How to dim a Sansi LED bulb

GEESTGROW
GEESTGROWstarted grow question 1y ago
I have a 10W Sansi LED bulb for my grow, but I would like to be able to dim the light since, having limited space and needing to place it close to the plant, I'm having issues. (https://www.amazon.es/SANSI-Bombilla-Espectro-Completo-Invernadero/dp/B08P1RL7KC/ref=asc_df_B082PSBP68
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All_our_small_plants
All_our_small_plantsanswered grow question 1y ago
Good morning! If your bulb isn't dimmable, you can use a diffuser. You can use materials like translucent plastic, parchment paper, white fabric, or panels specifically designed as light diffusers. Make sure the material is heat-resistant and poses no fire risk, but I doubt the bulb generates that much heat. You can attach it directly to the lamp using clips or adhesives if the design allows. You can also suspend it a few centimeters below the bulb using a frame or support, making sure the diffuser doesn't touch the bulb to avoid overheating. In the end, you can use an app like Photone to measure if you're happy with the result. Cheers!
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Ninjabuds
Ninjabudsanswered grow question 1y ago
Just toss that in the trash. Even when you grow 1 plant under 100w of light the plant doesn’t mature properly. You need a big boy light to grow any bud that’s worth smok
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Spike-GreenGrower
Spike-GreenGroweranswered grow question 1y ago
HI bud. Would be good to know what issue you are having. Simply saying you are having issues doesn't point anybody in the right direction. You already have the light, good. What other hardware do you have? Which dimmer or dim system are you trying to use? Hope this helps, even just a little.
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Scrubbyjimbob
Scrubbyjimbobanswered grow question 1y ago
I'm in agreement with Crusty. I can't see any reason why you would need to dim a light that small. Probably not the best choice of lighting honestly. You'd get better coverage and probably less heat just using a led shoplight- typicallyabout 100w. That won't work very well in flower though, but it would work out OK in veg.
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Crusty_Juggler
Crusty_Juggleranswered grow question 1y ago
You'll never need to dim a 10w bulb, even plants outright touching the light won't mind. It'll be way too little light for anything but a few seedlings or clones.
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Ultraviolet
Ultravioletanswered grow question 1y ago
Some Sansi bulbs are smart bulbs that can be dimmed using a smartphone app or voice control. If your Sansi bulb is dimmable, you'll need a dimmer switch compatible with LED bulbs. Your bulb is an e27 socket.
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