LED ok for clones?

Xexmey

Xexmey

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Hello, just getting ready to start my first grow, just about all set up, the only thing I need is seeds or clones. I'm fortunate to know a fellow grower that can provide some clones so I'm all set up there! The light I purchased after doing much research was the Platinum p150 as my area is quite small at 2x2x3. I read that t5s were ideal for clones, but could this light work out just on the veg switch? It would be roughly 30" away from the light, thanks for any help.
 
Lordhooha

Lordhooha

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Xexmey said:
Hello, just getting ready to start my first grow, just about all set up, the only thing I need is seeds or clones. I'm fortunate to know a fellow grower that can provide some clones so I'm all set up there! The light I purchased after doing much research was the Platinum p150 as my area is quite small at 2x2x3. I read that t5s were ideal for clones, but could this light work out just on the veg switch? It would be roughly 30" away from the light, thanks for any help.
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I have a bunch of LEDs off my reef tanks I run in my baby room. Seedlings and clones like them
 
hotshotisdashit

hotshotisdashit

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That light will work perfectly for veg but if you'd consulted people on this site earlier they would've told you that that light will not compare in efficiency, yield, heat, or overall production to a cob fixture. But I guess the damage is done.
 
PetFlora

PetFlora

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hotshotisdashit said:
That light will work perfectly for veg but if you'd consulted people on this site earlier they would've told you that that light will not compare in efficiency, yield, heat, or overall production to a cob fixture. But I guess the damage is done.
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It's not so much CoBs as it is the correct Spectrum, Bin, and Driver choices

Multi-Band sounds scientific, but it's a joke. Most Neutral White CoBs contain all the spectrums while functioning at the same voltage= longer life for the investment
 
Xexmey

Xexmey

Member
Wow, thanks everyone for all the very quick responses. The light hasn't arrived yet, I can always return it. So if I were to buy a CoB light, what should I look into? Keep in mind that 3 ft of height is all I have to work with, should've mentioned that this needs to be very stealthy. I have a screen built to keep them low and plan on doing LST throughout.
 
Xexmey

Xexmey

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Will definitely check that out. One more question for you folks, the clones are going to have a 2-3 hour drive home, will the plants be alright for that long? I'm going to use root hormone gel,put them in properly pHd rockwool cubes, and put them in a humidity dome.
 
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