I finally sat down and started getting things situated for my upcoming projects. Seeing as I had some time I did some reading, including the stuff you posted there. Very good information, especially the part about the passive cooling vs active cooling with regards to overall efficiency and initial investment. Just by luck I guess, the heat sinks I ordered will hopefully be capable of completely passive cooling provided the ambient temperature is not too hot.
Speaking of heat sinks, they are the missing piece right now. I was given a tracking number today that says they will arrive by the 28th though, so I am looking forward to getting started. I just flipped the lights to 12-12 on my first 2x4 flood & drain grow. Half the White and half Watussi.
Day 1 - May 25 - First transplanted These were admittedly shitty, unhealthy clones.
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Roughly 4 weeks of veg under 1000watts..... June 19th
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I'll get some more pics tomorrow to show how they've stretched. I flipped the lights the day after I took these. SO far I am pretty happy though. The plants look healthy and everything has been smooth with minimal stress aside from some weird leaf twisting here and there and a little bit of light stress on the taller plants (watussi)
I also have some plants vegging under a t5 now, most likely a mixed batch for the next tray in rotation. I'll be starting with a 2x4 tray every 2 weeks. I would like to step that up to every 11-12 days if possible. Anyhow, here is the veg tray.....
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If you guys are interested, I can post a DIY thread on making the frames and general setup for these tables as well. It's not very difficult and only requires a handheld pipe cutting tool, 3/4" PVC, and some fittings. That may already be well covered elsewhere though....
Oh, P.S. I did break my hip, but only just a little on the tip so there is basically nothing to be done for it. Also, I have a large hematoma(sp) which makes sleeping difficult. However, it will all heal and I'll be back to normal soon enough. Sorry for the long absence.