Randomblame
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Hmm!thanks folks. im using the 360 in a 24x50" space. i think the small case is a shortcoming in my application. At 12 x 18" the case is shy in the length department. Im adding 100w of cxb pontoon to each end.
Good observation on the resin Random. Do you think the 3k cxbs will hit 450 and 660nm sufficiently enough to generate more frost?
A CXB creates ø10% blue and 50% red/IR. If you run them at 50w you get ø 5w of blue and 25w of red/IR.
I would add only one CXB on each side because 560w on a 2x 4 area is a bit overkill und you will get diminishing returns.
Two strings with 2-3 blue's and 15 red's will give you the same amount of light like one CXB in this wavelength and would set the output peaks to 450 and 660nm.
You will only lose the 40% portion cyan/green light of the CXB.
I think, this will better help to increase the resin output.
In my eyes, the 200W Optic's offers the best light distribution! For the 360W and above all the 500w a 30-40cm wider housing would be much better.
I'm also not a friend of lenses because they needs more headroom. I think a good reflektor with 90° is the better choise with less risk of burning the leaves in short distance situations. Only my 2ct's!