Advice on LED growlights/ do bananas require full spectrum - Page 3

mushtaq86 · 12-09-2020, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by subsonicdrone

excellent!
do you have any uv blocking sunglasses?
some of those units can be bad for youre eyes because they are so strong
avoid looking at the light especially in close proximity
a lot of the time they do not have reflectors but a couple improvised ones could keep the light focused downwards and not towards a sitting area etc.

My led bulbs are on, swing arm desk lamps, so I can adjust where the light is pointing at. I point them all facing down, that way the light is not hitting my eyes.

mushtaq86 · 12-09-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

Sorry to hear that about the 240 current issue
I as well thought only the plug was different and not the ac current.
I would be in the same boat in my excitement to plug the lights in.
There might be a chance they just shorted at the transformer and are still salvageable

Your new setup is similar to one of mine with a grow light (purple bulb) supplemented with a warm white par38.

I did a fast check and you have a pretty good selection of hydroponic outlets in uk where you can get your lights for your indoor grow. So you may order them locally or even drive to pick them up. Pricing seems competitive.
Plants are looking nice.

Here is an example.
https://www.hydroponics.co.uk/contact

Unfortunately Mike. I thought it was just the plug aswell, if i order anything electrical again from abroad i will make sure to check the appliance voltage.

Thanks for that link. Everyone in the UK were out of stock at the time, when i ordered mine.

smeash · 12-09-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wstrickland1

That link's bad and I'm interested. Just looking for a lifeboat until April.

Looks like mine isnt made any longer.. this one is similar..

https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Swit...%2C252&sr=8-14

smeash · 12-09-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by subsonicdrone

excellent!
do you have any uv blocking sunglasses?
some of those units can be bad for youre eyes because they are so strong
avoid looking at the light especially in close proximity
a lot of the time they do not have reflectors but a couple improvised ones could keep the light focused downwards and not towards a sitting area etc.

I dont spend enough time in the garage to worry about the light, but i do not look directly at it.. it is REALLY bright. I also have a grow tent (4'x4'), that i use it in, which is lined with reflective material, however i use that for smaller stuff like tomatoes and peppers etc.

cincinnana · 12-09-2020, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mushtaq86

Unfortunately Mike. I thought it was just the plug aswell, if i order anything electrical again from abroad i will make sure to check the appliance voltage.

Thanks for that link. Everyone in the UK were out of stock at the time, when i ordered mine.

Brits

are growing lots of weed this year......

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mushtaq86 · 12-09-2020, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

Brits

are growing lots of weed this year.......

Maybe i should knock on the door of cannabis growers next time and ask them, if they would let me borrow their growlights

wstrickland1 · 12-09-2020, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by smeash

Looks like mine isnt made any longer.. this one is similar..

https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Swit...%2C252&sr=8-14

Bad ass thanks!

cincinnana · 12-09-2020, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mushtaq86

Maybe i should knock on the door of cannabis growers next time and ask them, if they would let me borrow their growlights

Look for the purple glow... then knock on the door.

mushtaq86 · 12-09-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

Look for the purple glow... then knock on the door.

cincinnana · 12-09-2020, 07:48 PM

https://komonews.com/news/local/myst...wash-night-sky

subsonicdrone · 12-10-2020, 05:33 AM

the 1800W model confirmed my suspicion that they were inflated equivalent watts
the 1500W one is 270 real watts
here in N America you can only get a maximum of 1725 W from an outlet (15A breaker)(115V)
to get a better idea of what you are buying just look at the true wattage

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