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  1. J

    1000W DIY GROW LIGHT BUILD

    This is how I built an overpowered light worth $2500+ on the market for only $850. All currency is CAD. *BEFORE STARTING* Watch the 6 part growmau5 series to learn the wiring: For the grounding plug: Technical: 4x Hlg 185H 700ma in series drivers (i suggest you buy the newer 240H...
  2. M

    DIY F Series Driver

    I've been reading posts nonstop for days now. Trying to build my first set of grow lights for a 2'X4' space. First I was thinking cobs, then the HLG qb132 4 pack, and now I'm thinking of some samsung f series instead. The idea is to run 3 LT-FB24B in series using a HLG-320H-C2100. Does this seem...
  3. Mikenike

    Round 2! HLG Saber vs Amare SB800 RDWC

    Took awhile but I’m back to hydro. Got 8 cuts nicely rooted and they’re all pretty even. Same setup as before with the addition of 4 UVB bulbs. Last run I didn’t post exact weights because I feel I neglected HLG’s side a little more. But Amare won that round by about .5lbs and with the whole...
  4. A

    Optimal Spacing for LED Strips

    I am creating a bridgelux eb gen 2 strip build, and I was wondering what the optimal spacing in between the strips should be. I would have 2ft strips and run them at 1 AMP each. Could I put them side by side or would that make the light too intense?
  5. A

    Bridgelux EB Gen 2 Heatsinking

    I created this led light strip build, and I was wondering if heatsinking would be sufficient. Also, I found this very cheap driver on Digikey and am wondering why it isn't suggested more often? Build Specs: 8x BXEB-L0560Z-35E2000-C-B3...
  6. B

    DIY strip build help

    Hello all looking to make a new light for my 2x4 tent full cycle grow, I decided to go with a strip build after seeing one that was done with pacific lighting concepts. I basically looking to do something like that but with different strips ( those are nice but a little priceyer then what I was...
  7. CBDseeker

    Made my LED parallel strip build about a year ago. wondering what's new and exciting with LEDs

    Looking into making another fixture soon as was wondering if there have been any cool developments in terms of DIY LED lighting. I was on digikey and noticed that the gen 2 bridgelux out which is sweet. apprently higher efficiency. Whats everyone else opinion on best strips to use for a build...
  8. P

    led strips

    Hi Equipment Grow area inches 50L 25W 82H. Hi Equipment Grow area inches 50L 25W 82H. Maximum growth area height inches 60 8 2ft LED strips 3500k 3000k Ink bird temperature. Ink bird humidity. 6" exhaust fan Auto pots. Tower fan. I will be switching to flower stage hopefully Friday, this will be...
  9. P

    Help LED strips

    Hi I have been looking at led strips. Having a problem trying to figure out how many watts per strip. Most of these website companies give you amp and voltage. I have found a conversion, which converts it to wattage, does this look right to you. Current - Test 1.38A Current - Max 1.38A...
  10. grisbi

    new 1000w led strip project

    Hello everybody, hope everybody is fine :D im new here, sorry for my crap english im from europe,but i read a lot about led, spectum ,pcb ( almost made mine when led strip came out) , but im still a bit lost about led strip, and need your advises to finish my list setup, my goal is to made the...
  11. CBDseeker

    questions about germination, seedlings and LED strips

    I recently planted 4 seeds that i germinated in paper towels. planted them in coco, in dixi cups and realized I have alot more questions about environment. I am running 12 4 foot bridgelux LED strips in a 5x5 tent, ducting carbon filter etc and a clip on fan inside, just ordered another one...
  12. Stone_Free

    Stone_Free's Samsung Strip Build & Grow

    Hello everyone! Welcome to my build & grow thread. I'm getting ready to build light rigs for my 2 spaces; 1 a 4 X 2 ft. flowering space and the other a veg cab of the same dimensions. Would be great to have folks follow my build and grow. Feel free to chip in with any tips/hints/advice as...
  13. Nugachino

    QB, strip LEDs or COBs?

    Hello Rollers. I've got another question... Or questions. I didnt really know where to put this. So I started a new thread. My current grow space has an area off the side that's a foot wide. And about a foot and a half deep. Height wise it's about 2.5-3 feet. I want to make that space into a...
  14. E

    LED strip build

    Would it be possible to use something like these 5050 5 meter LED strips in a 2x2 cabinet ? I was able to find them on DhGate for only like $1.15 for 5 meter strips. My idea was to mount the strips all along the walls and ceiling of the grow cabinet to provide excellent light penetration but I'm...
  15. Metacanna

    Space Bucket - DIY 85W LED strips grow in a 6 gallon trash bin

    Hello dear friends, I'm growing in a 23L / 6g plastic bucket, as I like to keep the system light, portable and stealth. For lightning I'm using 10 meters of LED strips SMD5730, which are pulling 85W from the wall. This time, I also added two CFLs 23W + 15W to increase temperature since it's...
  16. robincnn

    Mini Gorilla Tent Grow Club

    Feel free to post your grow pics if you have managed to secure the rare Mini Gorilla Tent. What is Mini Gorilla Tent ? This tent is 1X1 so 1 sqft and the height is 2 ft. I have not seen them on sale and these are usually store demo tents. Totally portable and you can carry your grow with you on...
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