Whats up with no one using California Light Works

[RoadKillSkunkHunt]

Correct! But we had a male so we're down to three.

Current situation:

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Still looks like you won't have trouble filling the space even after removing the male. Nice!

 

[kckid46]

CLW user here! 3 SS 550s & 4 UVB in a 4x8. If one is dedicated to PPFD/DLI when adjusting intensity then CLW lights might not be for you.

In a multi light setup hanging height lands up being in an arc because of footprint when ppfd is measured. Also big drop in ppfd back/front vs side. So my personal observation an even PAR coverage with my light model is not achievable.

CLW's Controller allows individual red, white (green) and blue in increments from 1-99%. The mfg provides recommendations for hanging height and light settings each stage of growth. You can program the entire Grow "sprout to finish" and add transitions. Also there is a dawn/dusk feature to ramp lights up and down.

CLW is spendy but that's what PayPal is for.
Only issue UVB fixtures are China. They sold out there!

CLWs recommended settings are intense once you place a PAR meter under them. Finally I settled for measuring dead center at plant height. Under these lights I have had six successful harvests. The seventh I followed the "science" and performed under par.

Conclusion: I reverted back to original cultivation settings, tend the garden more and don't figit with the science.

I thought the solar system lights seemed fing awesome because of the tunable spectrum etc. i use the solar extreme currently and i believe im just going get the spectramax and be safe i hate i dont know why i do but hate using the equipment that is most popular for some reason just like seeing a kid on the first day of school with the same nikes you got on sucked for me badly i dont know why i just feel im more unique to i am apparently. Lol

 

[kckid46]

I thought the solar system lights seemed fing awesome because of the tunable spectrum etc. i use the solar extreme currently and i believe im just going get the spectramax and be safe i hate i dont know why i do but hate using the equipment that is most popular for some reason just like seeing a kid on the first day of school with the same nikes you got on sucked for me badly i dont know why i just feel im more unique to i am apparently. Lol

Well to expand we ended up with another solar extreme with full spectrum and controller featuring sunrise sunset setting to gradually allow light to ramp up to intensity its set for and ramp down at lights off which wil be beneficial in the flowering stage WE LOVE IT!