CBDfutute4
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how many of you dudes do it???
What type of lights do u use??
What type of lights do u use??
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noone88
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I love angled adjustawings at the ends of tables. Easy to set up, very good use of 600 or 1000 watts.
CBDfutute4
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I am new, spent quite a bit setting up. Plan to use my t5 to veg but not I have it mounted horizontally in the back wall of my closet. I have in 4100k bulbs cuz I'm flowering
I know i need a real led. My galaxy 300 is just enough give some good red off. I still have 6 cfls, 23/42w n 2700 n 6500
But why not more people using side/angled lighting??
Ideally some led strips, but the T5 really brighten things up a ton. I know an hps will get down, below & into the canopy......but just seems like some cheap insurance??
Am I wrong? Wasteful?
Just trying to learn as much as I can n make the best of the space I have.
I know i need a real led. My galaxy 300 is just enough give some good red off. I still have 6 cfls, 23/42w n 2700 n 6500
But why not more people using side/angled lighting??
Ideally some led strips, but the T5 really brighten things up a ton. I know an hps will get down, below & into the canopy......but just seems like some cheap insurance??
Am I wrong? Wasteful?
Just trying to learn as much as I can n make the best of the space I have.
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hawkman
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are you happy with the galaxyhrdro 300 ? so use cfl's for side lighting with led's ? side lighting can increase yields by 25% (+) would not grow without side lighting in flower.
CBDfutute4
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No. Not happy.
Getting a 315 mch or timber led.
$80 300w leds are not quality pieces
Been buying extra lights since I got it. I made a tiny cfl light box n am making a larger one til I can afford a $500 light.
I have a post on 225w leds. Check it, got lots of light recs n advice. Cats here know wtf is up n don't bs around.
Spend your cash setting up n reap benefits
GL
Cbd4
Getting a 315 mch or timber led.
$80 300w leds are not quality pieces
Been buying extra lights since I got it. I made a tiny cfl light box n am making a larger one til I can afford a $500 light.
I have a post on 225w leds. Check it, got lots of light recs n advice. Cats here know wtf is up n don't bs around.
Spend your cash setting up n reap benefits
GL
Cbd4
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hawkman
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were is post - sounds like i will need cfls' for side lighting with thw galzxyhrdro 330's (have to for a 3by2 space)
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hawkman
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your right - but Kind LED has strips starting at about $600.00 way way to much - heard that the ones on amason are junk - what do you think?
CBDfutute4
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Yes. For sure get real 23w, says they are like 50/60 watts but u can tell how long the spiral bulb is and get a good idea
23 are like 1.3 inch long. Get the two one outlet splinter and get two shops spot lights. One on each side, 6500 for cfl. U get lots of red out of the galaxy.
23 are like 1.3 inch long. Get the two one outlet splinter and get two shops spot lights. One on each side, 6500 for cfl. U get lots of red out of the galaxy.
CBDfutute4
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So use two of these, but bulbs in each
But this is s low budget fix. Nothing major will happen with n extra 100w of cfl light.
Making two tiny cfl light hoods or boxes
http://gelatotv.com/cfl-grow-light-fixture.aspx
But this is s low budget fix. Nothing major will happen with n extra 100w of cfl light.
Making two tiny cfl light hoods or boxes
http://gelatotv.com/cfl-grow-light-fixture.aspx
CBDfutute4
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This is the top side of mine. I have two true long 42w in each side.
Then I have a 6 bulb one 80% done but went on vacation n got sidetracked
Got all parts, mostly built. Just wire n finishing touches n make sure it wouldn't ever catch fire.
These isn't ideal but cheap and lovallly bought, I started with half the parts from when I just had cfl n a 35w led bulb from veg.
Doesn't get lower into canopy......but I have light from top n all back wall
Then I have a 6 bulb one 80% done but went on vacation n got sidetracked
Got all parts, mostly built. Just wire n finishing touches n make sure it wouldn't ever catch fire.
These isn't ideal but cheap and lovallly bought, I started with half the parts from when I just had cfl n a 35w led bulb from veg.
Doesn't get lower into canopy......but I have light from top n all back wall
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hawkman
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thanks !!! Have used 500 watter's cfl's ( 105 in total watt used) with 100 watters for side-lighting (use 33 watts) and have gotten very good results now wanting to increase yields ,ect went to led's - guess going to use cfl's as side-lighting with 2 galxthrdro 300's
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hawkman
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at what distance do you use for veg (18 inches ?) with the galaxy ? flower 12 inches ? can't seem to find your post - thanks
CBDfutute4
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15-22 inches.
Top leaves will show burn. So adjust based on that
Top leaves will show burn. So adjust based on that
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hawkman
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running 18 inches -thanks !!! (12 inches flower ?)
CBDfutute4
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I wouldn't go 12
But lower eod until you see some light burn signs.
Don't go lower then 14, or I wouldn't
But lower eod until you see some light burn signs.
Don't go lower then 14, or I wouldn't
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hawkman
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thanks !! have to hep my eye-out !!! so i'm at 18 inches for veg and then 12-14 flower ????
here is what galaxyhydro recommends :
germination /seedling stage = 48-56 inches
veg stage : 40-48 inches
flower stage : 32-40 inches
these height's seem very high ???? (that;s why I'm so #$%#^% mixed up
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