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Another lighting question
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YYCannabis
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YYCannabis
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JDU start here https://ledgardener.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 to learn more about strip led lights. There are lots of posts for various size grow spaces. Try to find one that matches what your space will be and read what growers are using and asking about. It’s also the place to get help on choosing which led drivers are best suited for your needs.
As for which color temps...various choices depending on what you want to do. I use 3200k (more red color) and 5000k (more blue color) spectrums in combination at different times of the plants growth stage. This is the same as regular lamp light users when they switch lamps from veg stage to flower stage. (Full disclaimer: this is my own experiment based from many many hours of research...and I’m getting great results with quantity and quality of buds.)
I should also point out that the strips I use are considered “expensive†compared to other options out there like the Bridgelux brand. I have a slightly broader budget for materials that is not in the “how cheap can I build it†category. But the Bridgelux strips are certainly more than up to the task of growing and they are very affordable. Don’t be shy on $$ for the strips of lights if you can afford them.
You need to do some looking into light spectrums. Start with the link above. Also search for “Bruce Bugbee†on YouTube. His videos are very informative. While he doesn’t speak a lot about cannabis specifically, the details of his info is what matters.
As for which color temps...various choices depending on what you want to do. I use 3200k (more red color) and 5000k (more blue color) spectrums in combination at different times of the plants growth stage. This is the same as regular lamp light users when they switch lamps from veg stage to flower stage. (Full disclaimer: this is my own experiment based from many many hours of research...and I’m getting great results with quantity and quality of buds.)
I should also point out that the strips I use are considered “expensive†compared to other options out there like the Bridgelux brand. I have a slightly broader budget for materials that is not in the “how cheap can I build it†category. But the Bridgelux strips are certainly more than up to the task of growing and they are very affordable. Don’t be shy on $$ for the strips of lights if you can afford them.
You need to do some looking into light spectrums. Start with the link above. Also search for “Bruce Bugbee†on YouTube. His videos are very informative. While he doesn’t speak a lot about cannabis specifically, the details of his info is what matters.
Farmall
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YYCannabis. Don’t take this the wrong way . . . This kind of talk gets me excited.
YYCannabis
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JDU - that site is a wealth of info
Farmall - glad I could raise your spirits. ðŸ˜
Farmall - glad I could raise your spirits. ðŸ˜
YYCannabis
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Toker...what led lights are you using? Strips or cobs?
JDU
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Well I been neck deep & all over the web researching & I'm just more confused than when I started. I HAVE found spine n rib & square frame led strip fixtures priced from $425 to $1650 that say they cover a 4x4 , 3.5x5 or 5x5 area flowering. Somebody should pick up a side job & make up a few....... hint hint..... lol
YYCannabis
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Did you watch the vids by Bruce Bugbee on YouTube? He explains the details of light spectrum/PAR/PPFD etc in his vids.
Did you check out the LEDgardner website and forum? The forum is great for asking questions, and the main website has a calculator for specific brand strips and their output.
Light can be a challenge to decide on what you want.
Did you check out the LEDgardner website and forum? The forum is great for asking questions, and the main website has a calculator for specific brand strips and their output.
Light can be a challenge to decide on what you want.
JDU
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I did. He was mighty informative but I can never find the recommended items for sale & like you said- nobody will commit to what I should buy- citing individual lighting requirements. I just wanna flower off a few plants at a time- (I'll use the t5s to veg)4x4 footprint, & quality enough that I don't have to worry about chasin the nxt big thing. For under $300 lmao. I'm not picky.
FunkyButtLovin
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I just don't think it's feasible for under $300.
Farmall
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I’ve made enough of these frames that I would build them and sell them...they are equally as good and are probably 1/2 the cost of commercial fixtures and more than customizable. BUT, I can only imagine the bullshit that develops if there was a problem. What’s worse, any thing I buy to build I am paying full price on unless I buy 100 strips, $2000.00. 12 Drivers $1000.00. Dozens of small parts for each assembly $400.00 and extruded aluminum $325.00. Not including any dress-up items I added to mine for hanging and hiding wiring. Add it up and you’ll get 8 2’x4’ assemblies costing about $425.00 per setup. That’s not allowing for spools of wire, connectors, thermal tape and the time it takes to assemble the whole thing.
I’m discovering that you’ve gotta find it as a labor of love or as just another step in caring for your plants to beyond an extreme that you’re actually building your own lights.
I’m discovering that you’ve gotta find it as a labor of love or as just another step in caring for your plants to beyond an extreme that you’re actually building your own lights.
YYCannabis
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Farmall...always the option to sell it as a DIY assembly kit. Include all the parts and the customer assembles. (also shifts liability onto the customer) 😉ðŸ‘