special LED lighting question

phantumx

Active Member
Hey there I have finally completed my 'growing system' which is all controlled by a uC and a bunch of relays. I have bought all my sensors, fans, sprinklers, everything is ready except for the lighting. I was thinking about making my own LED setup on the top and sides of the plants.

for the question:
I wonder if I should buy ultra bright white LEDs for that, and if I could add blue/red LEDs under the plants. Thanks for the help
 

sammons

Active Member
Nah, don't use White ones, waste of time. red and blue ones are teh go
10 reds for every 1-2blue.

I'm using Luxeons, works ok. but 5mm super bright ones in proper wavelengths work better (for reds anyway) you can get 660nm and 690nm which help growing

:o) Phil
 
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