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So Im getting the last few details together on my 3x3 setup and was wondering peoples opinion on whether they'd leave the COBs bare, use the LEDIL reflector, or use the LEDIL reflector ? I know a lot of people lean towards the reflector, which works perfect for 6 COBs in a 3x3, however Im...

I’m in day 25 of veg. (Aprox.) Should I use veg.only at this stage ? Or should I use veg and bloom at the same time with this type of LED? It’s in a 3 x 3 Apollo tent, Clip fan and 6”booster fan sucking out the air from the top, to the outside with a duct. By the way, can’t tell why fan leaves...

I'm currently working on a light for a 4x4. The goal is to get a pretty even 900-1000 µmol m-2 s-1 across the whole space running it at 500W or less. The COBs are Vero 29, 3500K 80 and 90 CRI. I took some measurements with an Apogee SQ-520 today. At 40cm distance, I get a bit over 1k in the...

what is the use of a lens compared to no lens (im not talking about theory but if the real world effect of these lenses it worth the bucks)? Or are they necessary to keep the led away from too much water in the air ? im planning to do a 2x2space with 4 veros. So my questions: is a lens mandatory...

Just wanted to share this info in case no one has documented this. So I stumbled across a very inexpensive way to Microscope your buds at that exciting time of cultivating. I've used the Carson microscope but find it very frustrating to look though such a small, long lens, and try to keep focus...