HLG 135 v2 rspec Height above plants?

I probably would flower with your light any closer than maybe 15" or so. The 132 is completely different board design and half the power of 288 board your light has.

There is no exactly right answer to how you should handle your light. Once you have developed plant you can probably veg at full power around 24". Or you can dim it and run closer to save a little power. Then gradually increase power or height to harden plants off.

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This video should help with your driver.

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@dbrn32 thanks mate ill check it out , Soren from quickbloomlights in oz said same thing 24 for veg and approx 18 for bloom

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Go with @dbrn32… @Hot_Dog_Rage I didn’t realise you had the 288 sorry. @dbrn32 got me started with QB boards and guided me through the build as well as most of my entire beginning with home grows. Don’t worry a few other regulars on here got me the rest of the way…
@dbrn32 has very sound advice​:sunglasses::sunglasses:

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That is what I usually tell people, 24" and 16-18". It’s unlikely and inch or two here or there is going to change much. You are more or less looking for good balance of coverage and intensity.

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@dbrn32 @Bubbles1 will post some pics of my grow room Tomoz when I get up I’m pretty happy with it now. just gotta work out best Nutes here in Australia . Got some worm pee to start with anyway so should be okay

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I’m in oz man and I’m finding Manutec HYDROPONIC NUTRIENTS from Bunnings are working fine.

yeah right, I’m growing in soil thought will that still work

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what bout seasol, lol

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Yeah man. My 2 out the back yard are happy. Just change ph for your medium

Love the stuff

Check stage of growth against nutrient levels on the different types of SEASOL… Don’t under estimate the stuff…
We don’t have to spend a fortune.

Hey mate fellow Anzac here :call_me_hand::call_me_hand: the hlg are a great light an you will get great results I’m running the 550 V2 rspec and loving it
Seasol is pretty good for veg not for flowering and from Bunnings there’s a product called go go juice it is great if your in soil adds lots of microbes
Proffersors nutrients are Aussie made an there organic range is awesome

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Thanks guys , ill get down to Bunnings soon.
@dbrn32 Just checked out my new HLG 135w this morning all good but I noticed the driver is hot to the touch. Is this standard? So almost to the point where I can’t keep my hand on it. Can feel the heat coming off the driver when I open the door. Cheers mate.

Yup, they get pretty warm

Check out GreenPlanet’s 3 part nutrient system. I got mine online from Hydro Experts as I live in regional Oz.

@dbrn32 So no need to panic , not gonna catch on fire? in other words its normal

Yes, normal.

Mine doesn’t get that hot.

I have the 135 v2 rspec and it’s about 15 above plant. My plants aren’t burning yet.

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