What power Magnafying glass is needed to see trichomes
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Warlock1369
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Depends on your eyes. I can't use a 30. I need a 60/100x. But alot of people use 30x.
smoke and coke
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i use a 30x jewelers loupe. it seems a majority of people use the 30x but others use higher and lower power as long as you can get it to focus on what your want to see.
eventually you wont need the loupe and you will be able to tell just by looking at them with your eyes. once you have seen the change in looks when they ripen, you will know what i mean.
eventually you wont need the loupe and you will be able to tell just by looking at them with your eyes. once you have seen the change in looks when they ripen, you will know what i mean.
i use a 60x just got a new one after i broke my 30 dollar one only paid 2.50 and it works great really worth the 2.50 lol
https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/570396-cheap-scope-works-great.html
https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/570396-cheap-scope-works-great.html
deejay123
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Hows the 30x jewellers loupe treating u man? I was gonna order a 15x belomo loupe do you think this will be good enough??
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
I use a 20x triplet and have no intention of upgrading. cn
I picked up a 30x jewellers loupe. maybe 6 bucks. I'm pretty new and at first i couldn't find anything to see. Think i was looking to early. Couple weeks later I am able to see everything. Maybe just needed to play with it some.
I ordered a 60-100x, (10bucks) but I don't know if it zooms in to far or something, but it was a pain in the butt to see what i wanted so i went back to the 30x working. great.
I've see some microscopes to attach to your iphone and take close up pictures. Has anyone seeing one for the galaxy s3? thanks
I ordered a 60-100x, (10bucks) but I don't know if it zooms in to far or something, but it was a pain in the butt to see what i wanted so i went back to the 30x working. great.
I've see some microscopes to attach to your iphone and take close up pictures. Has anyone seeing one for the galaxy s3? thanks
You can get a 40x loupe with a built in LED at this link: http://www.tmart.com/40x-Glass-Lens-Jeweler-Loupe-Magnifier-Led-Light_p85607.html for 3.64 free shipping
I ordered one, just got it today and it works great. But if your eyes are bad I would recommend getting one that's more powerful, or maybe a pocket microscope. You can get one of those on ebay for around 5 bucks.
I ordered one, just got it today and it works great. But if your eyes are bad I would recommend getting one that's more powerful, or maybe a pocket microscope. You can get one of those on ebay for around 5 bucks.
deejay123
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Thanks for that CN, its gonna be my first time viewing trichs so i just wanna make sure before i order one. Gonna order the 20x belomo triplet. If you have no intention of upgrading then it must be ok! Can you see the heads clear as day for colour changes etc. thanks man
Deejay
cannabineer
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Truth told, it's at the very lower end of the useful range. But I only use the trichome check as a backup and for personal amusement. I go by bud structure (plus overall time spent) for my cut decision. cn
deejay123
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Fair enough mate, I can appreciate what ur saying but i dont think im gonna have that knowledge for my first go so im gonna have to check the trichs to see where im at on this one. Im currently on my 5th week and there coming along great. When does the swelling start to happen? Was gonna switch from my big bud to overdrive from the 5th week but ive decided to leave it another week. Gonna start the OD on the 6th...
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
I've never noticed a swelling episode ... of course I watched my buds like a hawk, and they seemed to never change? I have no idea how they turned into six ounces dry. It's one of Nature's miracles. 
As for the Overdrive ... as near as I can tell it's basically a PK boost with a pinch of N. I'd go ahead with it while that plant can still use it ... but proceed with caution ... no point overfeeding so close to the end. Jmo. cn
As for the Overdrive ... as near as I can tell it's basically a PK boost with a pinch of N. I'd go ahead with it while that plant can still use it ... but proceed with caution ... no point overfeeding so close to the end. Jmo. cn
deejay123
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Haha ok man thanks for that. Quite possible start it from next feed then!I've never noticed a swelling episode ... of course I watched my buds like a hawk, and they seemed to never change? I have no idea how they turned into six ounces dry. It's one of Nature's miracles.
As for the Overdrive ... as near as I can tell it's basically a PK boost with a pinch of N. I'd go ahead with it while that plant can still use it ... but proceed with caution ... no point overfeeding so close to the end. Jmo. cn
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smoke and coke
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all i have ever used is the 30x and works nice as long as you have a steady hand. but like i say, i dont check the trics that often. i bought 3 of the loupes from ebay and i use them for more than the plants. i have used it to get close up to pull slivers and even used it to pull a very small tick from my daughter. ive looked at my seeds with it and many other uses.
ItsSaturday
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I've used everything from 30x to 400x... it all depends on how close you want to look... but when they are ready you will know they change color as they ripen up...
Warlock1369
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Guess I'm the only almost blind guy here. Lol. You old farts know you use high power scopes if you even use them at all anymore. I don't use then for ripe buds but mire for bugs.
imchucky666
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I've got one like this, but 45x, and it is so strong, even though it's adjustable, it is so strong, you really do better with whatever you're looking at sitting on something solid-overkill IMO.
The light is REALLY bright and works well though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-60X-Jewelers-Loupe-Magnifier-LED-Fluorescence-Lights-/230809716154?_trksid=p4340.m2109&_trkparms=aid=555001&algo=PW.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=7&meid=2023404297013731995&pid=100010&prg=1004&rk=1&
imchucky666
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Even though I just got the 45 power, I am using an old double flip out magnifying glass, but only one of the lenses usually.