Gorillaglue4u
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How many cob lights come with that price?~$550
it would heat up the room as much as 700W of HIDs, 700W of computers, 700W of heaters, toasters, etc.
How many cob lights come with that price?~$550
it would heat up the room as much as 700W of HIDs, 700W of computers, 700W of heaters, toasters, etc.
I like how that site is setup and seems like a good option in building a strip light I'm still up in the air about which kind to go with but thank you for taking the time out to respondhttp://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/
You should build 3 x 240w arrays using bridgelux EB gen2 strips.
You're on 240v? Use ELG series drivers in that case they're cheaper and still 93-94% efficient
Arrow has 10% off site-wide at the moment as well!
Seems like the best deal so far I'm starting to look into the different parts needed to build.You can
You can DIY a 600W LED strip fixture using Samsung F-strips or Bridgelux EB strips for under $400.... That will just about replace the 1kW HPS.
You are very welcome - and thank you for your support and service. We have both 80 and 90 CRI on the Vero 3000K and 3500K. Yours were built using the 80 CRI COBs, unless otherwise specified.Wanted to thank you for the Veteran’s Discount, by the way. Really loving the 2VL. Are you using the 90 CRI or 80 CRI? I really like the passive cooling. No fan noise! If I were to buy a Citi kit, could you give me or sell me at a reduced rate, the pieces to attach them to the frame of the 2VL?
You are mistaken. We've been through this conversation before. There is no "heating element" in an HPS light.Especially considering HPS used heat to create light, if I’m not mistaken.
There's alot of damn heat lol but regardless I just want to make sure 600 or 700 watts of leds will run cooler then my hpsYou are mistaken. We've been through this conversation before. There is no "heating element" in an HPS light.
True, but they do not "use heat to make light", its the other way around. The intense light in a very concentrated spot is what creates the intense heat.There's alot of damn heat lol but regardless I just want to make sure 600 or 700 watts of leds will run cooler then my hps
Less intensity at the center of the grow area. Due to more evenly distributed light..but less intensity.
Seems like a pretty decent deal from a reputable dealer here on RIU. Led heat is easier to get rid off than hps if youre space is vented, if cooled w ac i think its pretty much the same. And on top of that you can (and probably should) run your temps a bit higher than with hps as the have near no irheat.I was talking with timbergrowlights and I think cobs will give me better cover. They recommend 2 of the 300 watt cob kits at 350 each to cover my 4x4 area. Seems a little high maybe I can source the parts my self to get it a little cheaper?
Show me a grow with roughly 200-250w of EB strips. I want to compare. Because I think what you’re discussing may sound good on paper, but I think in practice, COB would outperform slightly.Less intensity at the center of the grow area. Due to more evenly distributed light..
More strips = more intensity.
Height of the fixture determines penetration.
Lower height of fixture = lower penetration.
Yes, that is correct.
Higher fixture = higher penetration with respect to the intensity at the top of the canopy.
There is no property, parameter, or characteristic, where a strip is not superior to a CoB. Intensity included.
You have a good point. It is currently a hypothesis on paper.Show me a grow with roughly 200-250w of EB strips. I want to compare. Because I think what you’re discussing may sound good on paper, but I think in practice, COB would outperform slightly.
I’d be interested in watching your grow and seeing your light. I’m not trying to be pompous. To tell you the truth, I’m thinking about EBs or QBs as a cheap way to expand my personal med grow, running either in unison with my COBs. I just want to know to expect before figuring out and deciding upon what I need.You have a good point. It is currently a hypothesis on paper.
I am preparing for a new grow with 14 BXEB-L0560Z-30E2000-C-B3.
I am going to try vertical side lighting 2 plants from two sides. Seven 22" strips on each side.
Each set of seven strips powered by an HLG-240H-C1400B
The seedlings will be first be under a deep blue and amber (BA). Testing the photomorphogenesis effects of BA on elongation.
I am going to try containing the canopy within two sheets of acrylic hung 4" apart.
The strips will be positioned 4" from the acrylic sheet. (subject to change)
The strips current will be adjusted to provide 1000 µmol/m²/s (subject to change) at the surface of each acrylic sheet.
This is to test my hypothesis that a close distance to the canopy, 4", has limited penetration.
Irradiance at each inch from the surface calculated using Inverse Square Law
0" 1000 Surface irradiation µmol/m²/s
1" 640 µmol/m²/s 1 inch past the surface
2" 444
3" 327
4" 250
Adding the irradiance from both sides:
1000 + 250 = 1250 Surface 1
640 + 327 = 967
444 + 444= 888 µmol/m²/s At the stem
327 + 640 = 967
250 + 1000 = 1250 Surface 2
No, that is bullshit.Lower height of fixture = lower penetration.
Yes, that is correct.
Higher fixture = higher penetration with respect to the intensity at the top of the canopy.
Also bullshit BTW. Or rather, too generic a claim to be of any value.More strips = more intensity.
Yep bullshit.Irradiance at each inch from the surface calculated using Inverse Square Law
I can tell you this, I don't imagine being able to grow the size of trees you have pictured above with my EB panels. The intensity drops off fast, the lower branches will not receive the saturation of light any where near what the tops will. Could it be done? Sure, but at what point is the even spread not worth the loss of penetration.I just want to know to expect before figuring out what I need.