Club 600

[jigfresh]

I also have dim able ballast I'm going to buy a mh veg bulb for my rhino tomorow, should I just buy the 400w bulb as that's all I plan on using or use a 600w bulb at the 400w setting

If you are going to use it at 400 for the most part, I'd get a 400 bulb. In my opinion it will perform better than the 600 @ the lower wattage. Also it might not be good for a bulb to be under powered. Not sure about that at all, i just know that lost of things like being powered at a certain level and performance and lifespan drop off when the proper power isn't supplied.

Plus a 400 should be a little cheaper than a 600.

 

[errb]

so what exactly is the point of running a dimmable ballast if you should run the bulb at maximum anyways?

E.

 

[mantiszn]

running a 400w hps bulb in a 600 dimmable.. but plan on getting a 400w mh for veg and a 600w hps for flower. will run the 400 at 400 and the 600 at 600..

I also have dim able ballast I'm going to buy a mh veg bulb for my rhino tomorow, should I just buy the 400w bulb as that's all I plan on using or use a 600w bulb at the 400w setting

so what exactly is the point of running a dimmable ballast if you should run the bulb at maximum anyways?

E.

 

[curious old fart]

I recently changed a 400mh for a 4' 6 bulb T-5 because the T-5 has a better footprint and is cooler. The effective range of a 400 is 2' X 2', where the T-5 is 4' X 2'-less power, better growth and more plants...and the prices are comparable.


cof

 

[bassman999]

Tahoe OG 33 days flowering


Herijuana and Stank Ape newborns

EDIT not sure how a 2 week old pic of 707 clone got in here.

 

[jigfresh]

Damn bassman. They look really healthy and happy. What the hell you doing over there??? what you thinking on the tahoe. 9 weeks?

 

[mantiszn]

how many watt t-5 bulbs? 55? need to look into the price of a ready made rig, can't be arsed putting one together..

edit: may need to wait a bit, sure the mh will be ok in the mean time, in a aircooled hood so can keep it close and with a decent spread, only a 3x3 anyway. definitely keep this in mind though. next payday.. *need to stop buying more growing shit*

I recently changed a 400mh for a 4' 6 bulb T-5 because the T-5 has a better footprint and is cooler. The effective range of a 400 is 2' X 2', where the T-5 is 4' X 2'-less power, better growth and more plants...and the prices are comparable.


cof

 

[bassman999]

Damn bassman. They look really healthy and happy. What the hell you doing over there??? what you thinking on the tahoe. 9 weeks?

Nothing special, just the cheapo powdered grow and bloom by GH and Pro Silicate and Liquid Karma

The nutes every other watering and the Silica and Karma every watering. **EDIT I add Calmag every other watering also** EDIT 2** used Rhizzotonic for 1st 4 waterings after I up-potted them from the clones.

I have no idea on flowering length, I have heard so mnay things.
Lordjin I think ran it like 7 or 8 weeks I think.
Most stuff I have read says 10-11 wks though

 

[curious old fart]

how many watt t-5 bulbs? 55? need to look into the price of a ready made rig, can't be arsed putting one together..

54 watts per bulb. I got mine from Hightech Garden Supply
http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-SlimStar-4-Foot-6-Lamp-High-Output-T5-Fluorescent.asp
assembly time was about 15 minutes.


cof

 

[bassman999]

I recently changed a 400mh for a 4' 6 bulb T-5 because the T-5 has a better footprint and is cooler. The effective range of a 400 is 2' X 2', where the T-5 is 4' X 2'-less power, better growth and more plants...and the prices are comparable.


cof

I have 4ft 4 bulb T-5 and it will burn the plants if they are within 1-2" of the light, but otherwise they like it.

 

[mantiszn]

took mine down at 11.. maybe 12, pure lemon fuel..
you using fem or regs? tcc gear?

Nothing special, just the cheapo powdered grow and bloom by GH and Pro Silicate and Liquid Karma

The nutes every other watering and the Silica and Karma every watering.

I have no idea on flowering length, I have heard so mnay things.
Lordjin I think ran it like 7 or 8 weeks I think.
Most stuff I have read says 10-11 wks though

 

[bassman999]

took mine down at 11.. maybe 12, pure lemon fuel..
you using fem or regs? tcc gear?

I have clones from the local Craigslist.
I have heard sometimes clones are done faster though??

Thanx for the input on flowering time!
Where did you get yers?

 

[bassman999]

Jig, this grow I am only using r/o water. but in the past I was using tap water most of the time.
I buy 10 gall water every other day lol. Its getting expensive.
There is a machine that is only 20 cents a gallon that I found recently though.

 

[mantiszn]

cali con
regs
other than bit of stretch.. no issues..

I have clones from the local Craigslist.
I have heard sometimes clones are done faster though??

Thanx for the input on flowering time!
Where did you get yers?

 

[mantiszn]

been looking at ro-man myself.
trying to convince the missus we need it for our "drinking water"..

Jig, this grow I am only using r/o water. but in the past I was using tap water most of the time.
I buy 10 gall water every other day lol. Its getting expensive.
There is a machine that is only 20 cents a gallon that I found recently though.

 

[bassman999]

been looking at ro-man myself.
trying to convince the missus we need it for our "drinking water"..

I only drink r/o myself.
I have conditions that I think our crappy well water might be causing or making worse. I drink close to a gall a day myself. Tastes way better as coffee as well

Yeah the doubled height basically 1st 2-3 wks of flower, but seem to have slowed/stopped luckily.

I woulda used my Bushmaster if I knew they were gonna do it. I will next time if I like them.

What is the hgh like, sativa speedy/or indica couchlock?

 

[mantiszn]

yeah we drink brita water. filters cost a dam fortune too..

this is what confused me about the tahoe when looking into it.. its supposed to be a indica right.. ? reckon this is the cut..
however swerves gear seems to lean sativa, would say about 70/30. It's still got the small chunky nugs kush like.. but skinny leaves..

it's been curing now for about 5 months, kicks you in the head like a mule, almost numb like, heady. great daytime smoke if you up and about, however if you lying on the couch, body relaxes and can still doze off or at least stare into this distance with a blank expression of nothingness..

it's one of my favourites in the jars at the moment.

EDIT: versatile is a good way to describe her.
also some of them purp up and get that kind of autumn look, mine didn't but some do. kind of like your avatar

 

[bassman999]

yeah we drink brita water. filters cost a dam fortune too..

this is what confused me about the tahoe when looking into it.. its supposed to be a indica right.. ? reckon this is the cut..
however swerves gear seems to lean sativa, would say about 70/30. It's still got the small chunky nugs kush like.. but skinny leaves..

it's been curing now for about 5 months, kicks you in the head like a mule, almost numb like, heady. great daytime smoke if you up and about, however if you lying on the couch, body relaxes and can still doze off or at least stare into this distance with a blank expression of nothingness..

it's one of my favourites in the jars at the moment.

EDIT: versatile is a good way to describe her.
also some of them purp up and get that kind of autumn look, mine didn't but some do. kind of like your avatar

I was looking for more of a couchlock, but the way you described might make her good for daytime headaches.

My avatar is My Grape Krush grown indoor with nightime temps that drop 15 or so to 55-60*

 

[OGEvilgenius]

Botanicus Prime?

The Xylempwn.

 

[OGEvilgenius]

My favorite cannabis super heroes will always be:

Bluntman & Chronic
("Avenge me, Hemp Knight!")

and

The Fabulous Furry Freak Bros.
(*technically, not super heroes, but pretty fuckin' awesome, none the less)

Bluntman - Smokes a pound in a single bound.