Irish Boy's 2011 Spectra Led Grow (Revenge Of Casey Jcnes))
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irishboy
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not sure bro, u just have tom play around with things and just go with ur gut and what feels like it will be good. less plants more veg time makes nice buds, lots of plants less veg time makes nice buds. i have no clue about ur lights or ur growing skills so its hard to say what durable, but nothing is impossible. ive pulled 19oz from 4 plants with my older 600w spectra led with 3 weeks of veg. but were talking different lights, setup and strains everything
irishboy
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this is some good info i got from a grower using the two spectras 180s comparied to his old 600w HPS setup
Sorry for the wait everyone, just started a new job and have been working 24/7 pretty much. Here are a few shots of some dried buds from the harvest. I'm still trimming on the rest(harvested in two parts), but yield looks to be just as good as the HID plant. Once I'm done trimming up the rest, I should have an initial smoke report. I can tell you that these are some frosty nugs, they feel like rock candy!
Hey irish i was searching all over the net for led's and im definately interested in the spectra's my only problem is i live in australia so is the plugs on the spectra'z compatible here in australia - i think we use 240v or something like that - by the way great grow's on the greenery !!!
I'm pretty sure GLH claims they will run in any country/voltage used in outlets
irishboy
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i am not sure on that one, i would contact the company and ask then to make sure?
SiRStonedAlot
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it most certainly will work you just need to ask him for a 240 cord. If he doesn't have them ( I think he gives you the option actually) then you can pick one up. The female part on the LED plugin is the same shape and cord needed to plug in a computer power supply, and many other small appliances that don't have a built in cord.
check this out... does that end look like what you normally plug into your wall or surge protectors? http://www.powsolec.com/product/Power-supply-cord-Computer-10A-240V-A143A.html
because the other end, looks to be the same that goes into a computer power supply, or the spectra LED, or even my little boombox I have on the back patio
I have lots of these cords (well the 110 version for America)
should not be a problem (if Mike doesn't already take care of it).
I was going to order my 3rd 290w spectra on wednesday, but I posted that here and I think someone jumped on it because I called the next day about noon and he sold the last one 2 hours earlier hahahaha. so thanks whoever did that ! it caused me to get 2.5zips of some fantasitc purps, and the most gasoline smelling master kush I've ever seen (even in so-cal mmj despenseries). So I'm happy for now... but I do need more light. I think I just have to move the 600HID from veg to flower, and find me a cheapie 400w ballast and bulb for veg. I never run the 600@ 600w, I turn it down to 400 (too much heat in the upper portion of my double decker zone of 3x3x4 - so it was kind of a waste however it was like 30 or 40 more for the 600w digital ballast vs the 400 digi so I went for it. Made sense. Now it'll make sense in flower for heat and efficency.
man im baked and rambling, sry
how's it growin irish?
check this out... does that end look like what you normally plug into your wall or surge protectors? http://www.powsolec.com/product/Power-supply-cord-Computer-10A-240V-A143A.html
because the other end, looks to be the same that goes into a computer power supply, or the spectra LED, or even my little boombox I have on the back patio
I have lots of these cords (well the 110 version for America)should not be a problem (if Mike doesn't already take care of it).
I was going to order my 3rd 290w spectra on wednesday, but I posted that here and I think someone jumped on it because I called the next day about noon and he sold the last one 2 hours earlier hahahaha. so thanks whoever did that ! it caused me to get 2.5zips of some fantasitc purps, and the most gasoline smelling master kush I've ever seen (even in so-cal mmj despenseries). So I'm happy for now... but I do need more light. I think I just have to move the 600HID from veg to flower, and find me a cheapie 400w ballast and bulb for veg. I never run the 600@ 600w, I turn it down to 400 (too much heat in the upper portion of my double decker zone of 3x3x4 - so it was kind of a waste however it was like 30 or 40 more for the 600w digital ballast vs the 400 digi so I went for it. Made sense. Now it'll make sense in flower for heat and efficency.
man im baked and rambling, sry
how's it growin irish?
irishboy
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ya it was faith for u my friend because u just got the hook up now. look what i found Mike post!it most certainly will work you just need to ask him for a 240 cord. If he doesn't have them ( I think he gives you the option actually) then you can pick one up. The female part on the LED plugin is the same shape and cord needed to plug in a computer power supply, and many other small appliances that don't have a built in cord.
check this out... does that end look like what you normally plug into your wall or surge protectors? http://www.powsolec.com/product/Power-supply-cord-Computer-10A-240V-A143A.html
because the other end, looks to be the same that goes into a computer power supply, or the spectra LED, or even my little boombox I have on the back patio
should not be a problem (if Mike doesn't already take care of it).
