Seven Sisters

[Buck5050]

I just decommissioned my EB gen2 strips after almost 2 years inside my flower tent. Good little strips. From experience, I would suggest not using adhesive thermal compound and go with a more conventional thermal grease and use all the provided mounting holes to attach the strips.

 

[TintEastwood]

I just decommissioned my EB gen2 strips after almost 2 years inside my flower tent. Good little strips. From experience, I would suggest not using adhesive thermal compound and go with a more conventional thermal grease and use all the provided mounting holes to attach the strips.

Use thermal grease?
Not thermal tape?
Why? What was the diff?

 

[Buck5050]

I felt the tape leaves a noticeable uneven gap between the strip and the metal you'll be attaching it to. The grease/paste spreads thinly and more even. Also, if you ever want to remove the strips and/or modify the layout the tape is a royal pain to separate from whatever it's attached to. I know to drill and tap each hole and spreading some paste seems like a long endeavor compared to just laying some tape but well worth it in the end.

 

[Teag]

Are you sure thermal tape/grease is necessary in this build? I was thinking a 700ma setup could easily be run without having to mess with it. Not an expert though, but I don't think heat is that much of an issue.
I didn't use any paste for my pucks. Larger heat sink though so not a great comparison.

I found this post while trying to look it up. Talks about just naked air setups for 700ma.

LED Strip Thermal Paste

I saw a post somewhere that someone used a computer Thermal compound. I have a tube of some.. Can i really uae these on my strips?

www.rollitup.org

 

[TintEastwood]

I understand the eb gen3s are thin and flimsy.

More concerned about keeping them in place, and making sure everything is electrically insulated.

Prefer not having to bolt them into placed with nylon hardware.

Reference....

DIY Guide - LED Strips

LED strip lights In this chapter, we build an efficient grow light using LED strips and an aluminum frame, that also serves as a heat sink. Power consumption varies between 180W - 480W depending on the LED driver selection and the number of LED strips used.

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Dental floss works great for removing things attached with adhesive.

 

[TintEastwood]

if you ever want to remove the strip

Tyvm. Will be keeping this in mind.

Hope to receive strips and drivers next week.

 

[TintEastwood]

How to water.

https://www.californiasubstrates.com/blog/automation-short-frequent-watering/

 

[TintEastwood]

Parts pile is growing.







Build...
20 strips, 4 panels, 2 drivers.

Building 11"x24" panels.
5 strips per panel.
67 watts per panel.

10 strips (2 panels ) per driver.
134 watts per driver.
268 total watts.

 

[TintEastwood]

No can do... - still a bit hot to fire-up the grow room.

Way too fookin' hot - Dry to the bone.

 

[TintEastwood]

More toys ordered.

Drivers and strips.

 

[Flatrate]

A man can never have enough toys!

 

[TintEastwood]

A man can never have enough toys!

True dat!

I show my wife this - if she complains about me spending money on small time hobbies like growing.

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[Flatrate]

Some years ago when I got divorced and was a bachelor again I had a condo on a lake and almost bought a 18' Donzi. Then my uncle who has owned many boats explained what BOAT stands for. I stayed with my cars and motorcycle!

 

[TintEastwood]

Some years ago when I got divorced and was a bachelor again I had a condo on a lake and almost bought a 18' Donzi. Then my uncle who has owned many boats explained what BOAT stands for. I stayed with my cars and motorcycle!

Donzi - wowzers. Dang - You missed out on 2 of the happiest days! Your loss.

Not sure why I've noticed. But...It's amazing the recreational vehicles that sit - and sit - rotting while waiting to be used. In storage yards, etc.

 

[Flatrate]

It was a gently used Donzi, back then I was into speed. I was working so damn much then I wouldn't have had time for it. I could drive my cars and bike to work. Like I said I almost pulled the trigger but Uncle G stepped in.

 

[Gdp1]

Nice setup .I am in the process of setting up a room identical to your .I was wondering if you would be able to draw a layout of ur set up .Also was wondering about your water process and setup diagram of that would be nice .

 

[TintEastwood]

Nice setup .I am in the process of setting up a room identical to your .I was wondering if you would be able to draw a layout of ur set up .Also was wondering about your water process and setup diagram of that would be nice .

I don't have any drawings to offer. But glad to help if you have any questions.

 

[Teag]

While we are all *patiently* waiting for your garage to cool off was wondering what your thoughts are on when to harvest.
How many days from flip do you normally go? The 9 strains I've grown are all done around the 75th day, I think. Tried to buy a mix of mostly indica and mostly sativa seeds, but they seem to finish at the same time.

 

[TintEastwood]

While we are all *patiently* waiting for your garage to cool off was wondering what your thoughts are on when to harvest.
How many days from flip do you normally go? The 9 strains I've grown are all done around the 75th day, I think. Tried to buy a mix of mostly indica and mostly sativa seeds, but they seem to finish at the same time.

Unfortunately, I'm not experienced enough to give advice on this. Still learning to 'read' plants.

I do keep track of flip and pistil dates, and almost always they go longer vs shorter in days. Then go by trichomes primarily to know when to chop. Usually chop all at the same time. (Because I dry in the same room - but that will change starting this fall)

 

[Flatrate]

Do tell of the changes coming this fall.