PSUAGRO.
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very rich growers?????????????????lolWho's running UV-B mono's?
very rich growers?????????????????lolWho's running UV-B mono's?
Very tired, confused with CFL.Who's running UV-B mono's?
Like these?Anyone tried uv-a monos with cobs?
yup I been using a bunch of UVA+actinics
What have you seen with them so far?yup I been using a bunch of UVA+actinics
I get definite increases in frost compared to a 3000K light that doesn't have any supplemental blues. I also get prettier colors. What I don't know is which wavelengths in the 380 - 440 range are better than others. I'v stayed away from UVBs just cause of the potential damage for both me and the plants if overdosedWhat have you seen with them so far?
The studies I've seen all mention 315nm as the target to hit for resin production. Same study said UVA wasn't helpful, but idk.I get definite increases in frost compared to a 3000K light that doesn't have any supplemental blues. I also get prettier colors. What I don't know is which wavelengths in the 380 - 440 range are better than others. I'v stayed away from UVBs just cause of the potential damage for both me and the plants if overdosed
yes I have seen that, but I'm working on a basis of caution AND I am absolutely certain that higher wavelengths 385-440nm are making a significant difference in flower quality, since I have seen it in my own grows. That's good enough for me. Its not worth me hurting myself or damaging the plants cause a timer failed for a wee bit of extra resin.The studies I've seen all mention 315nm as the target to hit for resin production. Same study said UVA wasn't helpful, but idk.
So...
Was there ever a consensus about what monos would be best to supplement white cob's for flower? My thinking was that if add them to the heatsink on their own circuit and turn them on and off when I needed them if have a dual purpose light. Then perhaps instead of 3500's, go up to a cob more blue heavy for veg. (Maybe I'm thinking too much like an HID grower?)
I read the entire thread... You guys are a crack up lol. Most of the important threads usually go the same way... Great, great info followed by bashing followed by videos then trolls like me getting to the party late asking questions that may or may not get answered.
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Using low power UVB sources will allay your safety concerns, and proper UVB levels can be achieved using low power sources on all day. It's UVC that's nasty, some of the florescent lamps do emit it so be careful.yes I have seen that, but I'm working on a basis of caution AND I am absolutely certain that higher wavelengths 385-440nm are making a significant difference in flower quality, since I have seen it in my own grows. That's good enough for me. Its not worth me hurting myself or damaging the plants cause a timer failed for a wee bit of extra resin.
Also consider the liability and work hazard of lights with excess UVB.
Fascinating! The UV will be built into the chip? Did they mention any specific spectrum ranges?Was just at Flip Chip and was told in 2 or 3 months I should have my hands on a Luna 300 with UV. I told him that I would like that in a 3500K 80 cri.