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MichiganMedGrower

MichiganMedGrower

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Evil-Mobo said:
My old 2x4 ran the same light but 4 bulbs with the 6500 K and it was perfect because not too much heat and I could get super close to the canopy. Only change I would make is that depending on the ambient temps year round where he lives. Where I use to live 8 bulb would have been too much, where I am now I would most likely be able to pull off the 8 tuber.
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I added a 2 tube to the 8 tube in that 3x3 a while ago. All 6500k. And it still stays fine with both passive vents open and the 4" fan.

But I do maintain a 72 degree or under ambient temperature in the house and room that the tent is in.
 
Evil-Mobo

Evil-Mobo

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MichiganMedGrower said:
I added a 2 tube to the 8 tube in that 3x3 a while ago. All 6500k. And it still stays fine with both passive vents open and the 4" fan.

But I do maintain a 72 degree or under ambient temperature in the house and room that the tent is in.
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Like I said bro was not arguing just giving the guy something to think about since I do not think he mentioned his area. I was running the same 4 inch fan vents etc. We agree on most everything I see you post this was an addition to your comment not meant as argumentative and the 6500K T5's are my favorite too (run cool) and cheap I was running the GE's in my Quantum big boy T5 setup in my old 2x4 with 8 bulbs. That thing was a monster. So far though the new 6500K Citi 1212's are kicking ass for veg

:bigjoint:
 
MichiganMedGrower

MichiganMedGrower

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Evil-Mobo said:
Like I said bro was not arguing just giving the guy something to think about since I do not think he mentioned his area. I was running the same 4 inch fan vents etc. We agree on most everything I see you post this was an addition to your comment not meant as argumentative and the 6500K T5's are my favorite too (run cool) and cheap I was running the GE's in my Quantum big boy T5 setup in my old 2x4 with 8 bulbs. That thing was a monster. So far though the new 6500K Citi 1212's are kicking ass for veg

:bigjoint:
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I didn't think you were arguing. I just wanted to add the ambient temp cause I thought it would help.

Those GE bulbs I used to have seemed higher quality than the stock sun blaze lamps. Which I always have a couple go bad soon.

I have not thought seriously about led's yet. But I sure like the clean setups.
 
Evil-Mobo

Evil-Mobo

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MichiganMedGrower said:
I didn't think you were arguing. I just wanted to add the ambient temp cause I thought it would help.

Those GE bulbs I used to have seemed higher quality than the stock sun blaze lamps. Which I always have a couple go bad soon.

I have not thought seriously about led's yet. But I sure like the clean setups.
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My new nursery/pre veg area with the 6500K Autocobs:

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First lights I have liked as much as my 6500K GE T5 setup so far. Like this better than the 5000K Cree's I use to have in my old DIY light too. Nice cool and efficient just @55W each. Plug and play.
 
naiveCon

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I really appreciate all the help.
I was not aware that you could get a T5 8 bulb 2 foot unit.
For years now, half of my basement has been finished off as a grow room and I have utilized a few of the larger quantum units growing hot peppers and vegetables, very successfully. But problem is now I'm handicapped and cannot go down to my basement.
I am left with growing in my kitchen or dining room with very limited space, reason why I went with a smaller tent and just thought I would try out some of this new technology that everybody is raving about.
Here are my current plants, 7 weeks into veg under 2, 2 foot 24 watt 6500k i think...20170403_195121.jpg
 
MichiganMedGrower

MichiganMedGrower

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naiveCon said:
I really appreciate all the help.
I was not aware that you could get a T5 8 bulb 2 foot unit.
For years now, half of my basement has been finished off as a grow room and I have utilized a few of the larger quantum units growing hot peppers and vegetables, very successfully. But problem is now I'm handicapped and cannot go down to my basement.
I am left with growing in my kitchen or dining room with very limited space, reason why I went with a smaller tent and just thought I would try out some of this new technology that everybody is raving about.
Here are my current plants, 7 weeks into veg under 2, 2 foot 24 watt 6500k i think...View attachment 3918678
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Thanks for filling us in on the situation. Your plants look great!

You could go either way. I really see a whole lot of potential in those single cobs @Evil-Mobo has set up above.

Good luck in all your growing.
 
mauricem00

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MichiganMedGrower said:
https://www.amazon.com/960293-120-volt-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixture/dp/B002YXTB38

This is the lamp I veg with in a 3x3. In your 2x2 you could grow 1 plant to very high quality buds but I would substitute the red flowering bulbs 1-1 for denser bigger nugs.

The blue 6500k bulbs are included with the price.

Just wanted to show you an alternative that is sized perfect for your tent.

I vent mine with a 4" inline fan and cheap speed controller and simply blow the exhaust into the next room and it stays 75 degrees easy.
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this would also be a good choice for a 2ft by 2ft grow space http://www.htgsupply.com/products/growbright-2-foot-tek-light-4-lamp slightly more effiecient than 2ft T5ho bulbs. several growers have built DIY 2G11 cfl (PL-L55) fixtures and had good grows with them. like any florescent they work best with a mix spectrum for flowering (6500k/3000k).I use a 2 bulb version in a 2ft by 2 ft vegging closet and have no problem with heat
 
MichiganMedGrower

MichiganMedGrower

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mauricem00 said:
this would also be a good choice for a 2ft by 2ft grow space http://www.htgsupply.com/products/growbright-2-foot-tek-light-4-lamp slightly more effiecient than 2ft T5ho bulbs. several growers have built DIY 2G11 cfl (PL-L55) fixtures and had good grows with them. like any florescent they work best with a mix spectrum for flowering (6500k/3000k).I use a 2 bulb version in a 2ft by 2 ft vegging closet and have no problem with heat
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Neat!

Haven't seen those before. There are higher output single t-5's available from sunlight supply too.
 
MichiganMedGrower

MichiganMedGrower

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Here are some random bud pics from the last couple of weeks. I wanted to show off the high quality flowers I am lucky to have grown pretty well under the fuller spectrums.

Posted plenty but 3 different lamps used at this time.

Hortilux 600w Blue MH, Hortilux 600w Super HPS and Phillips 315 LEC 3100k. Plants rotated regularly to get their share of all the light spectrums and overlaps.

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Seen some Sun System 315W 240V been used for 9 months @ 300 bucks each.. Does that sound like a good deal or is it better to just go new for warranty ect on this stuff? Thanks!
 
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