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Ahh, they're calling it the QB648+, not the QB666. I'm very curious about the dimensions.

In my (admittedly limited) experience, it's environment more than anything. When I can manage to keep my VPD right, I have happy plants - under straight 80CRI, 3000k.

I agree on the spread. Seems like the reds are too far off-center. Could be wrong though? I guess they must have their reasons!

I'm guessing that a single QB666 will not be HLG's recommendation for a 4x4. They mention new 260w and 320w kits, which makes me think that one of these boards run soft is a 260, and run hard is a 320. That means two QB666s on the HLG650R, which means 1,332 diodes - a far cry more than the...

Excellent. You're going to have a lot of fun, man. But beware, LEDs are known to be addictive...

As in, it's not there.

You completely misunderstood him. He was just commenting on the increasing service complaints against Cutter. In this context, "talking shit" simply meant "service complaint". He wasn't implying that you were out of line to raise said issue, but rather wondering why the hell Cutter is suddenly...

It sounded like you had already submitted your order, so offering alternatives seemed pointless. I tend not to tell people (after-the-fact) what I think they should have done. But if you really want to know, I would have suggested a couple of QB120 or QB132 boards, as they offer more spread, and...

They need to provide all the specs on these diodes if they want to be taken seriously in the commercial sector. Mystery components don't go over nearly as well these days.

I wish you the best. I wouldn't attempt a QB96 in a 4' tall tent, but if you keep the plant really low, you should be alright.

I missed a bit of discussion over the weekend, I see. For those who took exception to my "game-changer" comment - others have already touched on the qualities which distinguish Buddies from your average strip, so I'll just reiterate: diffuse light with a wide spread; exceptionally flexible...

Something that wouldn't work for me.

Game-changer because of the convenience and form-factor. Show me an easier way to add any spectrum to your grow, regardless of fixture layout.

I typically hesitate to indulge in too much hyperbole, but I really think Teknik has come up with one of the most useful and interesting lighting products I've seen in a while. The term "game-changer" comes to mind.

Yeah, I know lighting doesn't always show up accurately in photos, but it definitely looks like the ChilLED side isn't putting out as much, despite the higher wattage. Intriguing. I've never been on the puck-train anyway, simply because I couldn't see the point and thought they were an...

So you don't feel that you've seen any benefit from the added reds in the puck builds?

As I recall, they said it was their own diode, but that doesn't mean they manufactured it. It's probably theirs because they contracted to have it produced. And on that topic, does it bother anyone else that they're branding it LumLED? I get that they're "Lumitek", so there's some sense in it...

Well at least the question has been answered. Thanks, man! Damn glad I jumped on it when I did; although I now feel like I should have bought more, of course! Then again, perhaps it's just as well. I've been planning to go with strips for the next build, but having that option to get boards at...

How many strains have you got in there?

Got an order of Mega Crop in just before the shit hit the fan, and I still have some perlite, so I'm set for my hempy buckets for a while. Also have some of my organic soil mix, fixings to mix a little more, plus a couple cubic feet of some good compost. Don't want to grow in soil as long as the...