LED tips for a first timer

BullShark

BullShark

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I have no experience with LEDs I'm wanting to pull the trigger on two NL Photon 180s for a 3x3x6.5 tent. I figure I can flower 3-4 medium size plants in there.

My concern is I've read about light burn and nutrient issues with LEDs. What are some of the things I should know about LED before I go ahead and buy some?

My sole interest in LED over HID is lower heat and lower electric bills.

Thanks
 
HydoDan

HydoDan

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I've only been using my cob leds for a month today.. I had vegged plants when I bought it...
so I put them right into flower.. as far as nutes ...I haven't noticed any difference..
my tent used to run hot at 88-94.. now it is cool at 72-74... wife told me the light bill is down about $30..
My plants are too tall for my tent so they are only 12" from the light. They need to be 16".. got some leaf bleaching so I dimmed it down.. working good now!! Best investment I've ever made!
http://timbergrowlights.com/250-watt-cree-cxb3590-5-cob-grow-light-kit/
 
BullShark

BullShark

Active Member
HydoDan said:
I've only been using my cob leds for a month today.. I had vegged plants when I bought it...
so I put them right into flower.. as far as nutes ...I haven't noticed any difference..
my tent used to run hot at 88-94.. now it is cool at 72-74... wife told me the light bill is down about $30..
My plants are too tall for my tent so they are only 12" from the light. They need to be 16".. got some leaf bleaching so I dimmed it down.. working good now!! Best investment I've ever made!
http://timbergrowlights.com/250-watt-cree-cxb3590-5-cob-grow-light-kit/
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What a decrease in temps, wow! What size tent are you using? And can I get a look at the light you built? Thanks
 
Malocan

Malocan

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BullShark said:
I have no experience with LEDs I'm wanting to pull the trigger on two NL Photon 180s for a 3x3x6.5 tent. I figure I can flower 3-4 medium size plants in there.

My concern is I've read about light burn and nutrient issues with LEDs. What are some of the things I should know about LED before I go ahead and buy some?

My sole interest in LED over HID is lower heat and lower electric bills.

Thanks
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hi,
maybe you ask @NapalmD, he have a grow journal at the moment with this lamp. He is close to finish, he seems to be really happy.
He have experience with this lamp, so he have maybe some advice for you.

link to his grow journal:
https://www.rollitup.org/t/northern-grow-lights-photon-180-clu1825-grow.915159/
 
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