New second grow advice for best yield?
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ComfortCreator
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They are a popular choice. My personal choice after a seemingly endless process of learning and selection is from HLG, the quantum boards for most grows or QB96s for someone with a lot of height to work with.
Efficiency, spread, spectrum, intensity, heat dissipation are all important to consider.
I havent used the Vipars but know they are popular and work. Hopefully someone else can comment from their experience with those.
Building your own i.e. the diy options from companies like hlg are not true diy. Basically just connect a bunch of parts and insure the wiring is correct. It saves a lot of money to put them together which will teach you a lot about lighting too.
More boards at less power is generally ideal. You want a consistent spread across your space with minimal hotspots.
In a 5x5 space (actually 24sqft) i have 8 hlg qbs, capable with the drivers selected to get 900 watts. I have an extra saber at the part of my room where there is no reflecticity (open space). So I have 1000 watts across 24sqft, 40 watts per foot max and 2.5 efficiency. 2500umols / (24sqft / 10.76) = just over 1100umols per sq meter.
Do a bit of reading to understand why i went for that many umols. Its a little more than needed which allows for dimming or having it up a bit higher for better spread and no chance of light burn.
If you want a fast and strong primer for lighting read Fluences report, they make the spidrx which you dont need at the price, but their research and writing is excellent.
Take your time
Your lights are the most important thing you will buy, the limiting factor in your grow most likely.
Efficiency, spread, spectrum, intensity, heat dissipation are all important to consider.
I havent used the Vipars but know they are popular and work. Hopefully someone else can comment from their experience with those.
Building your own i.e. the diy options from companies like hlg are not true diy. Basically just connect a bunch of parts and insure the wiring is correct. It saves a lot of money to put them together which will teach you a lot about lighting too.
More boards at less power is generally ideal. You want a consistent spread across your space with minimal hotspots.
In a 5x5 space (actually 24sqft) i have 8 hlg qbs, capable with the drivers selected to get 900 watts. I have an extra saber at the part of my room where there is no reflecticity (open space). So I have 1000 watts across 24sqft, 40 watts per foot max and 2.5 efficiency. 2500umols / (24sqft / 10.76) = just over 1100umols per sq meter.
Do a bit of reading to understand why i went for that many umols. Its a little more than needed which allows for dimming or having it up a bit higher for better spread and no chance of light burn.
If you want a fast and strong primer for lighting read Fluences report, they make the spidrx which you dont need at the price, but their research and writing is excellent.
Take your time
Your lights are the most important thing you will buy, the limiting factor in your grow most likely.
Romeo7701
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Thanks man much appreciated I'm thinking about building a grow room in the near future probably gonna be a 8'x 12'x 10' with full reflective panels ceiling and walls at 10' high I'll have plenty of hight to lower and raise there lighting to accommodate for taller plants if I need to. Also thinking about going solar so trying to keep the power at 24 volts as to not have to use any serious inverter's... All knowledge is welcomed thanks again!!!
ComfortCreator
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My only serious comment is this -- do not skimp on light intensity!
Romeo7701
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Understood thanks man!!!
Mr. Cheetah
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i remember when i started growing, ive used 20-20-20 with great results
Romeo7701
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Ok man thanks!!! Was it Peters or FF I've been trying to reach there Peters I have but can't find alot on Peters any body help me out on that please!!!
Mr. Cheetah
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It was some cheap ass Bulgarian brand fertilizer for roses lol
Romeo7701
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According to the package he gave me is made her in there states it's water soluble and is a light blue in the bag has directions for use on the bag...
Mr. Cheetah
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Mate, I think you overthink too much, relax, it's weed
Romeo7701
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Ok man here is a pick of what I got I just don't want to screw up man, skirt had changed since the 80's dude and I haven't kept up with it...Mate, I think you overthink too much, relax, it's weed
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Kyzersozay
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I have great results with 20 20 20 mixed at hafl strength mixed with 3 tlbs of molasses
Romeo7701
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Thank you Gonna try it just wasn't sure about the brand though was trying to see if anyone new anything about it...
Romeo7701
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Hey man thanks for all the help!!! We doing better now... Lighting was the key!!!
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Romeo7701
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Hey guys and gals just wanted to give a update after the slow start and slow go but thanks to everyones advice and I really appreciate all of you that pitched in!!! My lighting was the key as I have stated in other threads I did wind up with one hermi moved it outside and put it in the ground just to see how it does the other 2 are coming along nicely now and will soon go into my flower room also pulled 11 clones all rooted and are doing good gave one to a friend he had to have it... Lol Here's some pics going to potup
One more time today then to flower this weekend...
One more time today then to flower this weekend...
bernie344
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What happened to this grow, same pics different thread.