cxb3590

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    Distance to Plants for CREE CXB3590 (@1650mA, w/ Lenses)

    This is not my first grow but I am seeing really weird stuff since I switched from Marshydro 300W to my 4x CXB3590. Plants have TONS of white/yellow spots which at 1st look like mites but I am 99,99% sure it's no bugs. Plants also feel crumbly dry, and some of the plants simply don't look...
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    CXB3590 DIY Build and Grow

    Welcome to what will hopefully become an informative thread. We will expand on existing ideas and explore new possibilities. I will post a parts list with prices and build related videos here. Special thanks in advance to GrowMau5, Gene, and some man named Jerry who resides in China.
  3. Ronin-indi

    12x3590-DIY Cree COB Build

    Coming Soon! 12 x cxb3590 3500k K-1 Kits from Cutter.com.au 2 x Mean Well HLG240H-C1050B Mouser.com 3 x 42"x4.2 Aluminum heat sink HeatsinkUSA.com This is the 3rd design from @Growmau5 video "DIY LED basics : common configurations for your grow space (part 2/6)" - Stay Tuned! Thanks again...
  4. AquariusPanta

    Thermometers, Thermocouples, and Thermal Readings

    What's up fellow RIUians. I wanted to make a thread on thermal readings, as I haven't seen hardly anyone document thermal readings for their cob units, whether through commercial or DIY and I find it to be very important for us who want our lights operating at optimal temperatures. From what I...
  5. Fastslappy

    Slappy's Perpetual LED Hack Discussion

    Hi , I'm new to constructing LED COB lights Tinker & hoarder of parts ,I built highend watercooled PC's for rich teenagers back when PC gaming was the only game in town that Rocked ! That waz years ago .................... Damn platstation/xbox so I familia with setting sinks ,fans,metal...
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    Seeking advice: CXB3590 build with veg and flower mode for 2x2ft space

    First of all I want to say thanks for the wealth of knowledge you gurus have made available; I've learned a lot, but still have far to go. I'm planning my first grow. I'm limited on space, so I'll be getting a DR60 rev2.5 (2x2x5.5ft ) tent to run a ScrOG with 1 or 2 plants. Will be growing from...
  7. bmgnoot

    Gnoot the Gnomes Organic Garden - DIY COBs

    Recently finished building my first LED lamp. figured id post some pics to keep track of it. Just flipped em to 12/12 2 days ago. vegged under 600w hps for a week or so until i found a 600w MH bulb i didnt even realize i had! Using FFOF. theyve had great white for the roots and bs molasses to...
  8. Jp.the.pope

    Another CXB3590 diy thread --- PPFD and passive cooling questions

    Inspired by Captain Morgan's high efficiency 3x3 set up and everything Supra writes about high efficiency rigs. I'm hoping to do something similar. Priced out and sourced my CREEs. Top bin CXB3590s. Couple questions. I cannot for the life of me calculate PPFD, the conversions keep throwing me...
  9. DoctorDelta9

    First LED build CXB3590

    Hello all, First time poster here. Long time reader. Been reading the forums for about 6 months now. Finally just went for it and ordered: 10 cxb3590 3000k 72v CB 2. Cxb3590 5000k 72v 6 mean well hlg -120h -c1050 I plan on running 2 per driver. So here are my noob questions: I have options...
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