Oh ya do the gavitas have adjustable ballast that will adjust to the 1150 setting like the e-paps?
How did that Sun System end up working for you? About to the pull the trigger on some new gear and thought I'd check in and see how it stacked up to just the Gavita.Yeah, they definitely pump some heat! I had 12 e paps in a 17x18 room with a dedicated 5 ton PLUS the house's central AC, and it was barely able to keep up with them. On the bright side though, that was my best harvest to date.... I would say you need 3 feet, at a minimum, from the plant tops. You can raise them way up, and still get great penetrations. I had mine raised, what I though was sufficiently, and I still had some light bleaching. The thing about the double ended bulbs is... You've just gotta be ready with some serious AC game and high ceilings, or they'll burn everything up.
Anyhow, the last hood is a Sun System AC/DE hood. The one in the picture is paired with the gavita ballast and phillips bulb. To me, that's the best possible lighting option out right now. I've got4 of them over 2 18 evos in a 12x12 room. I'm about to pull it down at the end of the week, so I'll let you know how it stacks up to my E-pap and Gavita pulls.
How did your room with those sun system hoods pan out. Is it worth the price tag to pull the trigger and go with those hoods compared to their stock hoods or maybe even a adjust a wing? Thanks for all feedback. I appreciate it much.Yes. The Gavitas have the same adjustable wattage settings as the Epap. The Gavitas also come with 15 foot cords, and the Epaps did not. I had to fork out extra cash just to be able to plug em in. smh..... Yield wise though, they're both outstanding performers. If you can find a way to keep them in your garden, I'm sure it'll pay off for you in the end.
I really liked the single ended agrotech magnums. They were a big seller with a few of my favorite gardeners at the store I worked at so that is why I asked. If I pick them up before you (which is unlikely seeing as you just pulled down more elbows then I will in a couple of years, haha) I will let you know what I think :)@Alice D , @tweedy
Hey guys... Sorry, I've been extra busy lately. Here's what I pulled off each setup:
Gavitas: I had 4 in one room over (2) 4x8 flood and drain tables, and I pulled almost 11 lbs that run. It was a tad bit over 10.75 lbs.....
Here's a look at the new crop. One table is Skywalker OG, and the other table is way overgrown.... Louis OG
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E-Papillions: I had 12 in one room over (72) 7 gal Geopots with 70/30 ratio of coco and grow stone super soil aerators. I pulled almost 35 lbs off that room.
Here's a look at the new crop....
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Sun System ACDE hoods: I just pulled them down, and the dry trim should be done by the end of the day.... I had 4 in one room over 2 UCEvo18s, and one bucket was empty due to a clumsy mishap. The side with only 17 plants pulled 5 lbs of OG, and the other side was full of Platinum Bubba. I haven't gotten a full tally on the bubba yet, but I'm expecting at least 5, probably 6 or better though. That strain has been the biggest yielder of anything I've ran yet.
Here are some shots from that crop....
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In my experience, double ended bulbs make all the difference in the world. Before I started using them, I was hitting around 2 lbs per light. I haven't really seen a difference in yields between each setup, they've been equally great across the board. The only thing I will say is that the Papillions are a real bitch on the eyes while I'm working in that room. Also, there's an Agrotech Magnum double ended reflector that I haven't used yet, but it looks awesome, so I'm gonna give that a go on my next run.
@Alice D , @tweedy
Hey guys... Sorry, I've been extra busy lately. Here's what I pulled off each setup:
Gavitas: I had 4 in one room over (2) 4x8 flood and drain tables, and I pulled almost 11 lbs that run. It was a tad bit over 10.75 lbs.....
Here's a look at the new crop. One table is Skywalker OG, and the other table is way overgrown.... Louis OG
View attachment 388555 View attachment 388556
E-Papillions: I had 12 in one room over (72) 7 gal Geopots with 70/30 ratio of coco and grow stone super soil aerators. I pulled almost 35 lbs off that room.
Here's a look at the new crop....
View attachment 388552 View attachment 388553
Sun System ACDE hoods: I just pulled them down, and the dry trim should be done by the end of the day.... I had 4 in one room over 2 UCEvo18s, and one bucket was empty due to a clumsy mishap. The side with only 17 plants pulled 5 lbs of OG, and the other side was full of Platinum Bubba. I haven't gotten a full tally on the bubba yet, but I'm expecting at least 5, probably 6 or better though. That strain has been the biggest yielder of anything I've ran yet.
Here are some shots from that crop....
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In my experience, double ended bulbs make all the difference in the world. Before I started using them, I was hitting around 2 lbs per light. I haven't really seen a difference in yields between each setup, they've been equally great across the board. The only thing I will say is that the Papillions are a real bitch on the eyes while I'm working in that room. Also, there's an Agrotech Magnum double ended reflector that I haven't used yet, but it looks awesome, so I'm gonna give that a go on my next run.
@Alice D , @tweedy
Hey guys... Sorry, I've been extra busy lately. Here's what I pulled off each setup:
Gavitas: I had 4 in one room over (2) 4x8 flood and drain tables, and I pulled almost 11 lbs that run. It was a tad bit over 10.75 lbs.....
Here's a look at the new crop. One table is Skywalker OG, and the other table is way overgrown.... Louis OG
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18 days to go. I'm ready now really ready. Very excited time is standing still now.Beautiful harvest !!! Thinking your babies close? Exciting ...looks like some positive things are happening for u ..:)
Trust me sugar, it stands still right now soon it goes like a rocket ship,.....my girl just celebrated her 7thbday and it feels like she just started talking......18 days to go. I'm ready now really ready. Very excited time is standing still now.
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