mr. childs
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i have a td 160, it moves a good amount of air. its pretty quiet, mine is about 8 years old now.
Club 315w lec
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ttystikk
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If they say UVA/UVB protection, yes. Polarized isn't necessary, but it's helpful to reduce fatigue.
MichiganMedGrower
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Here is a "too" full spectrum plant I had troubles with during transition. Her leaves got spotted and burnt so I leached her and re fed and she eventually took off. But she has been flowering 12.5 weeks total with the stalled time and I was patient and kept her going.
Her buds are huge frosty and way to leafy and fluffy. I will add a smoke report later when dry.
So far replacing 1 of 2 hps with mh and still having the new 315 LEC in there has hurt my results compared to 2 hps and 1 LEC.
Not in potency or terpenes though. Just weight and structure.
Some more time back his way and I will see if the potency suffers next and figure the right balance. But I am pretty sure more blue than the 3100k has is not necessary.
Here is the Blue Lemon Thai after we stripped her fan leaves for harvest. Still very impressive.
Her buds are huge frosty and way to leafy and fluffy. I will add a smoke report later when dry.
So far replacing 1 of 2 hps with mh and still having the new 315 LEC in there has hurt my results compared to 2 hps and 1 LEC.
Not in potency or terpenes though. Just weight and structure.
Some more time back his way and I will see if the potency suffers next and figure the right balance. But I am pretty sure more blue than the 3100k has is not necessary.
Here is the Blue Lemon Thai after we stripped her fan leaves for harvest. Still very impressive.
MichiganMedGrower
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On the other side of the pros and cons of a lot of blue light in flower.
Here is the normally viney stretchy pheno of BLT I showed last week. Instead of still stretching like crazy she took the initial mild supercrop and has budded up without further training.
Big girl but so far nice even tops still.
We will see where the balance of light needs to be to keep them compact but I have also learned what I have read in Greenhouse guides to be true.
Well fed flowering plants with plenty of potassium during transition stay more compact. I am only using a one part. But I am making sure they are super happy and a bit more mature during transition.
I still have not changed pot size but this all allows for bigger but still compact bushes in my room.
BLT #7
Here is the normally viney stretchy pheno of BLT I showed last week. Instead of still stretching like crazy she took the initial mild supercrop and has budded up without further training.
Big girl but so far nice even tops still.
We will see where the balance of light needs to be to keep them compact but I have also learned what I have read in Greenhouse guides to be true.
Well fed flowering plants with plenty of potassium during transition stay more compact. I am only using a one part. But I am making sure they are super happy and a bit more mature during transition.
I still have not changed pot size but this all allows for bigger but still compact bushes in my room.
BLT #7
MichiganMedGrower
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And a natural and a flash used pic of the growroom with the hps back. The room has not had any time to adjust to the new light change so this room was grown with....
Hortilux Blue MH, Hortilux Super HPS and Phillips 3100k CMH.
Combo sure grew some big happy leafy plants. And the smoke has been very very good I am proud to say. The UV and more sunlight like spectrum definitely adds some perceived qualities.
But I am growing flowers not leaves and I will find balance eventually.
Thanks for following along.
Hortilux Blue MH, Hortilux Super HPS and Phillips 3100k CMH.
Combo sure grew some big happy leafy plants. And the smoke has been very very good I am proud to say. The UV and more sunlight like spectrum definitely adds some perceived qualities.
But I am growing flowers not leaves and I will find balance eventually.
Thanks for following along.
ilovetoskiatalta
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Look into a variac...they are a little more money but they work very well. Pluses you can use it with a crock pot for decarbing I coconut oil at a perfect temperature. If you like edibles.Hi guys and gals
I used to grow using a 600w HPS. I am back growing again and will be buying the following setup:
Dimlux 315w cmh
Secret Jardin - DarkRoom DR90 90x90x175 [3x3] (the biggest size i can fit in my space unfortunately)
6'' Stealth Hyper Fan-150mm
Rhino Pro Carbon Filter 6"
I need a quiet fan due to neighbours, i was torn between the TD silent and the Stealth Hyperfan. It's easier for me to buy a Stealth hyper fan kit with the rhino pro, so I am going to go for that. I could also run it at a lower speed with the included speed controller.
The dimlux looks awesome....and I can get it for not much more than a SunSystem LEC 315w (also look great)
What do you think? I'm excited to try cmh
thccbdhealth
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Is there a specfic pair you would recommend? I havent came across any uva/uvb rated glasses
rkymtnman
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https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770727-Shade-Safety-Glasses/dp/B0086D59XQ
hard to beat this price. UV400 rated. and they fit really well too.
rollitupled
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Variac as in the speed controllers? The hyperfan stealth has a speed controller included
thccbdhealth
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I found a pair in Marks Work Wearhouse that saus 100% uv protection on them, distortion free
would they be a safe use, as the say 100% uv protection
A guy
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Nice work, DemonTrich. I'm considering putting four 315s in my 5x5 tent and to me it looks like you have your lights similarly spread out as I would have in my tent.
What is your lighting / tent space arrangement? Do you think four 315s would be ridiculous in a 5x5 tent? Seems to make sense if I can keep the place cool enough.
Thanks
gr865
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I will be running two stacked 315w in my 4x4 starting when these little ones get the strength to withstand the lights. I was worried about too much heat also, but your right, we have to keep it cool in there.
GR
rkymtnman
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they should. those uv400 ratings means all uv blocked below 400nm.
ttystikk
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Actually most sunglasses are, it's on the tag or the box.
Believe it or not, my favorites are the Berkeley Angler brand sunglasses available at Wal-Mart for $12. They're UVA & UVB blocking, polarized, comfortable- and cheap enough to toss without concern.
ttystikk
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You will not lack for light intensity, that's for sure. Keep the tent cool and you'll kill it.
ilovetoskiatalta
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Yes I have found they are a worth the extra money compared to the controllers that come with fans.
FWIW I run 2 hurricane 180 4" fans. One with a mountain air 4"x16" in a 4'x2' and one as intake in an apartment. It's very quiet and I have been fine with smell and noise.
I'm running afgooey, white widow and cali-O. The afgooey will be a real test cuz these plants stink as seedlings.
I am pleased with my hurricanes.
DemonTrich
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I'll let the pics speak for themselves
A guy
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That's awesome and what I'm looking to do as well, DemonTrich. The pics tell me you're using cool hoods. Could you tell me...
1. If you also need AC.
2. How many lights in what size of space.
3. Your thoughts on four 315s in a 5x5 tent.
I appreciate it.
DemonTrich
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1. Yes
2. 8x12x7 offset 2.5' from center (6'3 glass to floor height). Sealed/co2
3. If you can fit 4, go for it. Imo 3 would be good or overkill for a 5x5. Not a whole lot of room in a 5x5.
MichiganMedGrower
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I have to say I really didn't like the 2 bulb 630 set ups. Seems more single point 315's would be better in most situations.
But in yours with a 5x5 tent. I wonder if the air cooled 630 reflectors would be perfect for that footprint?