subb
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Yeah I would really like to get into making my own LED panels and the like.. I have no experience with soldering or anything like that but I am willing to learn. I am very crafty and do a lot of DIY projects so I don't doubt I can do it.. just a matter of getting all the stuff and how complicated it is! Definitely will do that and perhaps slowly replace my Cree bulbs, but I will probably get those first just for ease. Hmmm.. you know what I do still have time before my grow starts.. maybe I will look into the Cree CXA 3070 COB's. Would I end up spending more or less by using those at the same wattage? I'll have to do some researching.
Anyway, back to my original question:
Does the glass on the bulb reduce the PAR in any way? I'm still wondering about the whole bulb glass on vs. off thing.
If the danger wasn't an issue (can they be wrapped in electrical tape or anything like that to be made safer?), would it be better to use the bulbs in that fashion instead of with the glass on?
Or does the glass help disperse the light better, instead of a series of more focused LED diodes?
Thanks Captainmorgan, you are my LED hero.
Anyway, back to my original question:
Does the glass on the bulb reduce the PAR in any way? I'm still wondering about the whole bulb glass on vs. off thing.
If the danger wasn't an issue (can they be wrapped in electrical tape or anything like that to be made safer?), would it be better to use the bulbs in that fashion instead of with the glass on?
Or does the glass help disperse the light better, instead of a series of more focused LED diodes?
Thanks Captainmorgan, you are my LED hero.