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    My first grow light/tent completed! (4x Vero29)

    I finally finished my first grow light! Big thanks to this forum for making it possible, especially Robincnn at Northern Grow for supplying parts I couldn't find locally and giving me a lot of great advice. I would highly recommend buying from Northern Grow if you are looking for parts! Also...
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    Broke off solder pad on Vero 29, any way to repair?

    I was soldering my cobs together, and didn't realize how fragile the solder contact pads are attached to the COB on the Vero 29, just a gentle tension from bending the wire cased the solder pad to snap right off! Is there any way to fix it or is the COB busted? I wanted to just use the molex...
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    4 Vero29 COBS in a 3x3 tent, what is the optimal spacing?

    I'm assembling a 4 COB setup for my 3x3 tent, what is the optimal spacing for 4 Vero29 38v 3500k 80 CRI COBs in a square tent? Here's the max size I have with the 20" pre cut aluminum I currently have, is this good spacing or should they be closer/further? I also have some 28" pieces that I...
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    Got all my COB parts, need help with safe wiring!

    So I just got all my parts to build my new COB. I have 4 38V Vero 29s which I want to wire in series to a HLG-320H-C2100B with a potentiometer. I've bought some aluminum angle to assemble the frame and have a waterproof junction box with glands. Now that it's come down to it I'm a bit...
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    First Grow - 3x3 with DIY COBs. Critique my plan please!

    I posted a similar thread to this in the LED subforum but was hoping to get some more general advice not related to the lighting, so I hope it's ok to post here. After a week of researching and reading on here (mostly about lighting so far), I've finally decided on a plan for my complete setup...
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    First Grow - Complete setup with Canadian sourcing - Need advice/approval!

    After a week of researching and reading on here, I've finally decided on a plan for my complete setup from scratch. Many of my choices were shaped around finding components that were either sourced Canadian or nearby in the US, to avoid excess import fees and taxes. Please let me know if you...
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    First time build need planning help: 2x4 area with VERO29 in Canada

    I've been reading the forums for a couple days trying to decide if I want to just order a kit, or attempt the DIY route. I am building a complete grow setup from scratch, currently have nothing. and this will be my first time growing. Ideally I'd like to use a 2x4 tent, but am open to a 3x3...
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