How high to keep MH under Clone ome

[Trippyness]

Question.

how high should I keep my 400w MH from the dome?

temp is a big factor around 25c but as a general rule?

 

[eastcoastmo]

For clones I'd be keeping it as high as possible until you see roots. Generally 6000k and higher fluros work best for clones as they don't require a lot of light to grow roots.
For seeds, don't use a dome and keep the light about 10-12 inches above.

 

[jugz420]

General rule for VEG is around mid to low 70's. for flower no higher than 83. Just put ur hand on top of ur plant and if it bothers u a bit raise it up it has to be just a bit tad warm enough to make that dome warmish..

-Jugz

 

[mainliner]

Question.

how high should I keep my 400w MH from the dome?

temp is a big factor around 25c but as a general rule?

200w cfl ......4" away

less heat , cheap to run , and enough for cuttings

 

[gunnar&carey]

I have a clone in a cup of water four feet from a ceiling light and its rooting so like everyone is saying the further the better

 

[Trippyness]

For clones I'd be keeping it as high as possible until you see roots. Generally 6000k and higher fluros work best for clones as they don't require a lot of light to grow roots.
For seeds, don't use a dome and keep the light about 10-12 inches above.

thanks, I am using seeds and will take this into concideration

 

[Trippyness]

General rule for VEG is around mid to low 70's. for flower no higher than 83. Just put ur hand on top of ur plant and if it bothers u a bit raise it up it has to be just a bit tad warm enough to make that dome warmish..

-Jugz

Thansk helpful

 

[Trippyness]

200w cfl ......4" away

less heat , cheap to run , and enough for cuttings

6 ceents is what I pay for hydro... 400watts is nothing.

I may pickup some CFL though.

 

[WattSaver]

With seeds or clone starts temp is much more important than the light source. Try and maintain 75 degrees, air and medium. I start mine on the kitchen counter under the under cab halogen lights which are horrible for growing but I can maintain a constant 74 to 78 degrees. Once the seeds pop I have to move them to the veg box under the T8's or they will stretch way too much under the halogen.

 

[mainliner]

6 ceents is what I pay for hydro... 400watts is nothing.

I may pickup some CFL though.

400w is overkill for clones imo

 

[xSwimToTheMoon]

400w scortches my perlite on the top at about 12in away. I still do it, but once the seedlings sprout, I back off to over 3ft.

 

[mainliner]

400w scortches my perlite on the top at about 12in away. I still do it, but once the seedlings sprout, I back off to over 3ft.

waste of light photons imo

 

[xSwimToTheMoon]

waste of light photons imo

Mine too. I'm doing a good amount of autos, so maybe 3 weeks in and I'm starting to need a good amount of light. next round I would like a decent flourecent fixture regardless.

 

[Tone5500]

Did you say 400 watt on a clone better raise that shit to the ceiling get you a 24 watt t5 single lamp and use
That untill you are fully rooted . You going to be fucking. Your
Plant before you even start

 

[bigsteve]

If you are using a clone dome for actually trying to root clones you don't need a bulb anywhere near as strong as 400W. Remember, a 400W MH bulb runs hotter and generates more heat than a 400W HPS bulb. That's the first mistake. Second is thinking you need so much wattage. My clone room (actually 2 shelves in a closet) has just a 75W bulb that runs 24/0. You can use a small table lamp placed high in the room with the shade removed. That's plenty of light power for your needs.

Good luck, BigSteve.

 

[Trippyness]

If you are using a clone dome for actually trying to root clones you don't need a bulb anywhere near as strong as 400W. Remember, a 400W MH bulb runs hotter and generates more heat than a 400W HPS bulb. That's the first mistake. Second is thinking you need so much wattage. My clone room (actually 2 shelves in a closet) has just a 75W bulb that runs 24/0. You can use a small table lamp placed high in the room with the shade removed. That's plenty of light power for your needs.

Good luck, BigSteve.

Alright well how much more is this going to cost me?

I am in Canada and would prefer to pickup this t5 setup somewhere local.

 

[Trippyness]

Alright well how much more is this going to cost me?

I am in Canada and would prefer to pickup this t5 setup somewhere local.

Did you say 400 watt on a clone better raise that shit to the ceiling get you a 24 watt t5 single lamp and use
That untill you are fully rooted . You going to be fucking. Your
Plant before you even start

a SINGLE T5 correct?

What wattage. I hear 24/75 what is best and how high?

Also for how long should I be using that before I switch to MH?

 

[Trippyness]

Any links to what i should be looking for?

 

[Trippyness]

Would these work?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/blue-planet-15-26-40w-trilight-cfl-bulb-0525140p.html#.VQfHyI7F8nI
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/blue-planet-24w-cfl-bulbs-2-pk-0525100p.html#.VQfHuo7F8nI

 

[Tone5500]

I use a 2 foot 24 watt t5 single bulb for cuttings and seedling and u can use that light until the clones are pushing out the tray with roots