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Was considering this variable to as to why my plants always take so much time to ripen and half the time never even see amber before yellow. I was either going to try to run hps alongside my LEDs to get the benefits of the uv and b from that but I think I might just invest in the agromax and see if that solves my issuesi've been debating this lately. with the qb boards i run (same as you basically) trich coverage is on point and the environment is dialed in. i think additional UV would be beneficial, but I can't say for sure, not sure it would have enough impact to really make things any better.
Yes, I should have mentioned but the ripening is an even bigger issue. Last run was first time 100% LEDs and they just wouldn’t ripen. Huge buds but calyxes didn’t swell as much and pistils wouldn’t recede like I was accustomed to.Was considering this variable to as to why my plants always take so much time to ripen and half the time never even see amber before yellow. I was either going to try to run hps alongside my LEDs to get the benefits of the uv and b from that but I think I might just invest in the agromax and see if that solves my issues
i would say that was likely due to ancillary environmental factors including possibly nutrition. LED demands a tiny bit more of just about everything -- temps, RH, calmag, base nutes... it takes a few runs to really dial in what the plants want with em. i think that's 90% why a lot of HID growers that make the switch bitch about yield and quality because it really is like switching mediums. It takes a run or three to really get everything dialed right.Yes, I should have mentioned but the ripening is an even bigger issue. Last run was first time 100% LEDs and they just wouldn’t ripen. Huge buds but calyxes didn’t swell as much and pistils wouldn’t recede like I was accustomed to.
Yes. In our grows we have seen UV increase to the point of doubling the amount of trichs we get. We have used it since. LED's do not currently have the full UV capability, until they do, we use a pair of Lizard UV bulbs.Ok so I have a bunch of quantum board style LEDs now with Samsung LM301Bs and a scattering of red and IR. Is it worth the money and hassle to add UV. I was leaning towards agromax pure UV based on research.
I’m all LEDs now. My HPS grows did seem to have bigger calyx and trichs but o also changed other variables. So to all the LED only growers using these full spectrum (3000K and 5000K) Samsung diodes, is it worth it???
What’s the wattage of those per sq/ft. Or what do you use in your area. With watts and size?I run the Agromax pure UV tubes with my quantum boards, run for an hour in the middle of lights on during flower. I think it is very beneficial.
that's that fuzzy bud i'm after right there. my shit shines, but it ain't fuzzy like that. need it in mah lyfe.I have a single two foot, two bulb t5 fixture, about 50 watts. I hang it in the middle of 4ftx11ft table. That fixture worked like a charm last run over 6ftx6ft of canopy. I think it's more about exposure to UV, and less about intensity. I ran the same 50 watts in a 4x4 tent on my first grow, I don't think it worked any more or less between a 4x4 tent and 6x6 canopy in a room. Yet to see if effectiveness will decrease over a longer footprint, I am looking to maybe get another fixture to even out the spread. If I'm anywhere in the room when that thing is on, I can feel it on my skin so I'm sure everything is exposed. This is a bottom bud from the last run, trichomes on trichomes View attachment 1195536
You think a few of the reptile 2.0 coil uvb bulbs would do it or would it be more efficient going with the t5s?Yes. In our grows we have seen UV increase to the point of doubling the amount of trichs we get. We have used it since. LED's do not currently have the full UV capability, until they do, we use a pair of Lizard UV bulbs.
The T8's are more efficient, but I find the plants love the reptile bulbs more. 2 bulbs in a 4x4 tent.You think a few of the reptile 2.0 coil uvb bulbs would do it or would it be more efficient going with the t5s?
I have a 8x10 full canopy. So 2 or 3 of the 4’ (50 watt each) should do the trick. Thanks for the advise.I have a single two foot, two bulb t5 fixture, about 50 watts. I hang it in the middle of 4ftx11ft table. That fixture worked like a charm last run over 6ftx6ft of canopy. I think it's more about exposure to UV, and less about intensity. I ran the same 50 watts in a 4x4 tent on my first grow, I don't think it worked any more or less between a 4x4 tent and 6x6 canopy in a room. Yet to see if effectiveness will decrease over a longer footprint, I am looking to maybe get another fixture to even out the spread. If I'm anywhere in the room when that thing is on, I can feel it on my skin so I'm sure everything is exposed. This is a bottom bud from the last run, trichomes on trichomes View attachment 1195536
When you say reptile bulbs do you mean the round heat lamp bulbs that have the glowing filament? And if so what wattage do you recommend? I have a new Scorpion Diablo board and its insanely powerful but since its LED sometimes I will still see Calcium deficiencies in the more nutrient hungry strains. I would love to throw a pair of UV bulbs in my 4x4 but want to make sure I get the correct ones.The T8's are more efficient, but I find the plants love the reptile bulbs more. 2 bulbs in a 4x4 tent.
When you say reptile bulbs do you mean the round heat lamp bulbs that have the glowing filament? And if so what wattage do you recommend? I have a new Scorpion Diablo board and its insanely powerful but since its LED sometimes I will still see Calcium deficiencies in the more nutrient hungry strains. I would love to throw a pair of UV bulbs in my 4x4 but want to make sure I get the correct ones.
When you say reptile bulbs do you mean the round heat lamp bulbs that have the glowing filament? And if so what wattage do you recommend? I have a new Scorpion Diablo board and its insanely powerful but since its LED sometimes I will still see Calcium deficiencies in the more nutrient hungry strains. I would love to throw a pair of UV bulbs in my 4x4 but want to make sure I get the correct ones.
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