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  1. mauricem00

    What UV lamp is the best for PM?

    have you considered something like this https://www.amazon.com/Germicidal-Screw-Socket-Light-Replace/dp/B07RSY3H3J a lot of power for not much money.
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    Cree XPE Photo Red 660nm mA?

    not with the violet leds'when plants recieve enough violet the emerson effect goes away you need a lot of red and very little blue for this efect to occur.in fact with enough violet light chlorophyll a emmits deep red as a waste product https://academic.oup.com/jxb/article/51/345/659/652534
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    Cree XPE Photo Red 660nm mA?

    been thinking about adding a few 380,420,470 snd 660 nm diose to a bridgelux strip build 4000k could be an interesting test grow
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    Cree XPE Photo Red 660nm mA?

    going for a little extra resin production?
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    t5 growers I could use some advice plz

    teck lights have les lumens than4ft bulbs but they work great in a 2ft by 2 ft area and are a little more effiecient than 2ft f24 bulbs Ihave a two bulb tek light i use fur vegging my test grows and am very happy with it
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    40 cents per KwHr????!?!?!?!

    i pay $0.09 /kwh I'm a legal PU MM grower and make no profit from my grows so cost is an issue I use an 8 bulb T5 in a 2ft by 4 ft tent and get 8 ounces from an 8 plant S.O.G and am very happy with my cost. I am able to produce enough for myself and my wife for les...
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    NEED HELP CHOOSING A LIGHT

    have you considered a 400 watt MH/HPS OR a 315 watt CMH https://www.ebay.com/itm/Horticulture-400-Watt-MH-HPS-Grow-Light-System-Set-Kit-for-Plant-Growing/121574354910 or https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Grow-315W-CMH-CDM-120-240V-Grow-Light-Fixture-WING-KIT/112578970490. most commercial...
  8. mauricem00

    Is this room too cold to start seedlings? Please help

    why not stick a small CFL over your seeds to warm them up a little.I've done that in cold weather and it worked well
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    Room or Tent

    I have a 2ft by 4 ft T5 tent I realty like. Ialso have a 2ft by 2ft closet lined with mylar.I use for test grows. both work well
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    How long will your LED grow light last? When do you need to replace your LED grow light?

    it would be interesting to see this test run with mono's. is the diode losing output or is this the result of te phosphor breaking down? commercial T5s show a 5% lumen depreciation after 20,000 hours P@A bulbs use a different phosphor and only last about a year.I have considered using red led T5...
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    How long will your LED grow light last? When do you need to replace your LED grow light?

    seems like heat is a big factor in life expectacy.a cheap muffin fan to cool those heatsinks this may be why LED bulbs sold at the hardware store only last 10000 hours. a cheap muffin fan to cool those heat sinks may improve life expectancy for a very small investment
  12. mauricem00

    First run using strips. What yall think?

    LEDs require a different growing style then HIDS but once you learn to grow with them you should do O.K
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    New grower

    I would transplant into good potting soil.takes too long to build good soil from what you have
  14. mauricem00

    Best T5 4 foot for flowering

    I have been running two of these in a 6 bulb fixture for 5 years https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ87DP6/?coliid=I2GA9WD8U48GW9&colid=AW7UKM9ED6GM&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it I veg under (4) 6500k bulbs then add these plant bulbs for flowering.I have tried other bulbs but bot the best results with...
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    4x4 tent led build?

    i still have it 100watts 4000k gen1 strip spentthe finale 3 weeks under HPS to improve bud developement. with the next test grow I will be supplementing 385,420,470 and 660nm diodes
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    4x4 tent led build?

    you can get UV from a small reptile bulb. why 2ft strips for a 4ft tent? I played with bridgelux strips a while back
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    4x4 tent led build?

    DIY with brigelux strips would be your least expensive option and they use the best diodes available. you may consider supplementing with a good UV BULB
  18. mauricem00

    Mars hydro complete kit?

    every led grow light maker make exaggerated claims about their product. the bestva looks like a good light but I can't find information on the diodes they use ur the efficiency of the light. I am considering getting the 1000 for a test grow in a 2ft by 2ft closet lined with Mylar I Like the...
  19. mauricem00

    Quick question

    when i remove thr leave anf bury a few inches of th stock I see new root within 2 weeks
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    Quick question

    fabric pots let water out and air in which is good for your plants
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