Pictures of your DIY lights - Post your pics!!!

bassman999 said:

I have never got through my heatsinks with a drill. I gave up and taped my cobs on lol

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You aren't going to want to keep it like that. Get your sink tapped properly so you don't have to worry about something knocking it loose.

Olive Drab Green said:

You aren't going to want to keep it like that. Get your sink tapped properly so you don't have to worry about something knocking it loose.

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The TIM holds them on, and the kapton tape is for security.
a yr later and still going strong.
If I found a way to drill through my heatsinks without buying new tools i would do it though.

bassman999 said:

The TIM holds them on, and the kapton tape is for security.
a yr later and still going strong.
If I found a way to drill through my heatsinks without buying new tools i would do it though.

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Just looking out.

Olive Drab Green said:

Just looking out.

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Thanks I hope I dont have issues.
My only problem was my soldering skills, and a few cold solder joints coming loose. I used too heavy of a wire gauge.
I have holders that I didnt use because I couldnt drill through sinks

I bought a 5 speed drill press at Harbor Freight for $29.00 regularly $69.00 someone returned it because the shaft wobbled. Well all I had to do was tighten the collar bolt and it was as good as it would ever be. I mean this is not a real tool but for 29 bucks it gets the job done.

randydj said:

I bought a 5 speed drill press at Harbor Freight for $29.00 regularly $69.00 someone returned it because the shaft wobbled. Well all I had to do was tighten the collar bolt and it was as good as it would ever be. I mean this is not a real tool but for 29 bucks it gets the job done.

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That's what I used.

Takes time, but gets it done.

Check this shit out. Two weeks in, under only 241w, and already purpling:

bassman999 said:

I have never got through my heatsinks with a drill. I gave up and taped my cobs on lol

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thermal paste works well too http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Thermal-Conductive-Heatsink-Plaster-Viscous-Compound-Glue-for-PC-GPU/251983169227?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=38530&meid=cf7fc51ca01d4fde995cb5ee58efe1ab&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=120892655408

mauricem00 said:

thermal paste works well too http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Thermal-Conductive-Heatsink-Plaster-Viscous-Compound-Glue-for-PC-GPU/251983169227?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=38530&meid=cf7fc51ca01d4fde995cb5ee58efe1ab&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=120892655408

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He just has to look up how to apply it correctly. Proper application is critical in avoiding future issues with the emitter.

Wow that is crazy cheap!
If I wanted to get new HS though is would hard or impossible (not sure) to remove.

bassman999 said:

Wow that is crazy cheap!
If I wanted to get new HS though is would hard or impossible (not sure) to remove.

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True. Something to consider.

Olive Drab Green said:

Check this shit out. Two weeks in, under only 241w, and already purpling:

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Forgot what strain this is.
Im dumb. Name on tag in pot

bassman999 said:

Forgot what strain this is.

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Lemon Garlic OG by Humboldt Seed Organization in collaboration with California Kind Genetics. Check out that early purpling around the flower.

Olive Drab Green said:

Lemon Garlic OG by Humboldt Seed Organization in collaboration with California Kind Genetics. Check out that early purpling around the flower.

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I saw the color and wanted to know what strain could do that.
You vegged for a while I bet to get that size?

Olive Drab Green said:

Check this shit out. Two weeks in, under only 241w, and already purpling:

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Dude your results are remarkable and altered my new box plan. You saved me $150. How about a beer?? Lol!

bassman999 said:

I saw the color and wanted to know what strain could do that.
You vegged for a while I bet to get that size?

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8 weeks veg. 2 weeks and 4 days in flower now. The lights are strong enough to keep it all compact rather than letting it get stretchy. About the PPFD of a 600w HPS using 241w.

giantsfan24 said:

Dude your results are remarkable and altered my new box plan. You saved me $150. How about a beer?? Lol!

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Certainly. Haha. Glad I could be useful.

Those are awesome pics.

HemiGrind said:

Those are awesome pics.

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Thanks!

My new project that finally got finished up.
COBs plus "Enhancement"

Components
Vero 29 4000K (4x)
Vero 29 3500K (2x)
Cree XP-E Photo Red (12x)
Cree XP-E 730nm Far Red (4x)
2' Hortilux PowerVEG T5 (2x)
Meanwell HLG-320H-C1400B
Meanwell LPF-25D-42

Power Consumption: 411w











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