ATS Lights - Advice for replacement

[regmo123]

My ATS is running with two Boyu STS-350 lighting units, one either side of the screen. They each have 3x 8W T5's and I don't think I'm getting enough light to stimulate good, green growth.

I'm looking for advice on suitable lights to replace them. The length of my ATS is approx 14 inches so I need lights about 12 inches in length.

Any advice would be really welcome. Thanks.

[RkyRickstr]

I would go with DIY leds..

Rapidled works great.. 6 red and one blue per side.

[djmatteo]

I am finding out if I can get these with 3 watt LED:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-...554366637.html

Im not a DIY guy, this is clearly a better option for me if i can get them custom for me. If I do ill let u know.

[kotlec]

You dont need them at 3w at all. 1 watters works perfectly. Better get more bulbs for better coverage and dont burn screen.

With 3w you will need to position bulbs far from screen and get 2 more problems: light spill and space needed.

[regmo123]

Sounds like it could be a plan. Let me know if you can find them at lower wattage

[regmo123]

kotlec - any recommendations for 1W lights? And what mix of red/blue etc do you suggest?

thanks

[RkyRickstr]

Or even better, run the 3w for half the time. Its always better to have more watts and fewer hours.

[djmatteo]

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Par-L...569706625.html

I found 15 Watt ones, but the red isnt the 660nm as I believe is suggested. One would have to contact them to change it. Based on what I have heard I would go with a 13:2 Red:Blue config with this bulb.

Only problem is need to order 4 with this one

[kotlec]

13:2 or 12:3 sounds about right until further experiments with UV spectrum will presumably bring up something new.
Cant recommend any of shelf lights , as I am DIY guy whenever its possible. Can only help to DIY it if you decide.

[djmatteo]

Pulled the trigger on this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Led-P...567969442.html

I went 12:3 Red/Blue Red=660nm, Blue=450nm, 110v, 68 dollars.

May or may not work, but certainly should be an upgrade from 23w watt CFL