LED Ahoy!

[khyberkitsune]

Last channel transplanted! Sadly these clones aren't looking as healthy as the other ones, but I think that will remedy itself in short order.

The back rows are looking wonderful. Looks like (at least as far as 1w diodes are concerned) that we are needing about 25% less energy than we would typically require to get a similar yield, but that remains to be seen in final results!

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hey kyber, does your company sell their hydro setups direct? if so got a link or if not can you point me in the right direction. i'm just doing some research and deciding if i'm gonna build my own or not. i saw one of the pics you posted in a different forum ( i think it was the faux-aero one where i started all the trouble! hehe). lol.

i obviously see what you are working with here as well. seems to be along the lines i'd like to try.

thanks again.


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also, can't wait to see what panels you come up with! very intriguing stuff. i'm sure i might have missed it ( i need to go back and re-read the thread) but why use the 120 degree skirts (i think this is the right term)?


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and i apologize for the error on the abbreviation of your name in my original post!

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[khyberkitsune]

As of right now I only do LED lighting, but I am working towards getting smaller-scale systems designed for home usage with help from my Australian partners. Not entirely sure on when, though.

I was using 120 degree viewing angle due to the need for wide coverage at short distances, and more even blending of the different lights closer to the panel itself. however, knowing that's not going to be necessary for the next generation, I'm adjusting that down. I think 75 degrees might be my next target, it just depends on how my panel gets designed.

I may still keep a 120 degree viewing angle for those wishing to do shorter plants but wishing to keep wide coverage as well, for example, a good prostrate rosemary bush would enjoy such a configuration.

And no worries on the name, it happens all the time!

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cool man, i appreciate the response. i've got plans on building an aero or aero/NFT system that i think i'll go with. it's similar to the aeroflo2 systems. it will be nice to make the system fit my light's footprint. thanks agian.


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[khyberkitsune]

That is the advantage of narrow channel systems like this, you can fit them just about anywhere with a reservoir underneath and you're set to go!

Also, they take up very little space and as long as they are properly designed need very little head room!

[means2010]

khyber sounds like u know what ur talking about when it comes to led lighting,what do u think about a 300watt led light that has 3 different phases of light for different growing cycles,can u tell me what a good led light would be and a good company to order 1?

[khyberkitsune]

khyber sounds like u know what ur talking about when it comes to led lighting,what do u think about a 300watt led light that has 3 different phases of light for different growing cycles,can u tell me what a good led light would be and a good company to order 1?

I don't believe in different phases of light, primarily because the sun doesn't change very much at all throughout the year.

Once you've got a solid configuration found, stick with it and you'll see that usually it's your nutrient regimen that affects a majority of your yield, all other limitations eliminated (like oxygen, lighting, CO2, temperatures, ventilation.)

I wish i had 300w units available for my company. Still in design phase and waiting for the right equipment to match.

That being said, I don't know of any company at the moment, and I do keep my eye on the competition. Individuals might be able to get you something customized from some other manufacturer.

[canniwhatsis]

Looking good! :jointsmile:


I"ve had to put my MH back up for veg regarding the E-mails,... but the LED is now hanging over 2 little girls on 12/12 for a side by side HPS LED flower of the same strains. I'm thinking of doing a SCROG under it for my next LED grow,... wow would that be a thing of beauty!

I will try to offer some useable feedback for ya as this progresses, So far both are on equal footing.