300 watt Hi-Intensity LED in Mini-Me F & D

[PetFlora]

It's here

It's here

Just unboxed the Transcendent Lighting TL D200. Double boxed, tucked nicely in Styrofoam

First, this is not your average, or above average, LED panel: it's purposefully built, like the proverbial Sherman tank

I doubt the pictures will reveal the industrial standards to which it is made. The overall size is fairly small, but weighs in at 20 pounds. This short video shows it off quite nicely

It has a center hook, but I do not recommend using it in a normal grow tent, as it could bow the bars, and crash the tent. I placed hangers on each of the slots that are designed to angle the two halves, which angles out, so not going to use them

The yellow diffusers turn pure white once it's turned on, er plugged in. No o/o switch. No fan

I will be starting a new thread after popping Critical Mass mid August, which is a new moon, comparing it to the new Amare Tech 220, a 4 COB version of the SE 350, sans uvB

Here's a short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISugSFIHyKQ

 

[PetFlora]

New Amare Tech COB SE 220

New Amare Tech COB SE 220

Looks awesome. Well built. Great packaging for safe transport

This is basically 2nd generation: a 220w version of their SE 350 (350w), which incorporates uvB

Everything is included, including H brackets for connecting multiple panels

MSRP $695

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[PetFlora]

Amare Solar Eclipse 220

Just found out that the 5w supplement diodes surrounding each of the 4 COBs totals 100w, AND, they were selected to mimic Spring light for optimal vegging

Now that I know that, thinking to let each light veg and flower at the same time, in a side-by-side, divided tent, using the same rez nutrient

 

[PetFlora]

Pics taken yesterday BML off, using only camera flash, which allows me to see deeper into the colas

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[brainzfuxed]

Pet what's your experience with Mars hydro lights

 

[PetFlora]

Pet what's your experience with Mars hydro lights

None personally. I'm not a burple fan

Also, I see way too many bad panel complaints across various boards, that must be sent back to china for repair. IMO, the expense and down time are not worth the few bucks saved, if any

PLUS, plant growth, especially flowering, responds best under natural light

 

[PetFlora]

The problem with the Inverse Square Law...

Some may not know that the ISL defines light intensity at one foot intervals below and to the perimeter from the center of the lamp in an open space. When led manufacturers disclose it (not often) it is posted out of context, which could be why they don't.

Basically, for each foot below the light source, the intensity is 1/2 of the reading taken DIRECTLY below the light, but the perimeter would be 1/4 of the umole intensity.

This has never made sense to me, especially when you factor in the reflected light from an appropriately sized tent to the actual amount of perimeter light/umoles is not measured

What do I mean?

The perimeter umole reading from a ~ 200w panel in a 4 x 4 tent will be considerably less (probably by 50%) than the perimeter reading taken in an appropriately sized 2-2.5 x 2- 2.5 tent

Perhaps some of you with umole measuring devices can take the appropriate readings and report back

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[Egoloss]

The problem with the Emerson Effect...

Some may not know that the Emerson Effect defines light intensity at various distances below and to the perimeter from the center of the source light. When led manufacturers disclose it (not often) it is posted out of context, which could be why they don't.

Basically, for each foot below the light source, the intensity is 1/2 of the reading taken DIRECTLY below the light, but the perimeter would be 1/4 of the umole intensity.

This has never made sense to me, especially when you factor in the reflected light from an appropriately sized tent to the actual amount of perimeter light/umoles is not measured

What do I mean?

The perimeter umole reading from a ~ 200w panel in a 4 x 4 tent will be considerably less (probably by 50%) than the perimeter reading taken in an appropriately sized 2-2.5 x 2- 2.5 tent

Perhaps some of you with umole measuring devices can take the appropriate readings and report back

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Ummm, my understanding of the Emerson effect is very different to yours, but carry on, it is amusing.

 

[PetFlora]

Ummm, my understanding of the Emerson effect is very different to yours, but carry on, it is amusing.

You are correct. I cop to refer madness. It should be Inverse Square Law

Thought I had corrected all the posts

 

[PetFlora]

Roughly 10 days to go

Transitioned to all +Size this morning

This reveg easily has double the trichs and calyxes than first grow, and much fatter colas, though first go round was fat

First 2 pics, same plant reveged ~ 10 days from harvest.

One pic with led on, second using camera flash only, which allows deeper view as to how thick the colas are.

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Second 2 pics were taken just before harvest.

Note in original plant spaces between bud sites, not present in reveg

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[PetFlora]

Just turned the light off, and give her 3-4 days of darkness while still flushing

PPMs now < 200

I will lower the ac in hopes of increasing resins, though plenty there already for a sat

Probably take a couple pre-harvest pics Sat/Sun

 

[PetFlora]

Plant entered the 4-5 day dark period yesterday

I decided to take pics this morning. Curious to see whether she fattens up even more by harvest day

I need a new camera. Mine dropped and the auto focus acts up, not allowing great focus with close ups

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[PetFlora]

You have bought LED grow light from china? Why are you from?

I have bought household bulbs, desk lights... direct from Ali-baba. Pure crap

Don't get me wrong, China IS very capable of quality, but the company contracting with them must dictate quality components (and b willing to pay). Most of the crap being sold is based on cheapest everything

Many of the good quality lights have chinee components, some are assembled in USA, where I live

 

[PetFlora]

Just harvested the lowest branches

Interesting that both weighed 56gms, though the first one has a lot bigger stem

Over a week ago I harvested a few smaller buds which have been drying in a paper bag.

Dry, though far from ready, I decided to smoke a pinch last night. I was excited as to the delicious hash taste. Yippee


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[PetFlora]

By far the heaviest single plant haul to date

So yesterdays haul was 112 gms wet trimmed

Due to the volume I have to weigh it in batches. I have been known to miss a few weigh ins when I harvest over 2-3 days. Then, when I discover
it later, and add it to the final weigh in I get accused of BS weights

If my math is correct total = 599 gms WET


Typically distills to ~ 30%= ~ 200gms= 1+ gpw

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[Koondense]

From my experience it's more likely to be 20-25%, so ...

(600/100)*25=around 150g?

Maybe with high bud density it's around 30%, we'll see.

 

[PetFlora]

A few more pics

Note how small the root mass is for this plant

evidence that you don't need big roots, just an efficient grow method

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[PetFlora]

From my experience it's more likely to be 20-25%, so ...

(600/100)*25=around 150g?

This strain is trich heavy with few leafs. 30% based on previous results, but as you say "we'll see'"

 

[Koondense]

Cool, I guess it yielded more compared to last time.
Good luck

 

[woolybear]

congrats on another successful harvest!