diy led panel help.
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FranJan
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From my understanding you probably will have to use some other LEDs besides Crees in order to get the proper spectrums. You should check the LED section in the Indoor Growers forum for answers too.
i would like to use cree XLamp XP-E leds in my upcoming diy led panel. but i dont quite understand everything. here is the link to the leds.http://www.cree.com/led-components-and-modules/products/xlamp/discrete-directional/xlamp-xpe
will these leds work if i got the different spectrums. how would i power it? thanks
will these leds work if i got the different spectrums. how would i power it? thanks
intenseneal
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^^^ Very good and high out put LEDs. I am also into reef keeping and corals being photosynthetic need very intense light (I have 2X 250W Metal Halide over my 75G reef tank) so the lighting is very similar to grow lighting. Check out here there are tons of DIY LED right ups, you will just need to use different color LEDs for growing http://www.reefcentral.com/ look in the lighting forum and the DYI forum there are many LED builds in there.
FranJan
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From the questions you asked it seems you have some studying to do before you attempt a DIY light. Look for posts by a RIUer named Rasser. He can show you how to power LEDs with a computer power supply and other more traditional ways. Offhand the line of Cree LEDs you want to use don't cover the 660nm spectrum which is a very important spectrum for LED growing so you would probably have to find a LED that covers that spectrum and works with the Cree line you want to use. Also don't get too hung up on Cree. They don't even acknowledge LED growing. Companies like Osram and LedEngin make great LEDs for growing and don't break the bank. And remember while the coral guys know their LEDs, their purposes and needs are diferent than ours. They love their Royal Blue LEDs, but too many Royal Blues will stress the shit out of most cannabis plants.
Hopes this helps you out and Good Luck!