Single HSO Fem Blue Dream in Coco Coir - Photon 180V LED

[HandyGringo]

how far are you hanging your light? literally my Mars 300w arrived 2 days ago my babies are about 2 weeks ahead of yours, just curious because it doesn't seem THAT bright but maybe to the plant it is, I am sitting at 18in but afraid I'm frying it and or not enough, am I Just being paranoid?

I got mine at around 8 inches actually. No problems there at all. Plant is loving it. I use the "hand" rule. Hold your hand under the light. Does it feel warm after 30 seconds? If so, it's too warm for your plant.

Also, I found this distance by starting at around 18 inches too, and lowering it a bit every day. I don't feel the need to lower it any more, but I haven't had a single heat related issue yet.

I was curious if the two strains are the same that he is growing because that definitely could make a difference. I have the same question as you HandyGringo as to if the grower has done a identical side by side grow using the two different lights.

Well if he was growing with just the mars hydro.. and then added another led.. and noticed a 30% increase in bud size.. that would make sense.. But if he was growing side by side those 30% would be a big deal, if same conditions + strains and different lights.

 

[healTHCare]

OK that's a relief, starting to claw but I also fed blood meal recently and might be N tox, but I keep hearing led too close can cause it too

 

[HandyGringo]

OK that's a relief, starting to claw but I also fed blood meal recently and might be N tox, but I keep hearing led too close can cause it too

I'm a newb so I can't even help you out there man, but I'm pretty certain I could move my light a few inches closer and still not burn it. But if you fear it's the light try moving it up, see if the clawing stops.. Worst that can happen is a bit slower growth and a bit more stretching because of the light being so far away.

 

[VenomGrower6990]

Well if he was growing with just the mars hydro.. and then added another led.. and noticed a 30% increase in bud size.. that would make sense.. But if he was growing side by side those 30% would be a big deal, if same conditions + strains and different lights.

Yep i agree it would be hard to tell otherwise.

 

[VenomGrower6990]

OK that's a relief, starting to claw but I also fed blood meal recently and might be N tox, but I keep hearing led too close can cause it too

I cant really say in your situation either because my two mars panels are like having 4 of the 300's. I have to keep mine 18-24 inches above my canopy for the full grow. I also have to wear shades if i am in my grow area too long because my eyes start to strain and i get a headache.

 

[VenomGrower6990]

OK that's a relief, starting to claw but I also fed blood meal recently and might be N tox, but I keep hearing led too close can cause it too

I believe that with heat stress the leaves Taco upwards and also the leaf tips get brittle and turn upwards. Also the little serenaded edges on the fans start to turn upwards. I do know with stronger leds you can get bleaching of the top leaves and bleached buds which result in little to no thc in the bud that is bleached.

 

[healTHCare]

OK thanks guys I am a noob too also new to forums, thanks, didn't mean to post in your thread just get over excited when I see others with the same equitment

 

[HandyGringo]

OK thanks guys I am a noob too also new to forums, thanks, didn't mean to post in your thread just get over excited when I see others with the same equitment

No problem man, I don't mind at all! As soon as my budget allows it I'm building a cob LED though, a lot better than Mars. ^^

 

[healTHCare]

lol its funny you say that I had the same exact idea, started doing semi research , doesn't seem super difficult minor wiring, just seems like a lot of work finding good cobs, I hear Cree is pretty normal for growing just have to order the correct spectrums and balance them on your rack, seems like a lot of fun since I have p c hardware experience so shouldn't much too impossible also requires more $$, I'm happy starting with this it's a huge change from cfl

 

[HandyGringo]

lol its funny you say that I had the same exact idea, started doing semi research , doesn't seem super difficult minor wiring, just seems like a lot of work finding good cobs, I hear Cree is pretty normal for growing just have to order the correct spectrums and balance them on your rack, seems like a lot of fun since I have p c hardware experience so shouldn't much too impossible also requires more $$, I'm happy starting with this it's a huge change from cfl

When I started out I was like "No way lol way too advanced" But the more you read up on spectrums, pars, efficacy etc.. You realize you'll actually save money in the long run, and get a top of the line LED while doing so.. + The build process actually seems fun.

 

[VenomGrower6990]

When I started out I was like "No way lol way too advanced" But the more you read up on spectrums, pars, efficacy etc.. You realize you'll actually save money in the long run, and get a top of the line LED while doing so.. + The build process actually seems fun.

Yep i agree. I wont ever buy another pre made led light. I also will be going with diy. I have spent months reading up on builds and calculating costs. My only hold back is money at the moment.

 

[healTHCare]

I bet you can also use the unit and drivers, and fans , maybe find a way to pimp it out I mean you already got most of the structure

 

[VenomGrower6990]

I bet you can also use the unit and drivers, and fans , maybe find a way to pimp it out I mean you already got most of the structure

Yep your right there is a great YouTube diy video on Mars to Cree cobs conversion.

 

[HandyGringo]

Yep i agree. I wont ever buy another pre made led light. I also will be going with diy. I have spent months reading up on builds and calculating costs. My only hold back is money at the moment.

I hear ya. Same here. And also that there's so few eu

I bet you can also use the unit and drivers, and fans , maybe find a way to pimp it out I mean you already got most of the structure

Yep your right there is a great YouTube diy video on Mars to Cree cobs conversion.

I love this guy.

 

[VenomGrower6990]

I hear ya. Same here. And also that there's so few eu

I love this guy.

Yep thats the video. Yes his videos have helped so many diy light builders. I hear his name in other videos and on the web quite frequently.

 

[healTHCare]

and people think pot makes you stupid..smh, genius shit

 

[VenomGrower6990]

and people think pot makes you stupid..smh, genius shit

Yep your right many people cant understand whats not understood.

 

[HandyGringo]

Day 17 - 27c 55% rh - Her bushiness is enjoying herself. Stretching a bit, spreading out.. and it looks like 2 new tops are slowly coming along.

Yep thats the video. Yes his videos have helped so many diy light builders. I hear his name in other videos and on the web quite frequently.

Yup, he's pretty great at what he does. I've watched all his videos.. It's super entertaining/informative.. I wish I could afford to build some of the stuff he does

 

[wdk420]

I've been running my LED at about 17-18inches at the closest as youngins. Starting 12/12 and gunna let em stretch to about 12" away. I've been too paranoid to go closer.

 

[VenomGrower6990]

. I wish I could afford to build some of the stuff he does

I know right i was thinking the same thing. Must be nice. i am saving just to try to buy the stuff for my 1st diy light and its only a 4 cob light. I want to build 2 for my grow space but money talks right.