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slabhead
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THX Nick, yeah I figured they needed some drainage. Got a special connection from a friend, no seedbank yet that I know of <but times are a changing>. Just some proven primo to try in the great wild outdoors. I have great expectations forthem too. Just not sure which ones I'll be getting yet.
I decided to go with the T5's over a HID for my moms/clones. Since I won't be flowering under lights it seems like the best most energy efficient way to clone. I'll have a 4 foot 4 grow spectrum light unit overhead with a 4 footer single on each side for supplemental side lighting. Building a frame to suspend them and for adjustability. From what I've been reading it sounds like what I need. http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=49346
I decided to go with the T5's over a HID for my moms/clones. Since I won't be flowering under lights it seems like the best most energy efficient way to clone. I'll have a 4 foot 4 grow spectrum light unit overhead with a 4 footer single on each side for supplemental side lighting. Building a frame to suspend them and for adjustability. From what I've been reading it sounds like what I need. http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=49346
NickNasty
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T5's are great for veg. I use them for my seedlings/clones, They only give good light in the first 18 inches or so though, so if you do mothers under them I suggest lsting them to keep them wide rather than tall. And don't forget to get the bulbs w/them I noticed in the link you gave that you have to choose that option and I know I would be pissed if I got the fixture without any bulbs.
Edit: never mind they come with bulbs I was looking at spare bulbs
Edit: never mind they come with bulbs I was looking at spare bulbs
slabhead
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Sounds good nick. Seems like just what I need. I'm always open minded enough to try anything once.
- ONLY 47” Long- Fits standard shelves that are normally less than 4’ long!
- This 4 Light High Output T5 can replace a 400 w Metal Halide while producing the same light intensity while using almost Half the Electricity
-Grow Lush Compact Vegetative Growth with the BLUE Light produced from the 6500K Grow Bulbs!
- Experience Explosive Flowering Growth with the RED Light produced from the 3000K Bloom Bulbs!
- Keepin' it Cool! Replace HOT High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D lamps like HPS - High Pressure Sodium and MH - Metal Halide) lights.
- Fill out your entire plant from TOP to BOTTOM by using this light as a side light! Placing this fixture beside your plants allows the bottom of your plant to grow completely.
- Can be used to Over Winter warm weather/tropical Plants!
- Grow Light Fixture hangs from Chrome Hangers.
About this system:
- Overall Dimensions: 47" Long x 10" Wide x 3" Deep
- Choice of 4' High Output 6400K GROW BULBS (F54T5HO) and 4' High Output 3000K BLOOM BULBS Included.
- High Output bulbs have extremely high lumen per watt rating - 5,000 lumens per bulb! This system emits an incredible 20,000 lumens of a wide full-spectrum of light!
- T5 bulbs are available in different light spectrums to allow for customization of light spectrum.
- Lamps emit very little heat, allowing you to hang the fixture very close the the plant canopy. Since this unit runs so cool, you can place the light right on top of your plants - THIS DRAMATICALLY INCREASES YOUR YIELDS!
- T5 bulbs have an outstanding 24,000 hour life expectancy (one year is 8,760 hours) and unlike sodium or halide bulbs, a T5 loses very little of its' light output over its' life.
- Solid State DIGITAL Electronic Ballast emit very low heat and is virtually SILENT.
- MULTI-VOLT Electronic Ballast operates on 120 Volt (household current) or 240 Volt AUTOMATICALLY! 10' Grounded Plug plugs into standard household receptacle.
- Top Quality Highly Reflective 95%+ polished Aluminum Reflector for Maximum Light Output unlike competitions unpolished "tin" type reflector.
- Locking Lamp Sockets hold lamps in place properly and will not allow for the lamps to fall out.
- Lightweight and Easy to Hang
- Chrome Hangers inlcuded with every light.
- Best Price for a High Output T-5 Grow Light Fixture ANYWHERE!
T5 fixtures are fast becoming the preferred lighting systems for many plant growers. They are bright enough to grow ALL types of plants. They are very versatile and can be used as seed starters/propagation lighting and as a full term light taking your plants from beginning to end. Safe and cool, these lights do not have a hot, single blinding point of light like H.I.D. lights and are safe used in schools or other environments where H.I.D.'s are undesirable.
T5 fixtures can also supplement existing H.I.D. systems providing needed light spectrums that the H.I.D. bulbs lack. Examples are to add "cool" blue spectrum T5 light to gardens using High Pressure Sodium's orange/red spectrum or add "warm" red spectrum T5 light to supplement Metal Halide's blue/white spectrum. You may also choose to use T5 lights as side lighting for your plants to help them fill out better underneath their top canopy.
