Aolelon
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I wouldn't use it for the UV or the IR, it has 1 730nm diode and 1 380-410nm diode, which isnt really going to do shit for you.
DIY with Quantum Boards
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xX1cEpikKXx
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Imma be honest, i started buyin
Eventually i will get a real supplement.
Aolelon
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I'm just saying, if you're trying to use it for the UV and the IR, it really isnt going to do anything, you have 1 diode of IR and 1 diode of UV in the whole tent, lol
Blake_n_Concentrates
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Day 44 of 12/12 greenteam cookie pebbles. Sorry for the shitty pics, was in a hurry. Pretty fucking stoked so far with the results for 975w over a 5x9.
pop22
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Blake_n_Concentrates
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Thanks pop!
Budzbuddha
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THE HORROR ......
Regular Autos ... hate them .
Running a batch of TESTERS ... “ autos “ Black Afghani x Blueberry
This is why I prefer fem seeds ( bought or made by me ).
REDFLAGS :
This bastard NEEDED a “ FLIP “ to 12 / 12 instead of self bloom.
It ran into week 6 before I had to change cycle since most would have at least sexed by now .
And of course .... balls .
At least when I breed my own gear , I purposely self a female to female.
Hate wasting medium , lights and other shit on a trashcan plant.
If the damn thing was full male , that would have been a pollen machine ... oh well.
Damn you Caitlyn Jenner !
Enjoy the dumpster .
PLAN B : Always have backups..
Regular Autos ... hate them .
Running a batch of TESTERS ... “ autos “ Black Afghani x Blueberry
This is why I prefer fem seeds ( bought or made by me ).
REDFLAGS :
This bastard NEEDED a “ FLIP “ to 12 / 12 instead of self bloom.
It ran into week 6 before I had to change cycle since most would have at least sexed by now .
And of course .... balls .
At least when I breed my own gear , I purposely self a female to female.
Hate wasting medium , lights and other shit on a trashcan plant.
If the damn thing was full male , that would have been a pollen machine ... oh well.
Damn you Caitlyn Jenner !
Enjoy the dumpster .
PLAN B : Always have backups..
What are the dimensions of your grow area? I've recently just gotten back into growing, primarily herbs and microgreens. But I'm interested in going the LED route as electricity costs about the same price as a call girl in my country. I just bought a 240x120x240cm tent.
coreywebster
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5x9 feet @semaphore , a little bit bigger than your 4x8. 
Awesome thanks @coreywebster5x9 feet @semaphore , a little bit bigger than your 4x8.
Bongsmoke420
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Lights are on full power about 30 inches above tallest plant... good height or drop em a few inches?
619kt619
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move em a little closer each week, make sure the plants can tolerate the new intensity before dropping, be patient and RECORD your findings. That way you know what height or wattage you need to be at on a week by week basis.
SSR
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I use aluminum channel or box, whatever i can get from the junk pile or scrapyard lol.
No need to pay more than you have to imo
Whats lux or par readings at canopy ?
Bongsmoke420
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I’ll take a lux reading in the morning, I herd you wanna have 100000 lux plus... what is a good lux reading for the top of the canopy? so I can adjust to suit
Plants seem to love it all the leaves are standing at attention
Moflow
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That's a Lot of Lux!I’ll take a lux reading in the morning, I herd you wanna have 100000 lux plus... what is a good lux reading for the top of the canopy? so I can adjust to suit
Plants seem to love it all the leaves are standing at attention
Rocket Soul
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100000 lux from 3000k led is very likely to cause deficiencies and bleach your plants. Try for 50000lx max, getting there by slowly lowering (1 inch every day or 2) or increasing intensity if your already dimmed.I’ll take a lux reading in the morning, I herd you wanna have 100000 lux plus... what is a good lux reading for the top of the canopy? so I can adjust to suit
Plants seem to love it all the leaves are standing at attention
Being new to the growing I have a viparspectra v600 600w led grow light its good so far but the learning bug is catching on now this has been fun to start learning again. Now realizing about cob's and boards and all this good stuff going on. I have some questions.
I am just finishing my first grow that I am cutting this week What do you people think If I were to go this route I need some gurus to help me out. I am going back and forth on this its a lot of money for us so we want to make the right decision on this. I am not afraid to do the diy board as it looks simple enough since someone from rollitup help us start learning about cobs about a week ago and making your own which we can't thank enough this is the most helpful board we have been on out of all of them. Any help is very appreciated by all you guys.
Also, would this quantum board V2 driver would be enough to eventually power 4 boards possibly?
I am reading and learning this makes life fun for again I thank you guy in advance and appreciate there is a site like this one
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135-watt Quantum board led kit v2 135 watt Vs a premade which I could expand on easily or go with a 2
premade Cob grow light 1800 watt