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Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 10:41 am
by GrowingNoob128
Does anyone here have the know how to help me build an LED grow light?

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:09 am
by SisterMaryElephant
This isn't really that kind of LED forum, we've had a couple of people ask the same question but there's not a lot of info on that.

new-member-technical-questions-t266.html

is-dyi-led-an-option-t170.html

I wouldn't bother trying to build one for several reasons outlined in the threads above.


YMMV... ;)

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:43 am
by GrowingNoob128
Ok thank you for that info. Now I'm wondering if you know of any LED light fixtures out there that are really small... I mean like for one plant....

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:48 am
by SisterMaryElephant
Typically, you don't pick a light based on the number of plants; you pick a light based on the size of the grow area or a grow area based on the size of the light.

There are a number of smaller LED lights out there in the 100w or less range.

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:55 am
by GrowingNoob128
Ok the dimensions of my grow box are 14.5"x6.6"x14.3" / LxWxH ... Any help there?? :/

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:05 pm
by SisterMaryElephant
I wouldn't even bother trying with an area that small. You don't have enough headroom even if the length and depth were bigger. You might be able to grow some wheat-grass, herbs or algae in an area that small but something tells me that's not the crop that you're interested in and THAT crop needs more space. ;)

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:11 pm
by GrowingNoob128
Ok I know its super small but check out this video... ... I wanna do something like this but with out those cfl bulbs.... I see a lot of ppl doing this but not really any that used LED and thats what I'm trying to do. I've never grown before and am looking to just do it for the love and knowledge of growing to get a hang for it so yeah.... If you can help me I'm all ears! lol

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:14 pm
by GrowingNoob128
Can I PM you the Link??

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:16 pm
by SisterMaryElephant
I don't need the link...

I know people have done it in PC cases (usually children trying to hide a grow from their parents) but it's not worth the trouble or expense. As I said, I wouldn't bother... ;)

If you want to learn to grow, learn the right way.

Re: Building an LED grow light??

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:22 pm
by GrowingNoob128
Ok well I would like to start off with one lant at a time and have some kind of cool little grow box to house it in.... Any ideas??