UVB Supplemental Lights

[Marcus]

Howdy folks,

So... UVB lights, what you got? What you run? Any tips, tricks?

@Treetrunk you've got a Migro... anygood?

I'n thinking of supplementing the LED with one, but looking into it I need it to be 3 feet from the plants for them horti ones so do the little CFL types that kick out 10% UVB for reptiles work just as well as these 75% UVB and 25% UVA ones?

Thanks in advance!

[JJ]

I run a t5 2 foot agromax pure uvb in a 5x5
They recommend it for a 2x2 so I probably should have 2
I start in late flower with on 15min.a day about 2 foot then bump it up to 2hrs by the end
Soooo some say its beneficial to up thc by 28%
( I hope it does)
I've heard the reptile ones not good enough
Agromax has a couple diff.wavelegenth bulbs also

[Treetrunk]

Howdy folks,

So... UVB lights, what you got? What you run? Any tips, tricks?

@Treetrunk you've got a Migro... anygood?

I'n thinking of supplementing the LED with one, but looking into it I need it to be 3 feet from the plants for them horti ones so do the little CFL types that kick out 10% UVB for reptiles work just as well as these 75% UVB and 25% UVA ones?

Thanks in advance!

It's ok mate. I would have got the Agromax but it was unavailable in UK at the time.
Whatever bulb you use the fitting should be plain aluminium/metal with no coating on.

[Marcus]

Cheers guys.

I can;t find the agromax in the UK either...

So I may have to cobble something together.

[biosynthetic]

Someone here I think it was @Theia recommended these
https://ghedirect.co.uk/product/solacur ... plete-kit/
I've been trying to decide whether to get them or the Migro ones, or the alternative is wait for Invisible Sun UVB LEDs which have more advanced tech now apparently

[Keeno]

Someone here I think it was @Theia recommended these
https://ghedirect.co.uk/product/solacur ... plete-kit/
I've been trying to decide whether to get them or the Migro ones, or the alternative is wait for Invisible Sun UVB LEDs which have more advanced tech now apparently

The Invisible Sun UVB are not long away.

[biosynthetic]

Cool cheers @Keeno I will wait to see what the LEDs are like

[Tictok]

I run Voost Led throughout now. For everything. They have 350-450 nm UV as standard. So it's always on.

I've gradually replaced everything for Voost, so one in the 2 x 2 for veg and two in the 2 x 4. The value for money is incredible and they are bombproof.

[Treetrunk]

https://youtu.be/JPsMH61onMk
Bit of info on the UVB @Marcus

[Marcus]

I run Voost Led throughout now. For everything. They have 350-450 nm UV as standard. So it's always on.

I've gradually replaced everything for Voost, so one in the 2 x 2 for veg and two in the 2 x 4. The value for money is incredible and they are bombproof.

UVB is 280 -315nm

Only needs to be run for a few hours a day last 3 weeks flower.

https://youtu.be/JPsMH61onMk
Bit of info on the UVB @Marcus

I'll try and have a listen later cheers.

From what I can find, UVB LEDs are quite expensive I found some 280 and 300 nm strips with a dozen LEDs on them, pulling about 30W... £1500!!!!!

Yup, £1500.

I think this is why LED companies sell T5s alongside the led units as it's more cost effective for everyone.

Did you buy your UVB direct from Migro @Treetrunk ? WHat were the import costs like???