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by r2k
Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: 220watt track build
Replies: 3
Views: 570

Re: 220watt track build

Is this doable? Sure, I have to believe it would be very doable. I know there is the forward voltage to forward current that needs to be looked at and relative intensity to forward current Yes. If you are going to run all the diodes at the same current (350 mAmps) that means you are going to run al...
by r2k
Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:04 am
Forum: Strips
Topic: One driver with two different led strips?
Replies: 4
Views: 694

Re: One driver with two different led strips?

Can I use the 100-48 driver to wire them all in parallel? Yes, but.... As mentioned, running two different products will have it's challenges. Here is what I see: 1) It would definitely be better if you could run them in series, but that would mean all strips will need to accept the same amount of ...
by r2k
Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Minimum required spectrum
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: Minimum required spectrum

So we get back to the original question of spectrum. What is the best choice for really excellent healthy growth? That is a simple question that has a VERY complicated and not that satisfying answer. Here's the summary of what I know: Youch!! Nice summary, I wish I could pick your brain more, so I ...
by r2k
Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Minimum required spectrum
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Minimum required spectrum

I have been looking into LEDs for growing and keep coming back to the same question. What minimum number of wavelengths are required to grow for the entire lifecycle? I have seen videos on YouTube by some guy named Random Ryan that shows serious problems when he tried to grow cherry tomatoes under a...