CFL Grow: 85w cfl perpetual SOG op

hmk024

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Sorry i havent updated in a while, been kinda busy, also started a new job. Things are going good so far, have new set of clones, 6 of BK and 6 of True OG in the clone dome, 5 days in. Still getting close to the lights in the flower box with the other plants. They have been twist tied down a bit, but they just broke thru it and started curling back upwards haha, strong little beasts! I had been working this new job and tired alot, one day my plants got wilty from over drying in the soil, man i felt like i had been slippin. They bounced back with ph'd water and 5ml of Trinity. Some leaves look like doo doo, but all in all the plant is healthy again. Damn this new job for throwin me off course! haha. Peas out!
 

hmk024

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Starting to danken up alot, more crystals are appearing than ever. Im happy for these plants, infact... i might have to lop off 2 inches of my table i built, the 2nd wave rocketed up to the lights like the first ones! I wonder if you can train your stems to make crazy buds, zig zag, looped, corkscrew effect, that would be awesome.
 

WvMade

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How many watts you got again man? I've got 305 I'm pretty sure quick estimate 4x65 watters and 2x26 watters i even use the same fan as you =) well i got 2 of them. how do you hang them on thr wall without the vibrating noise? mines loud as fuck if i try to hang it
 

hmk024

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I use 6x85w so 510w, in an 1.5sq ft. area (16.5x24.5). I guess the fan i got came with lil rubber rings on them and they kinda keep it firm against the wood. I used "plumbers tape" (ive called it nail/screw tape) aka galvanized hanger. Its the thing metal with holes so u can screw/nail something to.
 

hmk024

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hell yea arch! i gave it a lil squeezy squeeze and it was pretty solid compared to other buds, much nicer formation too. Your buds look amazing too! did you see my little twist tie picture? had to point the cola's down tin order to keep them from light burning, surprised the rocketed up that high.

WV i guess it depends on how "cheap" the fans are, mine was almost 15$, it was super hard to find a little fan like that, had to go online to order it. sob was 9$ plus shipping GD!. Try using electrical or duct tape to wrap around to make feet for the fan, hopefully that will act as a vibration absorber to stop the rattling.
 

WvMade

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Mine was 10$ at lowes and i seen them at walmart for the same price and i took a piece of eggcrate foam and taped them around and it prety much solved everything. im subed btw i have been for awhile but i stick to the shadows just lurkin around =D
 

hmk024

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hey hmk, i'm liking the setup, could i see a photo or 2 of your reflectors, always looking for new ideas
Sure man, here are a few pics, all parts purchased at home dePOT, heh, each socket part was about 2-3$, the reflector is actually a 2ft duct that u connect the pieces together, just creased in the middle, and it was about 3-4$ i beleive. 6ft. NON grounded cord(no 3rd prong on plug) used to wire it up cost about 2$. The bulb is a natural daylight 5k kelvin 85watt CFL, fits in regular light sockets, about 15-20$ per bulb (www.1000bulbs.com is where i purchased them). hope all this helps mang!

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