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  1. CBDseeker

    Made my LED parallel strip build about a year ago. wondering what's new and exciting with LEDs

    Looking into making another fixture soon as was wondering if there have been any cool developments in terms of DIY LED lighting. I was on digikey and noticed that the gen 2 bridgelux out which is sweet. apprently higher efficiency. Whats everyone else opinion on best strips to use for a build...
  2. T

    2 Qb96elites powered by hlg-320H-54a help plz

    Guys I'm new to RIU I've only ever used GC. The problem I'm having I just ordered 10 qb96elites as well as 5 hlg-320H-54a drivers to power them in sets of two. For a total of 5 fixtures. I've literally spent days trying to figure out what exactly I'm going to need to get these bad boys on and in...
  3. Xul

    question about plant pots (drilling holes in pots, etc)

    Hey Everyone, So I've been reading a bunch about smart pots and air pots and trying to decide what I should do and am basically curious what you guys suggest I do based on the following ideas. For my final containers I use 5 gallon buckets that sit in a table which then drain into buckets...
  4. TheTinkerer

    DIY LED - getting started

    I’m setting up a small scale tent grow. For me, it’s all about DIY. I can go to the store and buy weed, but I’d much rather have a project and a challenge. It’s a hobby and a labor of love. I have lots of fun building up the space and making improvements. So, I want some LED lights and I see...
  5. Realbax

    Air pump sizing Rdwc/dwc

    Hi everyone. I'm in the process of designing a rdwc system. I'll be doing it in stages due to financial restraint. The plan is to start with a small dwc system and over the next few weeks-month build it out to its final design. Currently I have a couple of air pumps from some aquariums that...
  6. dstroy

    2 bagseed “grape ape” clone run

    Same deal, only thing that changed is I “upgraded” (more of a side-grade) to cdp 8852 and I have a 1/2” pickup that splits to 3/8” pump input. All my plumbing push connect fittings and tubing are atp or John guest. 4x4 560w Cree cxb3590 3500k 44 gal res High pressure aeroponics Greenleaf Mega...
  7. Rattlehead121

    Grow Daddy Fridge First Grow

    hey every one! I wanted to share with the community what I have been working on lately. I have converted a old fridge into a grow cabinet and just got it operational last night. I’m sure there will be some minor tweaks along the way but here are some details Inside cabinet diementions...
  8. Gwen himself

    Dosido & Gelato - Coco - DTW

    Howdy everyone, Here’s a start to my next endeavor. Traded some flower for some clones a week ago, here’s a little pic of them. I’ll be running 2 - 2x4 custom tables on casters each holding 28 ladies for a total of 56 under 2 1k HPS hoods ( sunsystem magnum xxl 8” ) and a few LED panels for...
  9. Komodoghost

    DWC made easy

    We've all heard of hydroponics and we all know that a lot of people that grow use some form of hydropoinic growing method. Then we get curious about it and if it's at all hard to do. Well rest asured it's a lot easier then it sounds or how others make it sound... So before we get into my...
  10. jjng5

    New DWC Aerocloner leaks!

    Hello all -- My friend needs help! He was saving his homemade cloner aero bucket for his clone tent, but rockwool sucks in DWC and he's had to cut every big of rockwool out after it bread pythium for the SECOND time in his DWC buckets... see his concurrent thread (link...
  11. SlownLow86

    2' or 4' Strips for 2x4 Grow Space?

    ****Edit: The mystery has been solved, but the discussion continues. If you are looking for specific part numbers for your build, go to post #4. Everything is listed there*** Let me preface this by saying that I am still very much a green horn in the LED community. I am learning more...
  12. Rattlehead121

    Suggestions on LED for 2’X2’ cab

    Hey everyone, it’s been a while. I have been looking to try a LED set up for some time but don’t really know where or what to start with. I will be setting it up in a fridge that I have converted into a grow cab. The dimensions are 26”x26”x 54” After doing some research of my own I was...
  13. dstroy

    Cannaventure 6 LVTK 4x4

    Week 1 12/12 All cannaventure Las Vegas triangle kush, six plants. 4x4 scrog 560w Cree cxb3590 3500k 44 gal res High pressure aeroponics Greenleaf Mega crop @ 1.6EC all the way through first set of leaves to harvest 0.6ml/gal Mammoth p at change 50ml Emerald harvest cal mag at change if...
  14. whytewidow

    Cree Cobs+Samsung F Series Gen 3s strip build

    Alrighty this will be my second DIY led flower light build the light will be built primarily for flower. But I'm using higher cct this time. So it could be used for veg too. But it will be my min flowe light in number 2 flower tent... and will be run through wireless switches from sonoff...
  15. JSheeze

    DIY Heatsink materials and hacks

    So, I've been thinking about putting together my own DIY QB light and have run into the heatsink part of the design. I'm looking to run (3) 288 V2 (HLG 240H 54A), in parellel, in a 2'x4' tent, and would like to mount them all on one plate. Has anyone ever tried an aluminium sports bleacher...
  16. Crusher026

    Whatevver happend to Arduino diy controller hype?

    Hi guys, I'm heavily planning my first grow setup.. As an electronics enthousiast i'm facinated by automation technology. And i'm al about diy! I want to build a growroom for several years now, and would like to control and monitor by arduino(/raspberry pi). I'm a member on multiple forums both...
  17. MooseViking

    Indoor LED Soil Grow (DIY low budget)

    Hello Everyone! It is a pleasure to be back in the RIU community. It was many years ago I joined and attempted my first grows using CFLs, hidden/stealth cabinets and smaller plants as a result. I've done several of those grows, but the time has come to seriously work towards eliminated the...
  18. NewEvil

    DIY Led light or MH and HPS?

    Hey growers, I'm just choosing light for my 100x100x180cm tent. There will be probably 4 plants with scrog. Options: a) Simply MH 400W for growth and HPS 400W for bloom. b) DIY led panel (I can't afford much so I want to DIY) I was thinking about 9x50W chips 370-780nm (link here...
  19. Kami Samurai

    Making a hydroponic stable PH up/down

    I’m trying to make a copy-cat of General Hydroponics Ph Down. From what I understand most commercial PH downs are mostly Citric Acid and Nitric/Phosphoric Acid. Does anyone have success with a homeade ph down mixture? https://www.maximumyield.com/perfecting-ph/2/1212 Has a couple recipes...
  20. Hadez411

    Light Setup - 4x4 w/ 4 plants, COB LED (Luminus CXM-32)

    Hi, I'm a Canadian (Ontario) prescription holder and I'm trying to set up a system for a 4x4 grow area with 4 plants. I'm also keeping an open mind to future expansion as I will be applying for a nursery/research license. My intent is to make an efficient lighting system while remaining behind...
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