I’m planning on starting a new grow. Looking for some guidance

[Myfriendis410]

Let's talk DIY lights

Hi everyone! Just thought I’d start a new thread for us to further the diy light discussion. I don’t sell lights, lighting components, or work in the lighting industry. I have worked professionally with a few of the components, but in the green energy field. I got involved with led grow lights repairing/modifying basic amazon lights a few years back. Since, I’ve kind of become a local 420 friendly electrical support guy. I have access to a handful of different grow rooms utilizing different lig…

I used 1 1/2" X 6" X 1/8" aluminum rectangular tubing I had left over from a business project. Painted white except where the EB strips mount, thermal tape for the strips, a driver on the back side and Bob’s your Uncle. Each fixture runs at 240 watts peak and I normally run them at around 200 watts peak. Lights stay cool and I usually have no issues in the grow space with heat. The fixtures are fairly diffuse so you can slam them down on top of the plants for better canopy penetration. I have four in my 4 X 8 grow space and normally run one plant under each one.