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The chips are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday. I'll solder them up and test them before I adhere them to the heat sink. I still have to obtain the aluminum squares, but that company is only open during the week. Considering that they were $160 in total for 3500 watts of COB LED chips...

Whew, let me try to address these questions and comments, but before I do, let me just say thank you guys for your interest and contributions. Your input will help me with this project. I'm pleased to have multiple perspectives and inquiries, as it expands my thought process and increases the...

I just purchased (70) - 50watt 110V AC COB LED chips, and I am going to create a water-cooled aluminum matrix to power my 10' x 10' flower tent. This 3.5KW lighting system should deliver optimal PAR while keeping the grow chamber below 85 degrees Fahrenheit. If I am successful, this should be...

Update Here are a few pics from the system. I'm at about week four of flower and it's hot outside. 90 degrees is taxing my cooling system and drawing out CO2 too quickly. I really don't want to refrigerate, so I guess you get what you get and you don't get upset... Well the clones are...

Hi PetFlora! I was up in Maine for the weekend, hence the delayed reply, and I think the site went down for a bit. I hope your Memorial Day was great and that you are well! Thanks for the reply and knowledge. I have a bit of experience with the Emerson effect as it relates to photosynthesis...

Cool, I like your style. No sides taken or lines drawn here, just information and sharing my experiences. You know, contribution to the knowledge collective without bias or judgement. Let me know if there is a quandary I may have puzzled upon that may assist you. Until then, peace and love, - ZXC

Hey Piratemccall, I read through one of your other threads about: CO2 enrichment, your environment, goals, reservations about CO2, refrigeration/cooling, and ideas surrounding the whole endeavor. I have delved into solving similar problems and I have similar goals. If my understanding is...

Hi Pet, I did some more research on the colour spectrum vs. growth response and it supported my understandings pertaining to photosynthesis and plant biomass. In synopsis; UV has the most energy/power; the shortest wavelength. UV damages the cells, but also triggers the development of...

WTF guys? Can we agree that combustion of candles is a viable option for the production of CO2 in a controlled environment? Don't you believe that given a flameproof containment enclosure, adequate O2, and reasonable alarming devices, the burning of candles will increase CO2 in the growth...

Hey PetFlora, I just purchased 50 chips;110VAC COB LED (50W) full spec, 10 chips; (50W) 3000K, and 10 chips; (50W) 6000K of the COB LED's for less than $200. I'm constructing an aluminum (Al) water cooled heat sink to reduce the tent temperature and drive the PAR for the next grow. There will...

Yup! Just work when the input gasses are "off" and vented, or in the dark cycle with green light.

CO levels produced by the appliances will be reduced by the plant metabolism based on biomass and photosynthetic levels. It may not be of concern if venting externally; i.e. there is no leakage to habitation.

I'm on the same page as you Pirate; the harbingers, warnings, and caveats have thwarted our creativity. We are so accustom to the status quo that haggling and free thought are belligerent. Risk taking has been forbidden by insurance overlords, etc.. Anything risky is considered casse-cou or...

Yes, internal combustion engines produce "nasty chemicals" and have an incomplete combustion, but heating combustion systems strive for efficiency. New systems reduce CO emissions, burn most of the fuel, and release mostly CO2. Capturing the CO2, while regulating toxic fumes, and maintaining...

I have always thought that exhausting heating gasses was a waste of CO2. Most residences combust a form of carbon for comfort heating and release it to the atmosphere. I wonder if there is a way to safely sequester, and regulate, it the grow room to promote growth. If controlled, it may be...

I'm sorry Pirate, I did not mean to hijack.

That is a viable option, but you might have to consider the temperature of the grow room. Most of the beers and wines require a lower fermentation temperature than the grow room. The CO2 production will be significant for the first 3-4 days of fermentation, but then it will taper off as the...

I have contemplated, and utilized, candles for CO2 supplementation in prior grows. I used small candles in containers, and they increased the ppm in my tent significantly. I used them in the winter so that the increased temperatures were beneficial. I cannot say that I was worry-free, but...

Hey PetFlora, How are you these days? Thanks for the link to the article. I'll do some more research on green light wavelengths and plant physiology. I do provide a full spectrum. The pictures from the phone camera emphasize the purple colours. If the camera could capture what we see, the...

So, here is an update on the experiment. Recently the ambient temperatures have ranged from 50-86 F. Tent temps have been elevated (82-94), but the fans have kept it below 100 F on the warmer nights. With the CO2 supplementation, I think the plants have tolerated it well. The reservoir has...