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    LED diode expert?

    Thank you!! This is an amazing insight into how modern LED lights are constructed! I'm really intrigued by the large copper traces. I disassembled a $50 sale 100w light and took a photo of the aluminum PC board. Now I can see how almost the entire board is covered with wide copper traces...
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    LED diode expert?

    Thank you very much. I didn't know the entire board was aluminum! And, after adjusting the contrast, i can easily see the traces.
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    LED diode expert?

    I have a technical question about thermal management with mid-power LED diodes like Samsung LM301H. Do you use thermal vias on the PC board anymore? Either under the LED diode footprint or even around the footprint? I was reading about this on a ten year old application note from Cree called...
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    380 diodes per bar + epistar or 320 diodes + osram?

    #3 has a good deal of red, so that's something to consider. Might be more suited for flower? 2. about 5% deep red, and 1.5% far red 3. about 15% deep red, and 5% far red
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    The Best Deals Thread. Post Best Deals And Lowest Prices Links

    $139.99 with $30 coupon. I have no experience with this light. But it will cover a 4x4. Spectrum is adjustable, too, from the looks of it. https://www.amazon.com/SONLIPO-SPF2000-Coverage-Samsung-Spectrum/dp/B09PV87W9H/
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    Aphids on indoor plants

    I used Amazing Doctor Zymes Eliminator, another citrus/yeast product. Or Flying Skull Nuke Em. Took a few days and then once a week.
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    If gnats were in my new bag of soil would i see them right when i opened?

    This is concentrated Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis that is great for a soil soak.
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    If gnats were in my new bag of soil would i see them right when i opened?

    Go to your petstore and pick up BMC Microbe Lift from Ecological Labs. :bigjoint:
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    Can u tissue culture a flowering plant?

    Great idea working the flowering plants! With that research protocol and some knowhow you can do it. Here's a great video on youtube called "DIY Tissue Culture: How to Get Started for Less Than $200"
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    Phlizon Weekly showcase! FD6000 PLUS 640W with detachable driver

    Hello Phlizon, I have questions. What is the new output PPFD? Do you publish PAR maps?
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    The Smart Grow Box is coming!

    This product is being developed through crowd funding (interesting in itself). You'll likely get details later or even discounts for joining, I think. What do you think? $799
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    Discover your spectrum with a rental meter

    I've gotten serious and plan on buying a spectrometer. :eyesmoke: Found this from Hopoocolor. $500 on Alibaba, and $1100 on Amazon. Above is a cool look at the insides of their products. The OHSP-350P model is made for plant analysis. Does anyone have experience with this brand? Or other...
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    Discover your spectrum with a rental meter

    Ok, I just discovered Apogee has a brand new spectrometer. Now I want to rent one of these! https://www.apogeeinstruments.com/ms-100-insight-handheld-spectroradiometer/ Awesome looking from this screenshot:
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    Discover your spectrum with a rental meter

    You can rent these spectrum meters for under $120/2days. This Sekonic C-800 meter retails for over $1600. Perfect for setting up veg and flower rooms with different lights/spectrum. Lensrentals.com out of Memphis, TN. https://www.lensrentals.com/rent/sekonic-c-800-spectromaster-color-meter
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    The Best Deals Thread. Post Best Deals And Lowest Prices Links

    Could it only be for amazon Prime members? I've seen that before.
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    ⚡It's Prime Day Giveaway--Spider Farmer⚡

    Hell yeah. I feel lucky!!
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    How Much is the Yocan Pillar?

    In case anyone's interested, more info on giveaway here https://www.yocan.com/yocan-best-vape-manufacturer-giveaway.html Snip: How to Participate in Yocan Champs Trade Show Giveaway? The giveaway will be held offline. To participate in the giveaway, you need to visit the Champs Trade Show booth...
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    Organic bloom booster or molasses?

    26.0% P2O5 x 0.44 = 11.44% P 3.20% K2O x 0.83 = 2.66% K reference: https://extension.psu.edu/how-much-phosphorus-and-potassium-are-really-in-your-fertilizer
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    Organic bloom booster or molasses?

    Do you have the NPK of the guano? Guano will probably be enough, skip the bloom booster and molasses.
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    Wow leds are coming a long ways

    8 feet is a huge light. Kind of an albatross, pulling 1,200 watts at the wall.
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