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Did anyone try growing with plants something like that?
I'm really thinking about buying a couple of these led chips and try it instead of my cool/warm white LED combo.

If someone tried and it doesn't perform well, please let me know. If not, I'll have to test them myself.

Well, I'm getting myself a couple of these chips. I even found better (cheaper) chinese supplier.

I'll let you know about the results when I get them. Hope for the best

all of these were germinated with grow lights.
Best things around.

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Just to let you guys (that are interested) know, I received the chips and replaced two LEDs with the purple grow LEDs. It seems to be working. Unbelievably well if I may add.

Here are some photos of what difference the new light made in just 14 days.
My bamboo seedlings also love the new setup.

How did you assemble the chip?


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As easy as I could. Didn't want to make things complicated.

I used the same computer PSU as before, Molex computer connector and short cable to connect the chips to the PSU. I used Chinese Aliexpress el-cheapo 12V to 30V converter to convert 12V power from power supply into 30V. You have to make sure it's connected correctly, if it is, it should work as soon as you crank up the voltage over 25V and something. I think it's the cheapest solution. I'm thinking about building a bit more sophisticated light in the future. I also used panels painted white to keep the light around the plants. It seems to work.

Ok, now I've taken some photos of the setup and wrote about building it. Here's a link to the post http://cold-hardy.com/building-led-grow-light/

As i am in the process of researching lights for my terrarium, what distance are they from your plants and what area are you illuminating with them?

Tarzanus do you have a link to the cheaper led lights you are using? I'm planing to get some soon and wanted to compare lights. Thanks.


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Beaver746 wrote:Tarzanus do you have a link to the cheaper led lights you are using? I'm planing to get some soon and wanted to compare lights. Thanks.


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http://www.ebay.com/itm/321822518554?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

The ones i ordered at (i ordered a 10w to test in my current terrarium).
The 50W one is 60% cheaper than the one in post nr. 1

Yes, they have changed the price. I bought when Chinese had a shopping holidays and they were really cheap. Check Aliexpress too, sometimes they can have better offers.

Ok thanks, 9 dollars for grow lights isn't that bad! Your website about your setup is very helpful too, so thanks for that too. I'll also post some pictures of my setup when I get it done to see what you guys think!


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