The far red thread

[Airwalker16]

https://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut1912
They have a ready made one for people to buy for their iR supplementation! How awesome. $65 usd too. Not bad

 

[grouch]

https://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut1928

Could I buy 10 of these or so for a 3x4 to use for15-25 mins after lights turn off?

These are not far red, they are photo red

 

[Airwalker16]

Ooh well damn. Got any links to reputable vendors pages to buy me from?

 

[PerroVerde]

http://www.rapidled.com/cree-xp-e-far-red-led/

http://www.rapidled.com/mean-well-lpc-35-700-constant-current-driver/

1 driver, 10 to 12 XP-E Far Red led stars, 2 1" by 1" aluminum square tube stock pontoons... As much or more IR then most will ever need...

 

[Airwalker16]

http://www.rapidled.com/cree-xp-e-far-red-led/

http://www.rapidled.com/mean-well-lpc-35-700-constant-current-driver/

1 driver, 10 to 12 XP-E Far Red led stars, 2 1" by 1" aluminum square tube stock pontoons... As much or more IR then most will ever need...

You can run 4-19 of those Cobs on that driver. But 10 or 12 sounds perfect. So you mean 5-6 per what length 1" alum Sq tube?18"? 24"?

 

[PerroVerde]

You can run 4-24 of those Cobs on that driver

3 watt stars, not cobs... Unless they are real small...

 

[Airwalker16]

These probably don't get hot at all right? I'd probably just mount them to the 1-1/4" alum angle bar I'm using to build my lights frame for the heatsinks

 

[PerroVerde]

These probably don't get hot at all right? I'd probably just mount them to the 1-1/4" alum angle bar I'm using to build my lights frame for the heatsinks

They are only supposed to be on for ten minutes a day so I'm sure heat isn't a huge deal...

 

[Fastslappy]

anyone using UV as well ?
I read the whole thread but no mention of UV
I know it's the 'other end ' of the spectrum & not this thread but is there a UV thread ?
I understand that using UV can be hazardous & caution is needed

 

[caretak3r]

That looks great, you could power cobs, far reds, and some pc fans all from one source

Edit: just read some reviews about it and it was mentioned that if the power goes out it defaults to off when power is restored until the next time the timer turns on. This may not be an issue for far reds as they only run for a short bit. For a flowering timer it could cause issues if you can't turn it back on after a power outage. Something to keep in mind if you plan on using one

i have the feeling that that comment/review may have come from someone who didn't put the battery in correctly. There was another review that mentioned that you had to flip the battery around prior to using.

 

[AquariusPanta]

anyone using UV as well ?
I read the whole thread but no mention of UV
I know it's the 'other end ' of the spectrum & not this thread but is there a UV thread ?
I understand that using UV can be hazardous & caution is needed

There was another thread that got side tracked by the discussion of UV use. Your best bet with UV is to use reptile CFL UVB bulbs, as LED UVB is either non-existent or super expensive.

 

[grouch]

i have the feeling that that comment/review may have come from someone who didn't put the battery in correctly. There was another review that mentioned that you had to flip the battery around prior to using.

I would be interested in one if that is true. Have you ordered one?

 

[Fastslappy]

yeah that's a simple way to it with a reptile bulb
so those UV leds are all UVA ?
these are used in those nightvision glasses i'd guess
what ya think ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10W-High-Power-LED-UV-Light-395-400nm-30LM-Ultra-Violet-Chip-Bead-Bulb-Lamp-Q/370859480116?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=33877&meid=f1912357808a408dbba4730dc06f05d7&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=231799047994

 

[littlejacob]

Ooh well damn. Got any links to reputable vendors pages to buy me from?

Bonjour
Cutter have cree xp far red solderless...but if you know how to solder led go for rapid led!
CU

 

[AquariusPanta]

Supplementing UVA through led stars may prove beneficial for a given plant but UVB is the stuff that would theoretically push trichrome production into a higher priority for the plant.

 

[hyroot]

Uvb will shorten flower time . Uvb reptile bulbs will make the trichome heads more tan / red when dried. (Ice wax ) it does improve trich production. I ran them last batch. I honestly didn't like using them. I won't anymore.

Only a few place in the world will plants actually get uvb outside. Pretty much where the hole in the ozone layer is.

If trichomes are what you are after like me. Just find some super frosty genetics. Instead of trying to force an increase in trichome production.

 

[AquariusPanta]

I didn't enjoy the implementation of UVB rep bulbs either with my last tango with Mary. Finding "super frosty genetics" would prove more forthcoming and would definitely serve as more reliable method to attaining frosted buds.

 

[captainmorgan]

I'd say it's more about maximizing the potential of a given strain,whether or not it's economical or worth it it up to the grower.

 

[Fastslappy]

I'd say it's more about maximizing the potential of a given strain,whether or not it's economical or worth it it up to the grower.

yeah , my thinkin , it's nice to have options as apply : frosty genes & UVB maybe push the envelope slightly

how many watts do the reptile bulbs draw ?

 

[captainmorgan]

I've used a single 22" T5 HO Reptisun 10.0 that draws 24 watts for a 3x3 tent and run it for 5 hours in the middle of the light cycle.