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ReefBongwell

ReefBongwell

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You could run that 400w now in winter :)

3w LEDs are not helped by extra height best to keep a low even canopy... although a tall even canopy would be fine too as long as the underneath were trimmed well. Taller would let you veg'em longer and bigger to get better yields you'd just have to stay on top of trimming :)
 
Voidling

Voidling

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I've been opening my window to lower the temp below 80 and only have a couple of cfl right now. And a hyper pit bull. The problem with the hps and my cab is the height, trying to keep it from burning tops. Definitely need a tall tent.
 
bassman999

bassman999

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One of my tents is nothing but black/white poly film, and 2x4s.
You can use some wood to frame in vents etc...the sky is the limit with height in that case.
 
Voidling

Voidling

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I've got spare 1x2 laying around and debating on wether I can make it strong enough with those. Hard to screw into the end of without splitting the wood.

Looks like I lost the gamble I made when originally buying my led. They want me to order to get the replacement parts. I go to order a 3w lamp and all of a sudden they say min order of 3 but I can get the 5w. So I say give me the 5w, and they return saying min order of 3. I didn't want to order a second one from them anyway after the first failed in a year, but was going to try one more to see if it was a fluke, plus the replacement parts would get me two lamps up and running.

So I've been looking at gotham hydro like reef uses. They have a new blackstar 240w V2.0 for 2014. Still uses 3w led but now each one has a reflector supposed to make it better. The 240w blackstar and 180w chrome are the same price, so not sure if the lens with lower power, or the reflector with higher power is better.

Then on a whim I decide to look up plasma lighting to see if the price came down any and came across this kickstarter trying to bring the price down
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1051430234/sunstream-400-a-plasma-grow-light-for-everyone
Hoping they can still put them out even though kickstarter failed.
 
bassman999

bassman999

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Voidling said:
I've got spare 1x2 laying around and debating on wether I can make it strong enough with those. Hard to screw into the end of without splitting the wood.

Looks like I lost the gamble I made when originally buying my led. They want me to order to get the replacement parts. I go to order a 3w lamp and all of a sudden they say min order of 3 but I can get the 5w. So I say give me the 5w, and they return saying min order of 3. I didn't want to order a second one from them anyway after the first failed in a year, but was going to try one more to see if it was a fluke, plus the replacement parts would get me two lamps up and running.

So I've been looking at gotham hydro like reef uses. They have a new blackstar 240w V2.0 for 2014. Still uses 3w led but now each one has a reflector supposed to make it better. The 240w blackstar and 180w chrome are the same price, so not sure if the lens with lower power, or the reflector with higher power is better.

Then on a whim I decide to look up plasma lighting to see if the price came down any and came across this kickstarter trying to bring the price down
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1051430234/sunstream-400-a-plasma-grow-light-for-everyone
Hoping they can still put them out even though kickstarter failed.
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Something like this could help
 
Voidling

Voidling

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Yeah I was wondering if the metal plates would be cost effective vs buying 2x4.

I'd need to do pilot holes with smaller diameter than usual screws. Then in not sure if it'd be strong enough so probably should just get 2x4 and buy some peace of mind that it won't collapse and squash my plants
 
ReefBongwell

ReefBongwell

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I got 2x4s for my latest project... i took a look at smaller and thought no way I'm risking it :) I'm now working on a 6'x6'x6' frame for my veg area similar to my flower setup... i shit you not right now I got 6 LEDs suspended on boards supported by what? Cardboard boxes! Running outta vertical height ;)

Just jumped on the tea bandwagon... went ahead and got a pump good enough to start brewin and feeding some AACTs. Look out world.

Those Calibands are fucking beasts... biggest plants in my veg area with the thickest stems and fattest healthiest leaves... I just hope she flowers out the same quality as she's growing :) Only issue is those fat stems get pretty woody and non-pliant once they start getting big hard to bend'em down like I like for my mainlining... of course that's because of the slightly different way I like to do it. But it's working well for those calibands :) Thicker main stalk and stems than a lot of mine in flower actually.... but I flowered them too young. These caliband are mature enough to flower but they're gonna get another 2-3 weeks to veg out the 8 colas and also going to take some cuts before they go to flower for sure...
 
Voidling

Voidling

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good to know colo, thanks. It'll have to wait until after next week.

Does it hold up the light, filter, and fan? The filter and fan are kind of heavy.
 
bassman999

bassman999

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My cab is 2x4s and 4.5f tx 8ft and its sturdy.
I didnt use any bracing, but if I did it might be stronger
As a matter of fact I use the top as storage to free up garage floor space
 
bassman999

bassman999

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Reef, I have my 15 clones in a cardboard box that went to a hood.
I opened top and taped it to add height.
Then I placed a T-5 and a few cfls suspended over it lol

Super ghetto, but gives me time to decide what to build for them
 
colocowboy

colocowboy

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Voidling said:
good to know colo, thanks. It'll have to wait until after next week.

Does it hold up the light, filter, and fan? The filter and fan are kind of heavy.
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Mines holding up an indagro 400 (the old one made of steel about 60lbs. and a 6" cool tube), just throw some gusset blocks on your corners and call it a day!
 
Voidling

Voidling

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Not sure what that is. I've had a running subscription to Wood magazine planning to get into wood working one of these days, yet have barely looked at them.

My first little seed sprout / clone was small cardboard box with a cfl
 
colocowboy

colocowboy

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just an extra block below the joint to reinforce the horizontal suspension of the top rail. Like a trimmer stud for a header but just a block that either supports or spans the joint.
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A full spanner is probably not necessary just a small block screwed in below a joint will suffice.
 
bassman999

bassman999

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Voidling said:
Ah ok, thank you very much. Just sitting down to draw out a plan.

How do y'all do a light proof air intake?
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I just cut an x into panda film slide duct in, and use foil tape to seal around the overlapping plastic.
or
You could mount a board to the frame and cut a circular hole in it slightly smaller than the ducting, just very very slightly smaller..(note the panda covering this board with a hole will need to be cut as well fir the ducting to pass through).
 
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