my 3 stages of flower

OLD DUDE said:

Where did you get the 6500 2' bulbs? I can't find them locally and I wish I could!

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Old dude,

yea you can build one your self for a great deal. Thats what I did. I made a 170w to my specs, exact measurements for my coverage area.

I used a thin sheet off very rigid plastic( can't remember the exact name, but ill get it for you if you want) and then cut .75 mdf peices for support/hanger purposes.

I used 12 t5's in total. Each 14w a piece. 8 of those are 6500k and the other 4 are 2700k. I measure and placed the holding brackets for each light. I went 1/2 inch from the edge, placed the tubes where i wanted them and marked the plastic sheet at the end of each tube( marked center of ends). I then made lines across from the 2 end points fro each tube, and placed the holdings brackets where i wanted them along the line. I did alternating, because i didnt want all the holes in one row because it would weaken the frame.

Once I placed the brackets, I flipped it over and placed the wood support. however I drilled and screwed from the front side(notice no holes in the wood on the back) Each wood frame has 6 screw. You can figure most of it out from the pics. Any questions with measurements just ask away

The thing is really light and so solid.

The sheet are 24" x 14"
the .75 mdf support is 14" my 4.5"

thats really cool....
where did you get those wires?

Good job on you DIY, I got all kinds of fixtures, just wish my local Lowes or Menards carried the 2' foot 6500k bulbs!

OLD DUDE said:

Good job on you DIY, I got all kinds of fixtures, just wish my local Lowes or Menards carried the 2' foot 6500k bulbs!

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just order them. I went to the local light shop. 6500k are very common, you should be able to find them locally. don't go to lowes or home depot, go to a place that sells lighting fixtures and lamps.

superstoner1 said:

od, try htgsupply.com. they have an 8 pack of t5 bulbs,half 3000k and half 6400k for $33. igot these last month, best deal i could find. pm me, i really do want to get motivated on some kushberry. and your collars went out on friday.

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If you find a deal that would last the both of us a couple years and it is a super good deal, let me know and we can split them!! And since you always know who currently has the best deals, who has the best deal on 1000 w hps?

i always use plantlightinghydroponics.com for most everything. i havent bought lights from anyone else in a long time.

you did a great job on the diy t5, very clean. what was total cost with bulbs?

Thank you for the kind words

5 usd for the plastic sheet ( I will get the exact name type of the plastic sheet)
50 usd for the bulbs( came with the harness' and the in/out wires, mounting brackets)
3 usd for the hooks
50 cents for the 36 screws I used
MDF wood ( i just had laying around)

Total time to construct: 3 hours

$58.50

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very sweet. what about using some sort or reflective material above thebulbs?

oceangreen said:

Thank you for the kind words

5 usd for the plastic sheet ( I will get the exact name type of the plastic sheet)
50 usd for the bulbs( came with the harness' and the in/out wires, mounting brackets)
3 usd for the hooks
50 cents for the 36 screws I used
MDF wood ( i just had laying around)

Total time to construct: 3 hours

$58.50

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Didi you get the bulbs and harnesses locally or on line?? If online, could you post a link! I might have a need down the road!

OLD DUDE said:

Didi you get the bulbs and harnesses locally or on line?? If online, could you post a link! I might have a need down the road!

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Me also.......


BEECH

me three.....

Hey guys,

I got them locally. The company that makes them is called opple, its chinese. I tried to see if you guys had them in the U.S but seems not.
I found an online link but in the czech republic, seems that they are big over there.
here's the link but its in czech.

http://www.lseshop.cz/technicka-svitidla/podlinkova-svitidla-bezkrytova/zarivkove-svitidlo-opple-fisb-t5-14w-6500k-5544.html

I'll keep looking and see if i can find something similar online and i'll talk to the store owner here, where i got them to see if there is a contact/distributor in the U.S

Also I can get together a box full for all you guys and send them over, no biggie.

Also did a DIY thread that goes into more depth on the build.

here it is:

https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/563437-ocean-greens-ultimate-170w-t5.html

Note: I know there are 2-3 other companies locally here sell the same t5 with harness. I will get their names. I am sure one of them sells in the U.S. I'll track it down.

SOMEBEECH said:

Is it T5ho or just T5.......The reason i ask is i got a T5ho by mistake from ups and had no name just my addy and i didnt order or pay for it.I left it in box for over 3 months till i said F it and went to using its just a hydrofarm 54w 4ft 4 bulb.With daylight spectrum.


BEECH

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Yes it was me.. How do you like your limited edition 5 grand light. Btw I haven't received payment yet..

so is having 170w t5 over each tote overkill?

Beech, so not a fan of the t5 ey?

Guys very important question.

I am adding a new circuit breaker just for my hid's.

so from my main supply to the safety breaker to the new 60a circuit breaker, the breaker will have 2 exterior wall socket plugs only for this 8 way contactor.
http://kingofgreen.co.uk/contactors.asp?oid=377

my question is should it set up a 1 phase breaker or a 3 phase breaker?

I know my old one is a 1-phase..

please get back to me guys. very important

^^^ I run 240v if that matters