I’m “sun-centric” in my general philosophy toward indoor horticultural lighting, i.e., the main objective of an indoor plant light is to replicate the spectrum and intensity of the sun. That full spectrum and intensity produce the healthiest plants and best quality and quantity of product, in ways we only partially know how. That low intensity partial spectrum environments (blurple) grow plants like bread and water feeds prisoners: it keeps them alive but greatly reduces their potential for a robust and healthy existence.
With that in mind I prefer the 3500-4000K range, I believe it is the best compromise between a red-spectrum heavy environment with a deep blue component, and the better efficiency, which means more intensity per watt, of the bluer spectrums above 4000K.
But I am certain, and have seen, excellent bloom room results with 2700k, 3500K and even 5000K. I guess I would go with 2700K if I was more of an OG/kush/full indica grower, and 3500-3700K if I was a mixed hybrid or sat grower.
As for the X3’s dual band spectrum, there’s some initial research on dual spectrum being more beneficial, but repeated practical testing remains to be done. I am certain it can’t hurt, and definitely grows top-shelf product on its own. Whether it’s better, remains to be determined, imho. Here’s a spectrograph of the 2700K X2 and X3 strips:
hello friends !! i m from greece !! i want to try this Led if you sent over here !! if i take : Non-dimmable Drivers x2+copy of SolStix X1 x4 at 2700k . how many real watts i have for my canopy ? and what cables i gonna need ? thx alot
Definitely in business and busy filling orders and working on some new offerings for the fall. You must of come by during a brief maintenance period, we upgraded our website this week.
Coming soon:
X3 SolSheet Xs - dual-band spectrum in a ultra-low profile, fully enclosed 230w lamp
X2 and X3 SolStix Rack kits - 240w, 320w, and 480w light racks in 36 and 48 inch lengths
SolStix Smart Racks - dual-band fully programmable dimming and on/off control from your PC or phone.
More on all of this in the next 30 days. Stay tuned.
Yeh i went back a hour later and there was a maintenance notice up by then Glad things are going well, especially since i wrecked an X3 strip and will be needing a replacement at some time soon. I wont fill this thread up with my pics but if you want to see my first attempt at an actively cooled build using X3 Solstrips…
Only had mine up and running a couple of days and I can already see a huge difference in how the girls react to the light. I can’t at this moment say it’s been my best grow purchase but if the girls keep growing like they are using my solstrip rig it will beat my HPS lights by a long shot
I had it custom built for me by a OG member. @anon58740919 is/was the UK supplier. He built me an 11 strip 500w rig. The detail and quality of the workmanship is way way better than I could ever achieve.
@Baudelaire is the man to speak with in the USA. I’m not sure if @Jellypowered does any builds? I know he knows his stuff when it comes to wiring, and such. Whatever route you take all the help you will ever need is here on OG
Its not really hard, but if you are not already familiar with series and parallel wiring, and how volts, amps, watts work together, it can be daunting, and confusing to get started. Seriously, growing is a lot harder than doing electrical stuff. Electrical wiring always follows the same rules - every single time. Growing is more an art form with no fixed rules. I like fixed rules
What I would suggest is you start a thread about your grow space. Tell us how large it is, how many plants, all the little details, etc. Then we can all pitch in and help you figure out the itty bitty details that are so critical to a successful installation, and @Baudelaire can give you the details on the parts you need from him to get where you want to be.
The shape of the room, and how you place the plants in the room, how much room you have above the lights, do you need extra heat in the room or does it tend to stay too warm are also important as far as where to place the drivers, etc etc.
I know that sounds complicated, but its really not that bad once you get into it.
any literature on that you or anyone else might recommend? i’ve got a handful of months before i’ll need this setup so anything i can do in the mean time to help
Glad things are going well, especially since i wrecked an X3 strip and will be needing a replacement at some time soon. I wont fill this thread up with my pics but if you want to see my first attempt at an actively cooled build using X3 Solstrips…
