theherbalizor's Penetrator 345w Test

[theherbalizor]

Sorry for lack of updates. I have the images its just finding the time to sort them as I have a new camera now and its taking a while to get used to new lenses etc.

But the LED is chugging along nicely. ATM, the buds are that of what I would expect from a 400w or even a 600w in the same area. Nice and large. TBH already bigger than I thought the final result will be.

 

[Snafu]

I am pulling up a chair, just trying to save enough money to get a 345w, just really hard to find that kinda of cash as that is 2 months wage but the savings over HID lighting is what i am after.

 

[Green81]

nice1 herby.................

 

[theherbalizor]

Ok, finally some updates.

Definitely over vegged. I should have just put two plants in. I had planned to put these in 1m tent, and even then I think there would have been too much growth. But with some chopping back, lots of bending and tucking here are some day 24 shots.

 

[theherbalizor]

And here is day 30 update after the last tuck session. Will take some more shots soon as now on day 35.

 

[Fred]

Man, your grows are freaking on point. I'll be checking this out because you certainly can grow and anyone to say otherwise has got be fn joking. It looks great and I like the pink colors from the LED.

 

[organic herbalist]

looking great for LEDS

 

[beezleb878]

how far away is your light?

Do they heat a bit or truly little to not much? thanks.

I would say it puts out about the same heat as a T5 8 strip array. Or perhaps slightly less.

Found my answer in your thread thanks.

 

[theherbalizor]

Actually, I have to go back on my initial findings. It puts out FAR LESS heat than my T5 array.

I have my t5 in a dr150 with 550 cmh exhaust. Its running at 28.8 atm.

The LED is in a dr80 so almost a quarter the size of the 150 but using a 250 cmh exhaust and its running at 23 deg atm. As to the heat of the unit to touch, The plants could grow into the unit and not burn.... but they would have other issues if left too close.

 

[beezleb878]

Actually, I have to go back on my initial findings. It puts out FAR LESS heat than my T5 array.

I have my t5 in a dr150 with 550 cmh exhaust. Its running at 28.8 atm.

The LED is in a dr80 so almost a quarter the size of the 150 but using a 250 cmh exhaust and its running at 23 deg atm. As to the heat of the unit to touch, The plants could grow into the unit and not burn.... but they would have other issues if left too close.

Thank you very much. I love your grow and its one of the main reason I come here.

 

[theherbalizor]

Thanks Beez,

dMZ - Done. Take care.

Ok, so I figured as I am playing with my new camera and lenses, I would throw up some day 35 shots.

All looking great. Some people seam to think LED's are not capable of growing bud. Well this bud is super sticky, super dense. Has a lovely aroma profile. All comparable to HID grown bud, but more like mHal grown. The stressless factor.

Anyway, on with the show. Day 35

 

[Green81]

mmmmmmmmmmm nice pics.

G81

p.s buds look good for the 35days.. plants in perfect health as usual Herby, wish I could say the same for my grow at the moment, gonna throw pics up tonight.

 

[Jalisco Kid]

The buds on top look fine but I do not see any cotton balls down below. Can you take a shot say 10" below to see the flower and stem thickness? Suerte JK

 

[theherbalizor]

OK guys, day 43 update.

These are loving it as am I. I am very impressed with this so far. Stunningly surprised.

Also getting to grips with the camera and lenses.

So all shots taken with Nikon D90 - still all auto settings.

First few with Nikor 16-85 DX lense.

Then the Tamron F2 60 m Macro

And the super close ups Sigma 105 DG EX.

Day 43

 

[RIPP]

hi theherbalizor

absolutely amazing pictures!

:cool0010:

 

[SmokeTrichs]

Looking Dank there, Herb!

 

[biggs]

nice update herb. their looking real good. can't wait for some harvest shots.

 

[whitelion]

Subbed! Killer grow!

 

[Tobor the 8th Man]

They look great. I have a 345w now and will be up and running soon.

Good job so far therb.

 

[FARM THIS]

the nugs seem to be a little small for day 35?? i have been using 1000 for years now and by day 35 mine seem to be about double that by now .... could be there is nothing to compare by size but... i am def interested in your ligfhts because ive been wanting to switch forever and a day .. leds are the wave of the future ( no freakin heat ):sun2: