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dbkick · Oct 3, 2016

ttystikk said:
@dbkick those badass ballasts do run an 860W CDM Allstart lamp like nobody's business. I just put two of them in my prebloom veg along with three 315W CMH lights and the resulting almost 3000W will definitely improve some growth rates!

I'm actually trying to decide if I want to run the platinum and allstart or solis mh de stuff between two SS lec this next cycle.

febisfebi · Oct 4, 2016

dbkick said:
I'm actually trying to decide if I want to run the platinum and allstart or solis mh de stuff between two SS lec this next cycle.

I would take the philips over solis even if the solis was free, lol. unfortunately they dont make a de, but their allstarts with a proper square wave ballast are gonna run better anyways and be similar in price if not way cheaper, depending on ballast source and type of course. I'm sure @ttystikk can help you out with the best ballast to use for whichever allstart are thinking about. Keep in mind too, if you dont mind burning a few extra hundred watts, an 860 allstart can run on a 1kw mag ballast which most of us have lying around, and those that dont can get one for under $50

ttystikk · Oct 4, 2016

febisfebi said:
I would take the philips over solis even if the solis was free, lol. unfortunately they dont make a de, but their allstarts with a proper square wave ballast are gonna run better anyways and be similar in price if not way cheaper, depending on ballast source and type of course. I'm sure @ttystikk can help you out with the best ballast to use for whichever allstart are thinking about. Keep in mind too, if you dont mind burning a few extra hundred watts, an 860 allstart can run on a 1kw mag ballast which most of us have lying around, and those that dont can get one for under $50

860W CDM Allstart lamps must be run in a vertical orientation, and running them on magnetic ballast is very inefficient compared to LFSW drivers. Yes, they're cheap, but you're getting what you pay for. Thousand watt LFSW ballasts do exist, but they are hard to find.

Philips 315W CMH lights on Philips LFSW ballasts are my personal choice and recommendation for performance, efficiency and superior light distribution.

febisfebi · Oct 4, 2016

ttystikk said:
860W CDM Allstart lamps must be run in a vertical orientation, and running them on magnetic ballast is very inefficient compared to LFSW drivers. Yes, they're cheap, but you're getting what you pay for. Thousand watt LFSW ballasts do exist, but they are hard to find.

Philips 315W CMH lights on Philips LFSW ballasts are my personal choice and recommendation for performance, efficiency and superior light distribution.

like i said, if you dont mind burning an few extra Hundred watts, lol

dbkick · Oct 4, 2016

febisfebi said:
I would take the philips over solis even if the solis was free, lol. unfortunately they dont make a de, but their allstarts with a proper square wave ballast are gonna run better anyways and be similar in price if not way cheaper, depending on ballast source and type of course. I'm sure @ttystikk can help you out with the best ballast to use for whichever allstart are thinking about. Keep in mind too, if you dont mind burning a few extra hundred watts, an 860 allstart can run on a 1kw mag ballast which most of us have lying around, and those that dont can get one for under $50

Actually ask tty where he got those baddass! Sunplix and hortilux platinum are two choices but I wouldn't recommend the sunplix until proven,
Throttled for calling for order and defending myself while the rule breakers went untouched. Admin needs work. See you later.

ttystikk · Oct 4, 2016

On my way back from Colorado Springs. I paid right about a dollar a pound for over 400 lbs of dry nutes. It will last me for SEVERAL YEARS, LOL

Try that at the hydro shop lmao

Hydro-gardens.com great bunch of people, highly knowledgeable.

ttystikk · Oct 4, 2016

dbkick said:
Actually ask tty where he got those baddass! Sunplix and hortilux platinum are two choices but I wouldn't recommend the sunplix until proven,
Throttled for calling for order and defending myself while the rule breakers went untouched. Admin needs work. See you later.

Sorry to hear that, bro.

Yep, got my badass ballasts from this badass right here!

febisfebi · Oct 4, 2016

ttystikk said:
On my way back from Colorado Springs. I paid right about a dollar a pound for over 400 lbs of dry nutes. It will last me for SEVERAL YEARS, LOL

Try that at the hydro shop lmao

Hydro-gardens.com great bunch of people, highly knowledgeable.

Which formula are/have you been using? they seem to have a hobby formula, cucumber formula, hydroponic special, lettuce, pepper/herb, southern vegetable, tomato, strawberry, etc. I assume you are running one of those in their chem-gro line since you mention dry nutes.
Also do you use them primarily cause of cost, or performance, or both? You seem to be doing pretty well with them. have you tested them against any other lines out there?

Vnsmkr · Oct 4, 2016

febisfebi said:
tested them against any other lines out there?

all nutrient lines use the same chemicals......just a different name stamped on it

ttystikk · Oct 5, 2016

Vnsmkr said:
all nutrient lines use the same chemicals......just a different name stamped on it

Yep. Same 26 nutrients.

ttystikk · Oct 5, 2016

febisfebi said:
Which formula are/have you been using? they seem to have a hobby formula, cucumber formula, hydroponic special, lettuce, pepper/herb, southern vegetable, tomato, strawberry, etc. I assume you are running one of those in their chem-gro line since you mention dry nutes.
Also do you use them primarily cause of cost, or performance, or both? You seem to be doing pretty well with them. have you tested them against any other lines out there?

I use the hydroponic special along with calcium nitrate, a bit of epsom salt, MKP for bloom and I picked up a bit of potassium sulfate this time as an S supplement.

I've tested vs Anal Nutrients and Canna and the dry nutes are just as good or better, for a tiny fraction of the price.

Vnsmkr · Oct 5, 2016

LMAO that anal line eh.

ttystikk · Oct 5, 2016

Vnsmkr said:
LMAO that anal line eh.

One of the principals of Advanced Nutrients was indicted several years ago for sodomising a 12 year old girl. I can't make this stuff up.

Vnsmkr · Oct 5, 2016

FFS, is that the owner?

schuylaar · Oct 5, 2016

Vnsmkr said:
You taking them out of the water & into a paper towel once they sink eh?

If you just leave them in the water they will pop with a nice tail..the idea is the take on water, will sink, then crack..you just don't want to leave them too long or they can drown.

Doing paper towel is over kill; one method or the other.

Although you could do both and I've done it myself; there is nothing to gain other than handling the seed way too much.

pinner420 · Oct 5, 2016

Take a peek at this vertical prodigy my vertical brothers!
http://artgardengrowingsystems.com

ttystikk · Oct 5, 2016

pinner420 said:
Take a peek at this vertical prodigy my vertical brothers!
http://artgardengrowingsystems.com

Very expensive, not terribly space efficient, suitable for outdoor locations only. It's a first generation setup.

My racks kill those tubby buckets lol

ttystikk · Oct 5, 2016

Gratuitous chop day shots;

Vnsmkr · Oct 5, 2016

ttystikk said:
Gratuitous chop day shots;
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Walls of weed, fukn love it

ttystikk · Oct 5, 2016

Vnsmkr said:
Walls of weed, fukn love it

Everyone should have a specialty; wicked wide walls of weedy wonderment is mine!

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