need lighting suggestion for micro grow box

[weedhead24]

I was thinking of like a 125 watt cfl or mars hydro grow light 130 watt led true watts . I only grew with a black star led one time . I need something I can have my lights close to my plants . I heard a mars hydro led lets you get it close when the plant gets used to the light

 

[heckler73]

While I am no fan of MARS, if they have a COB-phosphor light, then yah, that would be the better choice over the CFL.
If it is the Blurple mix of monos, then no. Get a DIY light in that case.

 

[weedhead24]

While I am no fan of MARS, if they have a COB-phosphor light, then yah, that would be the better choice over the CFL.
If it is the Blurple mix of monos, then no. Get a DIY light in that case.

I love the thought very low heat but a panel would take up very little space .if you know of any system thats very slim I'd be curious to find out

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

Looks like a single QB would be perfect in that space. Low profile, even spread, minimal heat.

 

[HalfBee]

Looks like a single QB would be perfect in that space. Low profile, even spread, minimal heat.

I was thinking the same thing, perhaps 3 or 4 of the one foot EB strips.
Heat minimum, maximum light spread, low(ish) cost... like to see it...

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

I'll be putting together a veg light for my cab using those strips very soon. The one ft. strips only run about 11 watts each at 500ma, you might need 6-8 to get some solid results.

 

[weedhead24]

I'll be putting together a veg light for my cab using those strips very soon. The one ft. strips only run about 11 watts each at 500ma, you might need 6-8 to get some solid results.

like what kind of strips led strips ?are they custom?
so y'all think I should use some strips all around the cab for supplement lighting . And a cob or 3 -4 ? what is that look like?

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

Honestly, I would just slap a 90w QB in there and call it a day. You could put together something using the strips, but it would be a bunch of effort for no real gains. Just by the looks of it, the QB seems to be a perfect fit for your space; checks all the boxes for your requirements. Plus, all you have to do is connect a couple wires and hang the thing, and you're rockin a very small version of one of the most efficient, highest efficacy LED fixtures available. Why waste money on an under performing fixture like Mars with terrible, outdated tech inside?

 

[weedhead24]

Honestly, I would just slap a 90w QB in there and call it a day. You could put together something using the strips, but it would be a bunch of effort for no real gains. Just by the looks of it, the QB seems to be a perfect fit for your space; checks all the boxes for your requirements. Plus, all you have to do is connect a couple wires and hang the thing, and you're rockin a very small version of one of the most efficient, highest efficacy LED fixtures available. Why waste money on an under performing fixture like Mars with terrible, outdated tech inside?

idk what a QB is? you got a pic or something I can see what you mean

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

Happy reading!

https://www.rollitup.org/t/diy-with-quantum-boards.927159/

 

[HalfBee]

They are sold out at the moment but contact as I've heard rumors of some in soon...
https://northerngrowlights.com/products/quantum-boards?variant=30778916104
They come with the heatsink I think and are ready to wire and hang basically...

 

[weedhead24]

I got these 13 watt LED bulbs . I mixed in one 2700 k cfl for now . I had these clones in water . Now I put them in my grow box for now until they start stinking up the place .

 

[weedhead24]

They are sold out at the moment but contact as I've heard rumors of some in soon...
https://northerngrowlights.com/products/quantum-boards?variant=30778916104
They come with the heatsink I think and are ready to wire and hang basically...

okay thats cool but what would that be like a base to mount led parts? I don't know how to grow with this led bulb

 

[HalfBee]

Are no parts with a quantum board... just the one piece to hang.
Check out the QB grows and get an idea how close you can go.
Small - Tight - Coverage end to end
Still evolving on these but they do look promising.

 

[weedhead24]

Are no parts with a quantum board... just the one piece to hang.
Check out the QB grows and get an idea how close you can go.
Small - Tight - Coverage end to end
Still evolving on these but they do look promising.

bitch looks fuuuckin bad! thats thin lol so cool can you suggest a thread you love on a quantum wow a lot of led choices

 

[weedhead24]

I planted my 4 clones inside some compost potting soil mixed with earthworm castings . I sure hope everything turns out okay im be fucking happy if I can get all four clones growing good

 

[HazednConfused]

View attachment 3948058 View attachment 3948045 View attachment 3948047 View attachment 3948049 I got these 13 watt LED bulbs . I mixed in one 2700 k cfl for now . I had these clones in water . Now I put them in my grow box for now until they start stinking up the place .

I say those will be dead by tomorrow, not trying to be a dick.

 

[weedhead24]

I say those will be dead by tomorrow, not trying to be a dick.

no your not being a dick im trying to learn how to grow clones . I never successfully grew clones indoor or outdoor .an the compost tea seemed to help them out they are doing okay thanks for wondering .. I can post a update if yall like

 

[coreywebster]

bitch looks fuuuckin bad! thats thin lol so cool can you suggest a thread you love on a quantum wow a lot of led choices

Here's a thread with a full grow, https://www.rollitup.org/t/quantum-boards-across-the-pond-in-the-uk.935279/page-6#post-13549374

here's the kit https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/products/90w-board-kit

I imagine you don't have to mount the driver on the top, you could mount it outside the cab to save room.

 

[HazednConfused]

no your not being a dick im trying to learn how to grow clones . I never successfully grew clones indoor or outdoor .an the compost tea seemed to help them out they are doing okay thanks for wondering .. I can post a update if yall like

If you got those bitches to root and stay alive by the water rooting method, then planting straight into soil, more power to you. I've never been able to do it. Glad things are going well bro.