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE & VALUE
T5 fixtures can also supplement existing H.I.D. systems providing needed light spectrums that the H.I.D. bulbs lack. Examples are to add "cool" blue spectrum T5 light to gardens using High Pressure Sodium's orange/red spectrum or add "warm" red spectrum T5 light to supplement Metal Halide's blue/white spectrum. You may also choose to use T5 lights as side lighting for your plants to help them fill out better underneath their top canopy.
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE & VALUE
This is not a cheap run-of-the-mill Shop Light! This is a High Output Grow Light that will turn any indoor garden into a tropical jungle!
This delivers the light output you need while using less energy and keeping your electric bill low.
This 4 Bulb T5/High Output was specifically engineered, designed and manufactured to produce the high light levels that plants need!
This systems mirror-like reflector delivers maximum light output to your plants! The high-tech reflector reflects and redirects light emitted from the bulbs downwards to grow your plants. Cool operating T5 High Output lamps can be placed very close to the tops of your plants without burning them while providing the most intense light possible.
This is a very versatile system.
- SEED GERMINATION, CLONING and CUTTINGS! It’s intense light output grows seedlings and cuttings straight and true. The Far Red Light emitted from the 3000K Bloom bulbs is perfect for seed germination!This 4 Bulb T5/High Output was specifically engineered, designed and manufactured to produce the high light levels that plants need!
This systems mirror-like reflector delivers maximum light output to your plants! The high-tech reflector reflects and redirects light emitted from the bulbs downwards to grow your plants. Cool operating T5 High Output lamps can be placed very close to the tops of your plants without burning them while providing the most intense light possible.
This is a very versatile system.
- ONLY 47” Long- Fits standard shelves that are normally less than 4’ long!
- This 4 Light High Output T5 can replace a 400 w Metal Halide while producing the same light intensity while using almost Half the Electricity
-Grow Lush Compact Vegetative Growth with the BLUE Light produced from the 6500K Grow Bulbs!
- Experience Explosive Flowering Growth with the RED Light produced from the 3000K Bloom Bulbs!
- Keepin' it Cool! Replace HOT High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D lamps like HPS - High Pressure Sodium and MH - Metal Halide) lights.
- Fill out your entire plant from TOP to BOTTOM by using this light as a side light! Placing this fixture beside your plants allows the bottom of your plant to grow completely.
- Can be used to Over Winter warm weather/tropical Plants!
- Grow Light Fixture hangs from Chrome Hangers.
It's Powerful Output Gives MORE GROWTH!
This light is a very inexpensive way to grow strong, healthy, robust plants with high intensity light. It's powerful enough to be used for full scale production. It runs very cool, so you can intensify light output by putting the light very close to the tops of your plants
Today I transplanted the rapid rooters into 4" sq pots, just wasn't ready to use the beer cups. It looks like everything I planted but 2 Violator Kush came up. One of the VK's broke ground upside down, tap root up, so I flipped it before it grew anymore. But it doesn't want to seem to want or have the energy to crack the shell off. The stem is getting green around the hull so maybe it will break on out. I tried to pop it open with a couple knives but it seems solid. I'll try moistening it up with a few drops of water to soften it some. camera isn't here so no pics.
This light is a very inexpensive way to grow strong, healthy, robust plants with high intensity light. It's powerful enough to be used for full scale production. It runs very cool, so you can intensify light output by putting the light very close to the tops of your plants
Today I transplanted the rapid rooters into 4" sq pots, just wasn't ready to use the beer cups. It looks like everything I planted but 2 Violator Kush came up. One of the VK's broke ground upside down, tap root up, so I flipped it before it grew anymore. But it doesn't want to seem to want or have the energy to crack the shell off. The stem is getting green around the hull so maybe it will break on out. I tried to pop it open with a couple knives but it seems solid. I'll try moistening it up with a few drops of water to soften it some. camera isn't here so no pics.
slabhead
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So I started a new journal for next year.
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/287791-slabheads-2010-a.html
Of course everyone's welcome to come over and hang out. Lots of new strains going down and some of the old familiar grow spots.
Thanks to all that have helped me along the way. A special thanks to the many friends that I've come to know. I'm really looking forward to having a good year and learning new things.
Party on...
https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/287791-slabheads-2010-a.html
Of course everyone's welcome to come over and hang out. Lots of new strains going down and some of the old familiar grow spots.
Thanks to all that have helped me along the way. A special thanks to the many friends that I've come to know. I'm really looking forward to having a good year and learning new things.
Party on...
Sassystoner
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do you trim your plants?