LED strips for growing

Glasshopper · 09-16-09, 22:40

I have been looking around for cheap LED strips and could not find any in my price range.

http://www.oznium.com/led-ribbon

These are already set for 12V and have hookup wires on both ends (for daisy chaining)
and can be cut every 3 led for smaller strips.

warriorsoul · 09-17-09, 12:03

If you can see in the room, its enough light to trigger pinning.

Fancy light set ups are neat, but not necessary for optimum growth.

Lets see some pics if you get it hooked up though..

BuckarooBanzai · 09-17-09, 13:06

Start with a small number of 'em to test in high humidity.

I played around with daisy chained LEDs years ago but found that corrosion on the leads became an issue very quickly inside the FC.

apokalypse · 09-17-09, 13:21

Something like this would work perfect for me, as my tubs are in a closet with a 1.5cm clearance between the next shelf (thankfully, they just fit!). But the price tag makes me want to just roll my own, since I'd probably end up spending close to $80 between 4x 1ft sections and shipping.

Leftover Salmon · 09-18-09, 00:41

Just did a quick search on the lame-o auction site FleaBay and you can pick up some LED light strips for next to nothing...

apokalypse · 09-18-09, 00:55

It is if you can spare the time buying from HK or USA (not living in either).. my need is time-sensitive, hehe

The ones glass posted are awesome because of how robust they are.

Leftover Salmon · 09-18-09, 01:01

ever consider one or a few of those push lights? most retail shops have these and I have seen em with LEd as well... most are low profile and could be great for your parameters... May be an option?

Ben Dover · 09-18-09, 07:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckarooBanzai

I played around with daisy chained LEDs years ago but found that corrosion on the leads became an issue very quickly inside the FC.

Think some silicone could be smeared on the leads to protect them?

BuckarooBanzai · 09-18-09, 08:46

Sure - anything that covered the leads would probably work.

Ben Dover · 09-18-09, 08:55

Sweet, thanks

I have one strip out of several that has a tiny spot starting to corrode. Nothing major

greenmeanie · 09-20-09, 02:23

i found some LED xmas lights on ebay really cheap. lightweight and very bright with low power draw. plenty of bulbs for a couple of tubs, and wouldn't need battery replacement. also has novelty flashing modes when you want to trip your little guys out before they pin

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-100-LE...d=p4999.c0.m14

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Glasshopper Dobbsian Lotek ŰßěřŃęrđ Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,037	LED strips for growing I have been looking around for cheap LED strips and could not find any in my price range. http://www.oznium.com/led-ribbon These are already set for 12V and have hookup wires on both ends (for daisy chaining) and can be cut every 3 led for smaller strips. __________________ JOIN THE GROUP!! Mycotopias own techie club..

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warriorsoul Integral being Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,981	If you can see in the room, its enough light to trigger pinning. Fancy light set ups are neat, but not necessary for optimum growth. Lets see some pics if you get it hooked up though.. __________________ "He findeth not who seeks his own The soul is lost that's saved alone." John Whittier

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BuckarooBanzai Prone to ranting... Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,053	Start with a small number of 'em to test in high humidity. I played around with daisy chained LEDs years ago but found that corrosion on the leads became an issue very quickly inside the FC. __________________ Banzai Institute for Higher Education (a collection of growing Teks & threads)

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apokalypse Dr. Durgs Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,461	Something like this would work perfect for me, as my tubs are in a closet with a 1.5cm clearance between the next shelf (thankfully, they just fit!). But the price tag makes me want to just roll my own, since I'd probably end up spending close to $80 between 4x 1ft sections and shipping. __________________ "Soo, babies don't come out the butt?"

09-18-09, 00:41	#5 (permalink)
Leftover Salmon Bold as Love Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 470	Just did a quick search on the lame-o auction site FleaBay and you can pick up some LED light strips for next to nothing...

09-18-09, 00:55	#6 (permalink)
apokalypse Dr. Durgs Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,461	It is if you can spare the time buying from HK or USA (not living in either).. my need is time-sensitive, hehe The ones glass posted are awesome because of how robust they are. __________________ "Soo, babies don't come out the butt?"

09-18-09, 01:01	#7 (permalink)
Leftover Salmon Bold as Love Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 470	ever consider one or a few of those push lights? most retail shops have these and I have seen em with LEd as well... most are low profile and could be great for your parameters... May be an option?

09-18-09, 08:46	#9 (permalink)
BuckarooBanzai Prone to ranting... Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,053	Sure - anything that covered the leads would probably work. __________________ Banzai Institute for Higher Education (a collection of growing Teks & threads)

09-18-09, 08:55	#10 (permalink)
Ben Dover Glassaholic Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 717	Sweet, thanks I have one strip out of several that has a tiny spot starting to corrode. Nothing major __________________

09-20-09, 02:23	#11 (permalink)
greenmeanie Mycophiliac Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 226	i found some LED xmas lights on ebay really cheap. lightweight and very bright with low power draw. plenty of bulbs for a couple of tubs, and wouldn't need battery replacement. also has novelty flashing modes when you want to trip your little guys out before they pin http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-100-LE...d=p4999.c0.m14

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