Double interview Dinafem Mark & Platinum Tom 2nd June 2017

[F.N.]

Dina fem is going to be a huge part of the Canadian Cannabis scene. It does not get any better.

 

[Dinafem-Mark]

.... gotta get busy elsewhere,...

Mark and Tom, what a fine hang-time it's been! ... a lot of great info and feedback, and I think this queues up some potential collaborations between your companies here, official or otherwise! You guys are awesome for doing this, spending the time, and feeding the vibe here at AFN,... what other sites can make such a boast?! Such access is pure gold, and we hope to see you back again soon! ... phat slaps for the lot of yeh!

No problem waht so ever this has been a fun evening and something we would definitely do again @PlatinumLEDTom has been a great co-host and this has been a great evening

All the best

Mark..

 

[Eclectic Elle]

Is it that Cannabis causes the issues, or that underlying issues are already present and a person tries to help with Cannabis?
No pharma could reach mental places Canna can. I do await the day for further research on a large scale. I have known people with depression and schizophrenia, how it affected them was quite different.

Perhaps "trigger" is a better word than "cause"

 

[trailanimal]

I've always been in cannabis, just never really a grower myself. I've worked on a few grows with a buddy of mine in San Francisco back in the mid 2000's. They were pretty much grey market basement grows of around 200 plants. I learn a lot about HID technology back then. I now live in Tampa, FL where Cannabis is pretty much black market, and I have a daughter so, I don't grow myself. I worked for a HID company based out of Oak Ridge TN for four years and was responsible with helping launch a line of controllable HID (CMH and DE) ballasts. While I was there, I worked with a number of scientist and engineers. One of them was credited with developing the first solid state 100% electronic HID ballast. During that time i spent a lot of time researching all types of grow lighting technology on the market (induction, plazma, MH, CMH, HPS, LED, etc...). We had a full lab with an integrated sphere where we could test multiple different types of technologies and compare spectrums and PAR result. I also worked closely with the Plant Sciences department UT Knoxville, on how different spectrums of light effect plant growth. I found it fascinating and learned quite a bit during that time. Unfortunately the line of HID ballasts and controls were never released, because the tech team couldn't get the ballasts working correctly, supply chain and funding issues.


I joined Platinum a recently and have really been impressed with the technology and just how passionate Platinum's customer base is about the product. I believe its a top quality product at a great price. The 5 year warranty and great customer service does hurt either. We have a really great team and just hope that everyone gets the opportunity to smoke the dankest and stankest weed.

My recommendation for anyone getting into some aspect of this space, would be to take a look at the skills they have any how they could be beneficial to this space. This industry needs everyone...growers, accountants, security, sales people, lighting scientists, chemists, etc...you name it. Then dive in an learn as much as you can. Never be afraid to ask questions. Meet with people who are where you wanna be and keep on growing the dream!!!

TOM!

 

[Dinafem-Mark]

Whaaaaa???? She our next guest???

We wish lol I meant I had her playing in the background

All the best

Mark..

 

[johnp540]

I've always been in cannabis, just never really a grower myself. I've worked on a few grows with a buddy of mine in San Francisco back in the mid 2000's. They were pretty much grey market basement grows of around 200 plants. I learn a lot about HID technology back then. I now live in Tampa, FL where Cannabis is pretty much black market, and I have a daughter so, I don't grow myself. I worked for a HID company based out of Oak Ridge TN for four years and was responsible with helping launch a line of controllable HID (CMH and DE) ballasts. While I was there, I worked with a number of scientist and engineers. One of them was credited with developing the first solid state 100% electronic HID ballast. During that time i spent a lot of time researching all types of grow lighting technology on the market (induction, plazma, MH, CMH, HPS, LED, etc...). We had a full lab with an integrated sphere where we could test multiple different types of technologies and compare spectrums and PAR result. I also worked closely with the Plant Sciences department UT Knoxville, on how different spectrums of light effect plant growth. I found it fascinating and learned quite a bit during that time. Unfortunately the line of HID ballasts and controls were never released, because the tech team couldn't get the ballasts working correctly, supply chain and funding issues.


I joined Platinum a recently and have really been impressed with the technology and just how passionate Platinum's customer base is about the product. I believe its a top quality product at a great price. The 5 year warranty and great customer service does hurt either. We have a really great team and just hope that everyone gets the opportunity to smoke the dankest and stankest weed.

My recommendation for anyone getting into some aspect of this space, would be to take a look at the skills they have any how they could be beneficial to this space. This industry needs everyone...growers, accountants, security, sales people, lighting scientists, chemists, etc...you name it. Then dive in an learn as much as you can. Never be afraid to ask questions. Meet with people who are where you wanna be and keep on growing the dream!!!

That's cool as hell. Thanks for the advice also. That's something I haven't thought of, I feel dumb actually lol as far as all the other jobs opening up in the industry. Great insight I appreciate it.

 

[Micron Creek]

Thanks for stopping by
@Dinafem-Mark and @PlatinumLEDTom !

 

[budelee]

We wish lol I meant I had her playing in the background

All the best

Mark..

I bet mohawk could sign her on....

 

[Eclectic Elle]

What a great interview it's been, clearly a lot of respect and appreciation between you two @Dinafem-Mark and @PlatinumLEDTom ! Thanks so much for your time tonight!

 

[trailanimal]

TOM, MARK
HAPPY TRAILS!