SkunkyDunk
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Ok, here is a LED specific question.
Most LED grows I see are tent/cabinet grows.
I've always thought this light source was better suited to the tent design, close walls/reflective area.
My room is, well a room. No close reflective surfaces around the canopy. Remember, I'm coming from a HID background.
So, my question is this.
Would it be advantageous for me the slightly can't my panels inward say 5 to 8 degrees? And spread them apart 4 or 5 inches?
Does that make sense?
HID's work off of reflective light as well as direct where the LED is more of a direct light source, or am I missing it?
Thanks for your thoughts or if you have tried anything similar.
I think we're onto something.
Are you in a tent?
Not necessarily more light, just better distribution.
I think we're onto something.
Are you in a tent?
Not necessarily more light, just better distribution.
What are the red strips between the quantum boards? Have been reading your post and looking at the pics you post and want to make smaller scaled down version of what you have in a 3X3 area. Thinking about running two quantum boards and extra red, far red and uv in my bloom area. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated.
What are the red strips between the quantum boards? Have been reading your post and looking at the pics you post and want to make smaller scaled down version of what you have in a 3X3 area. Thinking about running two quantum boards and extra red, far red and uv in my bloom area. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated.
What are the red strips between the quantum boards? Have been reading your post and looking at the pics you post and want to make smaller scaled down version of what you have in a 3X3 area. Thinking about running two quantum boards and extra red, far red and uv in my bloom area. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated.
Here is an interesting video i found on a discussion in another forum.
It shows an average of 5% loss of par output in the first year of led use. The tester recommends replacement after 4 years and 20% loss. That is much sooner than these companies claim.
The hlg board degraded 7% but was running at a higher temp than the cobs and pucks tested. Heat is directly related to light output life.
Also interesting was how low the Mars cob was for efficiency compared to all 3 other lights. But we have a thread to deny that paid for here already. ;-)
Interestingly why did he have a glass shield over only the hlg? Every 4 years..... hmmmm idk would like to see what he says about the 132 since I run them lower power/temp.
Seems glass would retain heat.
distribution is better suited to strip builds, 2ft strips work nicely in a 5x5 when you spread themYes, I have a 5 x 5 tent. I also have a 4 x 5 two room tent that I am still setting up.
If you are interested in reflective walls/curtains, Mylar safety blankets work fairly well.
That's why I added the spot lights. Better distribution. I also got them in 2700k to add more red since those won't be on until flowering.
2- QB288 qb301h w red 660nm + UV +IR for $321.00 shipped.
Kingbrite is still giving 10 day delivery window, same as in December.
Mine says 8 day delivery. However, they were shipped out Friday morning and have already cleared customs. There is a chance they may arrive before the 8th day of shipping. 4 - QB288 LM301H 3000k + 660nm + ir + uv.
I've been pleased with my 2 3500k white light boards I bought in January so I'm sure you're right about the new ones. I'm anxious for these to arrive. lolThose are the same as I'm running, and yeah mine arrived in 9 days but I ordered them on a Thursday.
I believe you'll be pleased.
Mine shipped last Friday as well , haven’t hit customs yet but estimated delivery is Friday the 10th , $316 for 2-QB288 LM301h + 660 no+ Ir + uvMine says 8 day delivery. However, they were shipped out Friday morning and have already cleared customs. There is a chance they may arrive before the 8th day of shipping. 4 - QB288 LM301H 3000k + 660nm + ir + uv.
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