I was going to order my 3rd 290w spectra on wednesday, but I posted that here and I think someone jumped on it because I called the next day about noon and he sold the last one 2 hours earlier hahahaha. so thanks whoever did that ! it caused me to get 2.5zips of some fantasitc purps, and the most gasoline smelling master kush I've ever seen (even in so-cal mmj despenseries). So I'm happy for now... but I do need more light. I think I just have to move the 600HID from veg to flower, and find me a cheapie 400w ballast and bulb for veg. I never run the 600@ 600w, I turn it down to 400 (too much heat in the upper portion of my double decker zone of 3x3x4 - so it was kind of a waste however it was like 30 or 40 more for the 600w digital ballast vs the 400 digi so I went for it. Made sense. Now it'll make sense in flower for heat and efficency.
man im baked and rambling, sry
how's it growin irish?
i thought some of u guys might find this helpful
irishboy
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hope this helps guys?
irishboy
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just posted today, so its good until Fri the 8th or until those panels are gone witch will happen 1st for sure.
stoneyluv
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Thanks for posting that!!!!! I sent him an email wanting another 180..... I hope I can get one!!! when i bought mine I didn't ask for any deals, I just ordered it via website.... It sure would be nice to get a great deal like this to make the first one worth it.
irishboy
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i am sure u got it bro? it was just posted today and lots of folks are busy with family for the holidays
stoneyluv
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very good point... that makes me feel better about it. In your opinion what do you think of two 180's in a 3.5' x 3.5' area?
irishboy
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sounds good to me, i look at it like this i rather have 2x180s over 1x290w just like i rather have 2x290's over one 500w unit. please do remember ive never seen the new 180's or 290's in person, but lots seem to love them. 2x180's should be good in that size area. i know i did 2x the older 180's (witch are not nearly as brite as these new ones) in my 4x4n tent and it was plenty of light, just remember that was a tent with reflective walls. these new ones are supposed to put the older ones i used to shame on how bright they are, so u should be more then good.
stoneyluv
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Really?? That is some damn great info!!! I have one of the new 180's in a 2.5 x 2.5 area and I am about to harvest one of the first plants that I put in the flower box after the new light was installed a couple months ago. but for me the proof is in the smoke.... not the scale.
I wasn't aware that you had two of the older ones in a 4' x 4' area. I didn't build my new area yet so maybe I will make it 4 x 4.
What height did you keep your older 180's from the canopy?
irishboy
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4x4 is a great size area. i never finished that grow because i swapped out the 180's for the new 240's that came out and had them like 12" and fried my plants or it was the PVC i used as a intake and it off gassed? not really sure what happen i think it was the light too close, but they were rocking under the 180's until i put the 240's in and had them too close.lol. either way it was a great fit for my 4x4 tent, and their not as bright as these new ones from what i here. whats cool about the 180's is way latter down the road u can always add another 180w and put 3 in a row and really setup ur game, u can also just use one for veg until they get bigger and turn on the other ones. dude i quoted up above and posted his bud pics is comparing his 2x180's to his 600w HPS so thats great news and this dude is no BS'er and i big HID fan. i never used the new ones but plan on doing it.
heres what he was saying
hers a pic of the 2x 180's and how bright they are u can only imagen in person.lol
a youger close up in the early days of flowering. look how frosted she is? love led budz
stoneyluv
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That's right, i remember last week you talking about him, and about the 18-20" away. well that settles it... it's gonna be a 4 x4 a I hope the sale comes through from GLH and I will be set in less than two weeks!!!
Thanks again for all your help!!! Here is a pic of my diesel that is sitting dead center under my 180... she is about 3 weeks into flower. Keep em green and rock hard!!!
Thanks again for all your help!!! Here is a pic of my diesel that is sitting dead center under my 180... she is about 3 weeks into flower. Keep em green and rock hard!!!
irishboy
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amazing bro. u mind if i post these pics and show others? please post updates for me to see on my thread if u will. thats going to be a killer girl now i might have to get 6x 180's to replace my 2x500's..lol. was going to go with 4x 290's and am debating on the 6x180's instead. i plan on doing grows with all the lights so we can see whats the best, i get them to test out for free, so its cool.lolThat's right, i remember last week you talking about him, and about the 18-20" away. well that settles it... it's gonna be a 4 x4 a I hope the sale comes through from GLH and I will be set in less than two weeks!!!
Thanks again for all your help!!! Here is a pic of my diesel that is sitting dead center under my 180... she is about 3 weeks into flower. Keep em green and rock hard!!!
how high u keeping that 180w?
stoneyluv
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you bet you can show others... I would be honored!! here is a raw link: http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd361/stoneyluv2/DSCN2859.jpg
I'll update her once a week or so for ya!!! I have high hopes for this girl.... and like I said she is sitting directly under the panel... she is dangerously close at moment, at about 6" from the glass. This is why i really need a new grow space.... looks like I'll make it this week coming up!!
I know you were pondering the four 290's. I never thought of six 180's. the 290's sound simpler but like you said having more smaller panels gives you more flexibility... probably more core saturation area too!!! Thats a lot of light bro... I'd love to see that in action!!!
I'll update her once a week or so for ya!!! I have high hopes for this girl.... and like I said she is sitting directly under the panel... she is dangerously close at moment, at about 6" from the glass. This is why i really need a new grow space.... looks like I'll make it this week coming up!!
I know you were pondering the four 290's. I never thought of six 180's. the 290's sound simpler but like you said having more smaller panels gives you more flexibility... probably more core saturation area too!!! Thats a lot of light bro... I'd love to see that in action!!!