use a spray bottle to get things wet. If you don't spray your light you should be fine.
If you're concerned, use a light fixture with a glass panel.
SchmoeJoe
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I've done it that way before. There ends up being pollen on everything and it takes a long time to do it with a spray bottle. Not to mention that I can just prop the nozzle of my atomizer in the intake on the lowest setting and then I'm not running any risk of cross contamination by losing negative pressure or accidentally getting pollen on my self. As far as just using a reflector with gasketed glass my biggest concern is the seal around the cord.
I know this might seem like overkill or over engineering but when it comes to ensuring no accidental contamination of a sensimilla crop or the next round of pollination, or the potential of equipment damage or fire I'm willing to make that extra effort up front for the on going peace of mind that it will buy me.
SchmoeJoe
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Anything in particular you'd recommend? I don't have any experience with LED yet.
ttystikk
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HLG might be able to help you.
Budley Doright
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Would high intensity outdoor fixtures work? There are lots available through wholesale electrical suppliers
SchmoeJoe
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I've thought about just going down to Home Depot and getting a couple 600 watt hps yard lights. It looks like that may be the best budget option.