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OfflineEkyldog
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LED Terrarium Tek - Internal Lighting
    #13504301 - 11/18/10 03:13 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

As mentioned in some of my other threads, I am using LED Super Ribbon lighting as my primary lighting system.  After having great success using this lighting for my first grow (complete grow log to be posted soon) I decided to try installing some on the inside of a monotub as well as in a hybrid MSG.

Here are a few pictures from construction so you can see how I put it together.  The type of LED lighting I’m using is non-waterproof (leftover from another project), in order to make it waterproof I had to insert it into a silicone sleeve which is what you see in the pictures.  Chances are the type of waterproof lighting you get will come already assembled so I’ve left those pictures out.

As a sidenote: when ordering this type of lighting, most manufacturers will cut it to your specifications, which would eliminate most of the legwork seen in these images.  I decided to use tie-straps to secure the strips to the top of the lids, figuring that over time moisture would cause 3M tape to let go.




I decided to use a quick-connect plug for easy connecting and disconnecting of the power feed to the monotub.  I had to drill a hole and feed that through to the LED strip on the inside of the lid.



Then I marked the drill holes for my tie straps.



Then I drilled the holes. :smile:



Next, I inserted the tie straps.



After cinching the tie straps tight, I clipped the excess off with a pair of wire cutters.



I used a piece of wiring to run power from one LED strip to the other and again used tie straps to tighten it up a bit.  Could have made the wire a bit shorter but oh well. :smile:



Then I stepped back to take a look at my creation.



I decided to test out the lids, this wasn’t the first time I tested them though.  You should test the wiring throughout the construction process to ensure everything is working nicely before you strap it in, etc.



Finally I applied some Loctite Instant Gasket (overkill – silicone would work nicely but this is what I had handy) to seal up the holes in the lid.  The idea being I wanted to make the lid into a lid again – no drafts or holes.



There we have it.  After allowing a week or so for the sealant to dry, I spawned to the monotub at a 1:2 ratio.  Spawn is WBS, strain is GT, substrate is pasteurized CCVG.  I sealed up the monotub in a black garbage bag for 16 days, opening every few days for gas exchange.

Here is what the tub looks like today with the lights finally turned on:



:popcorn:

And here are a couple shots of my hybrid MSG (Sterilite #1896):



I have a feeling I exposed that one to fruiting conditions too early, but either way I am still learning. :smile:

Comments and feedback appreciated. :laugh:


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Re: LED Terrarium Tek - Internal Lighting [Re: Ekyldog]
    #13504320 - 11/18/10 03:16 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

I like what you did there :smile:


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Re: LED Terrarium Tek - Internal Lighting [Re: fungus_tao]
    #13504479 - 11/18/10 03:43 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

pretty awesome...post some pics of the results!


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Re: LED Terrarium Tek - Internal Lighting [Re: krum]
    #13504695 - 11/18/10 04:22 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Thats kick ass man, nice job, I definaitely am gonna try that out. Right now I steal my t5's from my cloneroom, in the end its cost so much more cause then I have to run the hid...counter productive, but my mushies need thier love to, so 5 comin your way for makin it soo's i don't have to think of it.!:mushroom2::mushroom2::mushroom2::mushroom2::mushroom2:


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Re: LED Terrarium Tek - Internal Lighting [Re: Ekyldog]
    #16235791 - 05/15/12 04:01 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

Hey i know this is kinda out of date. But could you please send me a link of where i could buy those blue lights, and could you tell me how long you need to shine that light on those mushkaberries? 12 hours? Oh and btw, nice setup. :sunny:


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