DIY with Quantum Boards
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pop22
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ttystikk
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Definitely keep the pollen.
ttystikk
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Aim a fan at them.
Stone_Free
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When you say "Aim a fan at them" do you mean one of those round spinney things that creates air movement or do you mean someone who really likes QB's a lot?
fragileassassin
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Thats weird.. My 304 boards show ~45k lux at 12" pushed at 50%
ttystikk
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Yes!When you say "Aim a fan at them" do you mean one of those round spinney things that creates air movement or do you mean someone who really likes QB's a lot?
Stone_Free
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That's what I thought
ttystikk
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Little Dog
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Hey guys, If I were to put 5 HLG-320’s over a 5x8 grow space just to flower. And I know that’s overkill. But I’d be where I could hopefully get excellent coverage. And if needed, I could still dim’em way down if any heat issues were to arise.
Now, I’ve got 3 HLG-320’s at 3000k. What if I put one in between each of those and use 2700k. I guess I would have to use the v1 boards? Would that be a problem? Is the v2 that much more efficient? If not, by mixing both 2700k and 3000k. Is there any noticeable advantage or disadvantage by doing so?
I’m gonna add one more 320 anyway to make four if I just go with another 3000k. But I’ll put two up if the 2700k is worth adding.
Getting ready for my first run with these. I was using two 600 HPS in the same space before. But after hanging three of the 320’s up. I used my lux meter, and figured adding one more 320 would maybe be better. But I’ll throw an extra one up in a heartbeat. I’m kinda wanting to anyway, if it’ll help. Just a little intrigued with using the 2700k I guess.
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. I’m definitely new, only way to learn is to ask. So come on, give me your thoughts. Thanks.
Now, I’ve got 3 HLG-320’s at 3000k. What if I put one in between each of those and use 2700k. I guess I would have to use the v1 boards? Would that be a problem? Is the v2 that much more efficient? If not, by mixing both 2700k and 3000k. Is there any noticeable advantage or disadvantage by doing so?
I’m gonna add one more 320 anyway to make four if I just go with another 3000k. But I’ll put two up if the 2700k is worth adding.
Getting ready for my first run with these. I was using two 600 HPS in the same space before. But after hanging three of the 320’s up. I used my lux meter, and figured adding one more 320 would maybe be better. But I’ll throw an extra one up in a heartbeat. I’m kinda wanting to anyway, if it’ll help. Just a little intrigued with using the 2700k I guess.
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. I’m definitely new, only way to learn is to ask. So come on, give me your thoughts. Thanks.
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619kt619
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If you want more power in the space then add another 3000 HLG-320, there is little difference in spectrum from 2700 to 3000. If you want to see improved quality and better yields then you will have to look into enhancing the spectrum with far/photo/deep reds.
v2 is more efficient but not enough to warrant swapping out all of your lights, however if you are buying a new set I would go with v2's for the boost in efficiency.
619kt619
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I am assuming you are wired parallel? if so keep the voltage pot wide open to get the 54 volts to every board. The only pot adjustment you would need to make is to the current.
Don't mess around with both if you don't understand the relationship of voltage and current. I would recommend what I stated above. However if you would like to understand the relationship imagine a pipe with water flowing through it.
the size or diameter of the pipe is related to the voltage while the flow of the water through the pipe is the current. If you were messing around with having a small voltage and a high current or a high voltage and a small current then these can cause flickering because of the relationship. small voltage with high current will cause the driver to work really hard and heat up wires which equals flickering. high voltage with small current does not allow every board to share what little is there which equals flickering.
I highly advise just adjusting the current pot to your needs and not messing around with the voltage.
Little Dog
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What’s the best way to add far red spectrum to what I have. I’m not sure if any boards come in far red. If they do, great. If not, do they come in strips? Or what method is the most commonly used? I see I definitely need more information like this. Thanks.
I just goggled up far red spectrum, pretty cool. Now I’m beginning to understand just what far red lighting actually does.
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fragileassassin
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These are the only strips ive seen that have red.
https://solstrip.com/en/solstrips/22-solstrip-x2-redblue.html
I have seen a few COB options though.
I got these boards.
They have Epistar 660s in them.
Little Dog
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Yeah, I’m gonna have to check into this. Gotta do some research. I appreciate the info. I see there’s more options than I realized. Thanks.
fragileassassin
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If you're the DIY type if not to hard to make your own strips or puck type thing.
Growmau5 made some puck type things.
619kt619
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@Little Dog
either those pucks, or HLG has a strip of the 3 reds for flowering, HLG 35. Go to 'all products' under their catalog
Little Dog
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Will do my friend. Now we’re heading down the road. I can do that. Simpler the better. Thank you!