Timber 4vl & Germinating Seeds = Overkill?

[zurple]

I am setting up a 2x4 tent with dwc hydro setup. I have a Timber 4vl 3500 light and it's my only light I am using.

I am going to germinate some seeds to get started, but not sure if I should use this light over the seedlings, but if so, how far above them to keep from stretching too much? I can run just 2 of the 4 cobs if I need to and it has the dimmer to run lower as well. The Timber website says 18" above canopy, but I think this doesn't include seedlings?

I just don't want to screw them up off the bat. This is my first grow, so be gentle. lol

 

[sammy2]

I am setting up a 2x4 tent with dwc hydro setup. I have a Timber 4vl 3500 light and it's my only light I am using.

I am going to germinate some seeds to get started, but not sure if I should use this light over the seedlings, but if so, how far above them to keep from stretching too much? I can run just 2 of the 4 cobs if I need to and it has the dimmer to run lower as well. The Timber website says 18" above canopy, but I think this doesn't include seedlings?

I just don't want to screw them up off the bat. This is my first grow, so be gentle. lol

I would adjust the cobs down to 200 watt for a few weeks and go from there.

 

[zurple]

How far away should I place the light? Going to be odd seeing 2-3 tiny little sprouts sitting in the grow tent with so much room and 400 watt lights over them.

 

[Aqua Man]

Ok it's not the best but will get ya close. Download "light meter" app by My mobile tools dev. If you have an android.

For seedlings 5000-10000 lumens max.

If your light is dimmable I would hang about 18" and dim to reach those levels. If it's not just adjust the height.

After the 3-4 node you can start increasing about 5000-7000 lumen a week but watch for signs of light stress.

Like I say it's not as good as an actual par meter but much better than nothing

 

[OldManRiver]

I'd run it at full strength, but put the light about 30" above them. If the seedlings stretch, lower the light 2" a day down to 20 inches.

 

[zurple]

Ok it's not the best but will get ya close. Download "light meter" app by My mobile tools dev. If you have an android.

For seedlings 5000-10000 lumens max.

If your light is dimmable I would hang about 18" and dim to reach those levels. If it's not just adjust the height.

After the 3-4 node you can start increasing about 5000-7000 lumen a week but watch for signs of light stress.

Like I say it's not as good as an actual par meter but much better than nothing

Thanks for the advice, and I will try that app. I may consider getting a par meter in the future, especially if I take this hobby on full time. This is my first run with bag seed, so I won't be out much if it goes south. I'd rather practice with the free seeds before dropping cash on premium seeds.

 

[zurple]

I'd run it at full strength, but put the light about 30" above them. If the seedlings stretch, lower the light 2" a day down to 20 inches.

Thanks OldManRiver. I am reading through your indoor mini grow now.

 

[Burned Haze]

Dim it ( I start at 15ish%) and adjust per day and watch how the plants react ( have the reflector 10-12 inches away )