UFO LED or HPS 250w

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Loki7

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BigBudBalls said:
PLC wise nothing really (gotta crack the ModBUS to Mac first). Was going to hook the alarm system into it. Most of the home automation is Insteon/X10 based.
I have a couple Ethernet serial & DIO 'boxes' that I haven't tossed into the works yet. (could work PLC and/or Insteon wise)

Home automation wise, pretty much all is controlled. When I am flying home I'll adjust the temp so its nice when I get home. When waiting for my bags, I'll turn on the lights (with a 20 minute delay - drive home)
Also been sampling wind speeds (an temp , humidity, etc) every 1/2 hour. Wanna see if a wind turbine will work by me. Doesn't look like it.

Plan on using some motion detectors to tell if I'm home or not and what room I'm in and adjust the house accordingly.
Its all scriptable and quick (but not instantly).

The veggy Hydroponic (real vegetables, I swear) pump is on that system too.
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So off topic... For shame, says the hypocrite!!!!

Speaking of X10 motion sensors.. I used them when I was growing in a closet with my 400w HPS. They're beautiful. Wireless and run forever on a AAA battery.

And they have small vertical wind turbines that are amazing. Some generate power in as low as 8mph winds. And they don't need over spin cut offs either... very cool technology.

As for the UFO vs HPS... Fooking shame, but HPS is better...

-Loki
 
redirasta

redirasta

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Well, this reminds of football. Once Upon a Time, there was a game. People loved this game, there were good hits, and the players were good sportsmen. All they sudden, the stopped playing and started whining. They demanded more money for lower quality performance. Started juicing, and depending on synthetics instead of talent. and the game went to shit. replays, replays, commercials, replays.
NE Who, I just think that if you add all this HI-TECH shit, Aren't you taking the sport out of it. The fair chase if you will. K.I.S.S. dirt+water+love=dank right?

"Every seed planted is anutha fuckin Soldier" -Cypress Hill
 
FLOWER PIMP

FLOWER PIMP

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redirasta said:
Well, this reminds of football. Once Upon a Time, there was a game. People loved this game, there were good hits, and the players were good sportsmen. All they sudden, the stopped playing and started whining. They demanded more money for lower quality performance. Started juicing, and depending on synthetics instead of talent. and the game went to shit. replays, replays, commercials, replays.
NE Who, I just think that if you add all this HI-TECH shit, Aren't you taking the sport out of it. The fair chase if you will. K.I.S.S. dirt+water+love=dank right?

"Every seed planted is anutha fuckin Soldier" -Cypress Hill
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either way i kiss my plants at night, i don't have to be there 2 stay in there sight. :bigjoint:
 
igrowwithleds

igrowwithleds

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Just so you know.....im posting pics on my grow with the GrowUfo.....not the led ufo....and you will see what they can do. I can tell you this.....your going to be really surprised. Watch for my upcoming posts....and pics. HAAHAHA!! Led haters beware...........
 
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Dutch1976

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Can't wait to see these big badass plants covered in crystals, bending under the weight of the huge colas....anything else will be a complete waste of time, energy and risk.
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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Dutch1976 said:
Can't wait to see these big badass plants covered in crystals, bending under the weight of the huge colas....anything else will be a complete waste of time, energy and risk.
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Well actually, and kinda the point with LEDs, NOT a waste of energy.
 
igrowwithleds

igrowwithleds

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I use the GrowUfo and Im having incredible growth.....and flowering with mine. I will have pics up this week. The future is here and when the pics go up folks....haters....step to the back. No more whining and bashing. Im using the 300 watt for another grow......lol......its hellishly great:fire:
Look for my thread coming this week with pics..........and save your money.........leds are here to stay baby!!!!!!!! :)
 
rolla8

rolla8

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I just meant that every LED grower i've heard from is very defensive about LEDs and their use of them. It's just a bit strange.
 
littlegrower2004

littlegrower2004

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cuz we have to fight off the ppl like la9 that have poor attitudes about the use of LEDs..u dont see any LED user coming on here and stating strictly HID suck and LED are the best...its la9 that is the cult leader of the HID cult
 
FLOWER PIMP

FLOWER PIMP

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littlegrower2004 said:
cuz we have to fight off the ppl like la9 that have poor attitudes about the use of LEDs..u dont see any LED user coming on here and stating strictly HID suck and LED are the best...its la9 that is the cult leader of the HID cult
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i hear ya! i've seen that at work too. sooo poor.

i'm all for the new and upcomming. i really like the low power consumption and heat from leds... its like once these things become practical for everyday growers the 5-0 can say they wasted there $$ flir! cuz it will no workie anymore...
 
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DaGambler

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i look forward to the day when LED panels can be effective supplemental side lighting to an overhead HPS...

butta, i gotta drop mad props to you techno-savy bastards with ur innovations and gadgets and cpu-animated whatzits. der-damn.

and bigbudballs... 1000 miles from home... looking at his plants and giving them a shot of co2... almost brings a tear to my eye.
 
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FLOWER PIMP

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DaGambler said:
i look forward to the day when LED panels can be effective supplemental side lighting to an overhead HPS...

butta, i gotta drop mad props to you techno-savy bastards with ur innovations and gadgets and cpu-animated whatzits. der-damn.

and bigbudballs... 1000 miles from home... looking at his plants and giving them a shot of co2... almost brings a tear to my eye.
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yeah, thats sooo sweeet.....
 
BigBudBalls

BigBudBalls

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DaGambler said:
i look forward to the day when LED panels can be effective supplemental side lighting to an overhead HPS...

butta, i gotta drop mad props to you techno-savy bastards with ur innovations and gadgets and cpu-animated whatzits. der-damn.

and bigbudballs... 1000 miles from home... looking at his plants and giving them a shot of co2... almost brings a tear to my eye.
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Well, industrial controls is a large part of my job. I wound up with some killer parts. (If the mfg screws us *again*, I'll wind up with a bunch more on this job)
 
headworm

headworm

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CFLs are crazy hot compared to LED. I have 3 90 watt LED UFOs in my grow cupboard and the heat is non-existant. The nodes are 5mm apart and the buds are huge, dense and strong. It always comes down to a combination of everything youve done since the plant was germinated (or cloned). I love LED lighting, but maybe i'm slightly biased because i haven't fucked up any other elements yet.
 
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