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by Timothypaul26
Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: 4’ lm301b light strip build
Replies: 15
Views: 5007

Re: 4’ lm301b light strip build

I am looking to do something similar. I was considering using 2' strips at 5000k covering a 24"x16" tray. I was trying to decide on 2 or 3 strips and running them around 75% 450ma. I have been using the "blurple" lights, but the white lights seem to produce better greens, less rubbery. What are you...
by Timothypaul26
Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Led technology for microgreen
Replies: 18
Views: 2540

Re: Led technology for microgreen

unkle_psycho wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:17 pm
If your not limited on budget, there is hardly a better solution then covering the entire canopy evenly with the most efficient leds on the market.

I would love to do this in my MMJ room. Has anyone done this? I'd love to see pictures and PPFD mapping results.
by Timothypaul26
Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: UV leds to add to my citizen arrays
Replies: 3
Views: 780

Re: UV leds to add to my citizen arrays

I run the 365nm UVA diodes from steves led. I have 12 of them in a 4'x4' grow room. I also am running 12 of the HV 420nm from steves. They have been running for over a year so far. UVA diodes don't have a long life span. I do not like Epistar because of their design, less deficient and more heat tha...
by Timothypaul26
Tue Oct 02, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Led technology for microgreen
Replies: 18
Views: 2540

Re: Led technology for microgreen

Doesnt HLG have the HLG 40, which is like a little strip of LM561C? https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/all/products/hlg-40 Little pricey for a 30cm square. If it were me I'd put in a 100w equivalent 5000k CFL for like $5 and be done with it. I wouldn't want to risk the chance of rele...
by Timothypaul26
Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: 4’ lm301b light strip build
Replies: 15
Views: 5007

Re: 4’ lm301b light strip build

I am looking to do something similar. I was considering using 2' strips at 5000k covering a 24"x16" tray. I was trying to decide on 2 or 3 strips and running them around 75% 450ma. I have been using the "blurple" lights, but the white lights seem to produce better greens, less rubbery.