whitebb2727
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Light ???
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churchhaze
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Actually yes. Lamps don't become more or less efficient for certain types of grows. That's what you were claiming.
MichiganMedGrower
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I'd say it's what you're claiming. I'm claiming that there are other factors than type of lamp used to be considered.
churchhaze
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That's why it's important that you use the correct words.
MichiganMedGrower
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How would you have put it for me?
churchhaze
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Maybe that you think it's less effective?
MichiganMedGrower
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I think if you have limited height or for a gentler evenly lit veg area they can be the right choice.
Or for a million other creative reasons I am sure...
Like my reason;
If you need to flower in a closet like my 80 year old house with low ceilings like I want to have a finishing spot for almost done plants I am debating cmh or t5. They seem the right choices.
But I love my sunlight supply 2 ft 8 bulb with ge bulbs installed. And I was thinking half and half red and blue or a little more red instead.
It isn't an either or kind of situation. They are all tools.
Or for a million other creative reasons I am sure...
Like my reason;
If you need to flower in a closet like my 80 year old house with low ceilings like I want to have a finishing spot for almost done plants I am debating cmh or t5. They seem the right choices.
But I love my sunlight supply 2 ft 8 bulb with ge bulbs installed. And I was thinking half and half red and blue or a little more red instead.
It isn't an either or kind of situation. They are all tools.
MichiganMedGrower
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I keep forgetting the reply button so please look above
whitebb2727
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I saw some plants hanging. They looked good.
Yield? Those could've been wet in the pic. Looked like a decent haul for the watts used.
Your statement about yield means nothing really. For one your basing that on my auto run with single colas.
My previous scrog run yielded a lot more but had problems.
I'm sure cobs and hid yield more. Doesn't mean better.
I think mixed spectrum is better and the only way to achieve that in my space is t5.
I very well know where t5 stands in performance and efficiency. I know where it stands compared to other types of lights.
Knowing all this, I still choose to run t5. I like the product it produces.
I have not made any other claims. I have not claimed it will yield more, cost less or anything of the sort.
I don't even push t5 unless someone is already considering it.
Now, can we get on with talking about t5's in this t5 thread without you being an ass in it?
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MichiganMedGrower
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Nicely said. May I ask yours and other opinions about using my 8 bulb T5 for finishing flowers just across the room from my 1200 watts of HPS. The area will get quite a bit of ambient light from the big hoods.
Need 2 ft Bulbs so I think Hortilux is out for now.
whitebb2727
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Htg supply has a good selection of t5 bulbs.
http://www.htgsupply.com/categories/grow-light-components/grow-light-bulbs/t5-bulbs
I think @hyroot posted a link for thier eBay store and the bulbs were cheaper.
MichiganMedGrower
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I forgot to say what spectrums and brands you all suggest for the 8 bulb? I will check out that store too.
I have been posting about the 3 to one ratio red to blue but for finishing maybe more blue as you guys seem to notice improvement. Now is my chance to see for myself with my garden showing consistent results.
I have been posting about the 3 to one ratio red to blue but for finishing maybe more blue as you guys seem to notice improvement. Now is my chance to see for myself with my garden showing consistent results.
whitebb2727
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I would use a couple of the 10,000k finishing bulbs. One with the uva added if using it just to finish.
If you are heavy red in flower going heavy blue the last bit will benefit it.
Some that use single bulb hid setups will use mh through stretch then hps and then the mh again the last week or two.
If you are heavy red in flower going heavy blue the last bit will benefit it.
Some that use single bulb hid setups will use mh through stretch then hps and then the mh again the last week or two.
hyroot
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just search agro max t5 on ebay. thats htg supply's brand.
id go with a mix of the 5400k and 2700k.
MichiganMedGrower
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Nice comparison
MichiganMedGrower
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Mine are 6500k now. I think Ge reds are the 2700. What ratio do you like?
MichiganMedGrower
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I might be wrong about that 6500k. It's standard for ge and spectralux.
ttystikk
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I've flowered under T12 and while it was fluffy, it was also potent!
I think those who like what they get under T5 will absolutely love their results from COB LED.
Less heat, better spectrum, more performance. Even the initial cost is coming down.
Oh, and quality? People can tell the difference between my best HID grown produce and that grown under COB LED...
From across the room.
I think those who like what they get under T5 will absolutely love their results from COB LED.
Less heat, better spectrum, more performance. Even the initial cost is coming down.
Oh, and quality? People can tell the difference between my best HID grown produce and that grown under COB LED...
From across the room.
MichiganMedGrower
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I'm only considering the t5 spot to finish during a maybe 2 water fade while the plant doesn't really need the HPS. With the galaxy ballasts and blockbuster hoods I'm getting some foxtailing and leaf bleaching that last week. And I can't lower the plants anymore by then.
I think the full spectrum and reduced intensity may help quality during that time. While she yellows a little.
PerroVerde
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My first runs were a mexi brick bag seed pheno I cloned and ran under a grip of t12's. Fluffy and airy buds but did they pack a punch. Far better then the sack they came from just a bitch to dry and cure and one hell of a learning curve. I would bend the clones over and have the branches grow up into the lights. I often think back to those simple set ups and how much fun the thrill of initial success was...
