The Solar Closet (400 watt Solarstorm)

zippywalnut

zippywalnut

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Received my Solarstorm 400 earlier today. Thank you CLW for the GFP. The light is exactly what I expected. Very solid piece of equipment. I was actually extremely surprised with how quiet the thing runs. I'll be throwing in a few clones in the next couple days. Most likely going to SCROG it. Any feedback would be awesome.

I'm thinking of upgrading to the S & P TD-150xs (silent series) fan. The 165cfm fan I have now is connected to a speed controller, and there is a suttle humming sound when the speed controller is less than 75%.

I'll also be adding a 10-12inch Fan at the bottom blowing air straight up from the passive intake. Should help with stem strength as well as better air flow.





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Amaximus

Amaximus

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zippywalnut said:
Received my Solarstorm 400 earlier today. Thank you CLW for the GFP. The light is exactly what I expected. Very solid piece of equipment. I was actually extremely surprised with how quiet the thing runs. I'll be throwing in a few clones in the next couple days. Most likely going to SCROG it. Any feedback would be awesome.

I'm thinking of upgrading to the S & P TD-150xs (silent series) fan. The 165cfm fan I have now is connected to a speed controller, and there is a suttle humming sound when the speed controller is less than 75%.

I'll also be adding a 10-12inch Fan at the bottom blowing air straight up from the passive intake. Should help with stem strength as well as better air flow.
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Congrats on the new panel, zippy. I was going to jump on the GFP program as well but the reduction of the warranty to 2 years and the weird stuff with their journals on their forum made me step back a bit. Either way I am super interested in seeing a full run with the solarstorm 400 and will tagging along for the ride.

Have you used any led panels in the past? I have heard the solarstorms are heavy and run quite loud. I was just wondering if you had anything to compare the sound levels with?

Good luck!
 
puffenuff

puffenuff

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Im in for this. Love me some california lightworks panels, the 400 is the sweet size I think. How big is your tent?
 
zippywalnut

zippywalnut

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Amaximus said:
Have you used any led panels in the past? I have heard the solarstorms are heavy and run quite loud. I was just wondering if you had anything to compare the sound levels with?

Good luck!
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This is my first LED grow. I've only been growing with a 250 watt HPS before, as well as outdoor. The Solarstorm is definitely heavy - around 20 lbs. or so. And it gives off way less heat than my 250 HPS. As for sound, when I first plugged the thing in, I wasn't even sure if the fans we're running, that's how quite it was.


puffenuff said:
Im in for this. Love me some california lightworks panels, the 400 is the sweet size I think. How big is your tent?
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36x20x63 inches. (LxWxH) Fits perfectly in my bedroom closet.
birdmananyweather said:
oh i can see some happy gals in your very near future bongsmilie subbed for sure. you know what genetics you're going to be growing yet?
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Not sure on genetics. Going to the dispensary right now to talk to the budtender. He knows his shit. I've seen some nice SCROG grows of AK. So if that's available, ill be picking up two.

Thanks Guys. Feel free to ask away, and plug in your feedback to help me improve this op.
 
Amaximus

Amaximus

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zippywalnut said:
This is my first LED grow. I've only been growing with a 250 watt HPS before, as well as outdoor. The Solarstorm is definitely heavy - around 20 lbs. or so. And it gives off way less heat than my 250 HPS. As for sound, when I first plugged the thing in, I wasn't even sure if the fans we're running, that's how quite it was.
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Awesome, That's good to hear, or not hear as the case may be. heh.

Looking forward to seeing what you get from your dispensary. What medium do you plan to grow in?
 
zippywalnut

zippywalnut

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Quick update:
Transplanted (2) Blueberry Sour Diesel clones into 3-gallon geopots.
Using Fox Farm Ocean Forest for medium.
I wanted to stick with 2 of the same clones so I can experiment with nutes, as well as making the canopy as even as possible.


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NeWcS

NeWcS

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Two no name 90w ufo's and a blackstar 235. Ive had a stroke of bad luck but can normally get 2oz/plant
 
PSUAGRO.

PSUAGRO.

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LEDmania said:
I am wondering if the Solarflare and the ExremeLED is a same one?
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yes same company........extreme uses 3w(the reds are golden dragons!) and the solar uses 5w leds........if seen the extreme for under 300, which is a steal for the emitters used...
 
Amaximus

Amaximus

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ineffablegreen said:
I talked George at CLW and he increased the warranty to 3 years, not decreased it. When they came out they had 2 year warranties, now all units have 3 yr.
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Oh? If that is the case then he needs to update the website. I was under the impression it was a three year and was reduced, not vice versa.

http://californialightworks.com/TermsConditions.htm

2 Year Manufacturers Warranty

All of our products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (2) years from the date of original purchase. If a defect is determined, MWW Inc. d.b.a. California LightWorks will choose to (1) exchange the defective light with a new light with return shipping paid by MWW Inc, or (2) provide new replacement parts immediately. If the light has been tampered with or it is found that the damage was caused by the customer, there will be a repair fee associated with the return of your product. If it is determined that the product is un-repairable, we will notify you immediately. If the rivets are removed, your warranty becomes null and void. If damage has been caused by abnormal use, neglect (such as dripping water), wrong input voltage, dropping or breaking the light, etc..., the warranty is void. Warranty coverage is ultimately left to the discretion of MWW Inc. We reserve the right to refuse warranty repair or replacement service to anyone.
 
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