drvonshineck
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So I have decided to take the advice of my fellow growers and buy a CFL.
Is it okay to use a 150w 5500k on a autoflower from start to finish?
Is it okay to use a 150w 5500k on a autoflower from start to finish?
What don't you know??? How long have you been doing this???5000k and 5500k is for veg. Blue light and not red. 2u00k is red for flowering. If you want 1 light for both, 3000k and 3500k is right in the middle. Also many smaller light of the same wattage is better than 1 bulb because they need to stay 2-4" to buds to be effective. When with cfls(also have 2 200 watt 2700k from early grows XD), i prefer atleast 5 bit closer to 8 42 watt bulbs per plant. 100 watts is a bare minimum in cfl pwr plant and 200 watts is more recommend if not SOG/SCROG for small plants IMO.
I read A LOT XD even though i didn't start growing untill 2012, i believe i was intrigued around '07. Just took awhile to actually get involved. I feel RIU is the best site(grow weed easy is only a few years old but easily a top info spot just not a fourm like here), bit also read around on Grass city, Icmag or however it is spelled and recently found AFN. I just like to read XDWhat don't you know??? How long have you been doing this???
Me too!!! I'm reading up on an hlg qb right now... I'm trying to find out what the best light for my small tent is... I'm leaning towards the QB 288 135w...I read A LOT XD even though i didn't start growing untill 2012, i believe i was intrigued around '07. Just took awhile to actually get involved. I feel RIU is the best site(grow weed easy is only a few years old but easily a top info spot just not a fourm like here), bit also read around on Grass city, Icmag or however it is spelled and recently found AFN. I just like to read XD
Thats what i got for my first QB/Cob. I used to have a Area 51 led(red/blue but actually good led not Chinese stuff). I never grew in a tent, but with autos figured id want all the light hitting them as possible, so got a 4x4x6 set that shit up and was like uhhhh.... should've gone a tad smaller. 135 flowers 2-2.5x2-2.5 so id need 4 to use my whole tent effectively. Definatley going to have 2 for sure though. Its very bright. Light and looks neat which is important for my odcness.Me too!!! I'm reading up on an hlg qb right now... I'm trying to find out what the best light for my small tent is... I'm leaning towards the QB 288 135w...
It's crazy how much we have in commonThats what i got for my first QB/Cob. I used to have a Area 51 led(red/blue but actually good led not Chinese stuff). I never grew in a tent, but with autos figured id want all the light hitting them as possible, so got a 4x4x6 set that shit up and was like uhhhh.... should've gone a tad smaller. 135 flowers 2-2.5x2-2.5 so id need 4 to use my whole tent effectively. Definatley going to have 2 for sure though. Its very bright. Light and looks neat which is important for my odcness.
Spill the beans XD i don't live in a legal growing state(NY), but often wish i knew a grower near me to actually grow and teach/learn from each other. Tried to get my buddy but his wife said no sir can do XDIt's crazy how much we have in common
I'm in Ohio dude,it's not legal here either, I love being an outlaw!!! Been to prison for it, fuck it,catch me if you can!!! The gov.said that rec.use will be legal in 2019!!! I can't wait!!! Not that it matters!!!Spill the beans XD i don't live in a legal growing state(NY), but often wish i knew a grower near me to actually grow and teach/learn from each other. Tried to get my buddy but his wife said no sir can do XD
Well its mid May already(not like i can believe it)I'm in Ohio dude,it's not legal here either, I love being an outlaw!!! Been to prison for it, fuck it,catch me if you can!!! The gov.said that rec.use will be legal in 2019!!! I can't wait!!! Not that it matters!!!
Damn!!! That set up is vicious!!!Why take any chances with spectrum ? If apply the lights effectively then you get some proper weed for your efforts ... One bulb is not enough.
- 5500k are great for vegging ( ecosmart or feint electric bulbs )
- SIDE of spiral is the most light .... Reflectors are recommended.
- More the Better ( multiple bulbs ) for a proper grow.
- simple swap to 2700k bulbs provide the needed spectrum to stimulate proper flowering.
- pick ONE schedule - stick all the way to end.
- You CAN MIX SPECTRUMS - both 5000k/5500k with 2700k " warm " ( equal ratio or higher 2700k ).
- SURROUND THE PLANT WITH LIGHT - sides / mids / supplement
- MIN. 4-5 bulbs per plant to get a decent one.
This from my CFL DAYS .... I actually liked this method ( small grows ) and is similar to other fluorescents. You can " line " a tent with single T5 light attached vertically at tent supports. So many creative ways to use. I built a 12-16 bulb ( depending on socket piece ) per holder .... I ran a mixed ( 5000k / 2700k ) with my autos . There are many bulb adapters on Amazon to use 3 or 4 bulb PER SOCKET.
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It was hella simple ....Damn!!! That set up is vicious!!!