How about SDS...https://www.rollitup.org/t/5050-smd-microherb-light.631611/#post-8854325
For me the idea is interesting with either light because you can isolate one plant for breeding purposes. The LEDs will have an advantage on better distribution of light, but otherwise it's not much of an upgrade except the efficiency/electric cost gains. I wouldn't go and change that trash can setup unless you just want to have fun playing with the project or if you build a second one.
You picked better search terms then me I guess, thanks for the links I have reading to do now.
That was a helpful contribution to the thread. I think the thread title suggests you post here for advice. Perhaps you could help with my question. What is the maximum wattage led i could use that will wind up within 1 to 3 inches of the plant without damaging it? Should i even bother using a higher wattage led? Meaning higher than the 3.5watt cree's i already have.
I would consider cali lightworks 220 bloom spectrum,KIND L300, Or a Blackdog micro, This is just me but what do I know! I would buy the CaliLightworks 220 from growershouse.com, because they treat ya right.Answer email,answer phone etc. Hope this helps ya out little!
Mainly you just want to avoid COBs because they are much more intense for their size. I would stick to 5w or less, 5w will likely cost you 1/2" over 3.5 if spaced well.
Thanks for the reply but my question relates to DIY panels. I posted earlier with what i have going but wanted to know if it would benefit from a few cxa's or something. Space is at a minimum at 28" high 18"wide and deep.
Im only asking because i have a spare 9volt driver and thought i might be able to add a 9volt cxa at 1000ma. But you think this would be too much? i should add that im only passive cooling and dont want to add a fan to the heatsink
ok sorry bout that
I think it will limit your top out height directly below it. You could train around it or turn it off when the plants get that high if you want to use it.
Better yet, put it on its own switch and shut it down when she gets too close
3w diodes driven @ 700ma without secondary lenses is generally considered safe at that distance..........I wouldn't go any higher if your that restricted imo.
pot size is actually one of my bigger space losses. Any opinions on pots? Am i better off with a deeper one or a wide pot at half the height? I really want to stick with a soil grow.
I think volume is most important, but I wouldn't go shorter than 5-6".
You could go with something like this and only partially fill it with the top rolled down.
