So I have spent the last few nights reading about photosynthesis and lighting requirements.
BNut has planted a bug in me and now my head is constantly thinking of multichip LED lighting and now I want to BUILD! But I don't want to rush things. I need my facts straight first.
This is the information I need help with to clarify.
I learned there are different types of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll A, B, and C. Chlorophyll A absorbs indigo and red light, B absorbs blue and orange-red, C absorbs blue and orange in smaller amounts.
From what I could put together A is the most important followed by B in plant growth and C has very little importance. The trget to hit with lighting in the 400nm (indigo) and 700nm (red) range. But the red is only for pushing out buds and flowers/fruit.
Next is LED operate at much lower wattage but put out more light. For instance this is a single 100 watt blue/white multichip LED with a 90 degree lens.
This is a 50 watt 10,000k multichip with a 120 degree lens.
Another question is there such thing as too much light? Meaning people use 1000 watt MH bulbs over their plants. If I were to use 10 of these 100 watt LEDs (not of the same color) I know it would be WAY to much light then what's needed. But what would happen if there was no added heat with all that light? Would the plants still grow or cook?
I know I now need to do a whole lot more research in LED lighting. Just trying to figure some things out in my head as I do my research.
Thanks guys!
LOL THANKS BNUT!
Kevin
BNut has planted a bug in me and now my head is constantly thinking of multichip LED lighting and now I want to BUILD! But I don't want to rush things. I need my facts straight first.
This is the information I need help with to clarify.
I learned there are different types of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll A, B, and C. Chlorophyll A absorbs indigo and red light, B absorbs blue and orange-red, C absorbs blue and orange in smaller amounts.
From what I could put together A is the most important followed by B in plant growth and C has very little importance. The trget to hit with lighting in the 400nm (indigo) and 700nm (red) range. But the red is only for pushing out buds and flowers/fruit.
Next is LED operate at much lower wattage but put out more light. For instance this is a single 100 watt blue/white multichip LED with a 90 degree lens.
This is a 50 watt 10,000k multichip with a 120 degree lens.
Another question is there such thing as too much light? Meaning people use 1000 watt MH bulbs over their plants. If I were to use 10 of these 100 watt LEDs (not of the same color) I know it would be WAY to much light then what's needed. But what would happen if there was no added heat with all that light? Would the plants still grow or cook?
I know I now need to do a whole lot more research in LED lighting. Just trying to figure some things out in my head as I do my research.
Thanks guys!
LOL THANKS BNUT!
Kevin