Which of my lights would be more effective?

dave_jam

dave_jam

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I'm growing inside of a grow bucket, the plant is about 3 weeks old & ATM I have 3 lights inside. I have a PC fan blowing in from the top, directly on my plant(I have made holes for the air to passively exit, until I get my hands on another PC fan for an exhaust).

What I was wanting to know is which of my lights would be the most effective?
• I have:
1 2700k LED 9watt ***
1 5000k LED 9watt ***
1 2700k CFL 23watt ***
1 5000k CFL 23watt
1 2700k CFL 14watt
[ ***is what Im currently running ]

Also, I have noticed that in one area, a small cluster of newly sprouted leaves are a brownish- tan color. What is weird is that all the other newly formed leaves look completely normal... So could it still be nutrient burn or being too close to the light? Cuz it's the only place where it is happening..
 
dave_jam said:
I'm growing inside of a grow bucket, the plant is about 3 weeks old & ATM I have 3 lights inside. I have a PC fan blowing in from the top, directly on my plant(I have made holes for the air to passively exit, until I get my hands on another PC fan for an exhaust).

What I was wanting to know is which of my lights would be the most effective?
• I have:
1 2700k LED 9watt ***
1 5000k LED 9watt ***
1 2700k CFL 23watt ***
1 5000k CFL 23watt
1 2700k CFL 14watt
[ ***is what Im currently running ]

Also, I have noticed that in one area, a small cluster of newly sprouted leaves are a brownish- tan color. What is weird is that all the other newly formed leaves look completely normal... So could it still be nutrient burn or being too close to the light? Cuz it's the only place where it is happening..
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use em all more the merryer
 
dave_jam said:
I'm growing inside of a grow bucket, the plant is about 3 weeks old & ATM I have 3 lights inside. I have a PC fan blowing in from the top, directly on my plant(I have made holes for the air to passively exit, until I get my hands on another PC fan for an exhaust).

What I was wanting to know is which of my lights would be the most effective?
• I have:
1 2700k LED 9watt ***
1 5000k LED 9watt ***
1 2700k CFL 23watt ***
1 5000k CFL 23watt
1 2700k CFL 14watt
[ ***is what Im currently running ]

Also, I have noticed that in one area, a small cluster of newly sprouted leaves are a brownish- tan color. What is weird is that all the other newly formed leaves look completely normal... So could it still be nutrient burn or being too close to the light? Cuz it's the only place where it is happening..
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Your current setup is good for veg
 
Bareback said:
Your current setup is good for veg
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Awesome man, that's just what I was wanting to hear..

Also, if you don't mind me asking, I am currently using nutrients with a
24-8-16 ratio.. I know that it's probably not ideal, but would it be good enough for veg until I get my hands on some better nutes?

Thx Buddy
 
That is very high indeed, make sure to dilute it with water. Remember less it better than more. You can easily give them more if there is a deficiency but you will have a harder time recovering them from a over dose.
 
dave_jam said:
Awesome man, that's just what I was wanting to hear..

Also, if you don't mind me asking, I am currently using nutrients with a
24-8-16 ratio.. I know that it's probably not ideal, but would it be good enough for veg until I get my hands on some better nutes?

Thx Buddy
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I grow mostly organic so I only feed three times or if needed.
But if you use what you have do like @flashx said and go easy. Good luck
 
dave_jam said:
I'm growing inside of a grow bucket, the plant is about 3 weeks old & ATM I have 3 lights inside. I have a PC fan blowing in from the top, directly on my plant(I have made holes for the air to passively exit, until I get my hands on another PC fan for an exhaust).

What I was wanting to know is which of my lights would be the most effective?
• I have:
1 2700k LED 9watt ***
1 5000k LED 9watt ***
1 2700k CFL 23watt ***
1 5000k CFL 23watt
1 2700k CFL 14watt
[ ***is what Im currently running ]

Also, I have noticed that in one area, a small cluster of newly sprouted leaves are a brownish- tan color. What is weird is that all the other newly formed leaves look completely normal... So could it still be nutrient burn or being too close to the light? Cuz it's the only place where it is happening..
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Hey just thought you'd be interested in this. I built a diy light when the LEDs ( 19w ) and three CFLs it produces trichomes faster and bulked up more than my 600 hps , but it has a smaller footprint, so I only put one plant under it.
 
Bareback said:
Hey just thought you'd be interested in this. I built a diy light when the LEDs ( 19w ) and three CFLs it produces trichomes faster and bulked up more than my 600 hps , but it has a smaller footprint, so I only put one plant under it.
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Is it a COB led setup? What is the total watts?
 
flashx said:
Is it a COB led setup? What is the total watts?
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No just some lights from Wally world with the defuser and baffle removed . I used a 1x4 florescent light for drop in ceilings , gutted it and added single screw in fixtures in the top for the LEDs and in the sides for the CFLs .
 
Bareback said:
No just some lights from Wally world with the defuser and baffle removed . I used a 1x4 florescent light for drop in ceilings , gutted it and added single screw in fixtures in the top for the LEDs and in the sides for the CFLs .
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Thats pretty awesome, I might have to rig me up one of those when I have more space to put a bigger set up.. Although I could set it up vertically..
 
dave_jam said:
So what should I aim for when I start the flowering process? Bigger lights or more lights or both? Of course the plant will be bigger by then so I guess more wouldn't hurt.
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Sorry it took so long for me to reply, but I was trying to do some research so I could give you a good answer. But I couldn't find the information I was looking for , so here is what I have . I use a 600 HPS, vented hood , bc when it comes to light penitaration, that is measured in PAR , not lumens . And with my little LED lights I don't have enough penitaration for tall plants nor is there enough spread.
 
Bareback said:
Sorry it took so long for me to reply, but I was trying to do some research so I could give you a good answer. But I couldn't find the information I was looking for , so here is what I have . I use a 600 HPS, vented hood , bc when it comes to light penitaration, that is measured in PAR , not lumens . And with my little LED lights I don't have enough penitaration for tall plants nor is there enough spread.
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At this second, anything more than a couple bucket grows and/or a closet grow is pretty much my only options. If I add a couple more lights do u think it'll be decent enough to get my plants through flowering?
 
dave_jam said:
At this second, anything more than a couple bucket grows and/or a closet grow is pretty much my only options. If I add a couple more lights do u think it'll be decent enough to get my plants through flowering?
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How tall are they now. And I usually do a staggered harvest, I take the top half and then wait a week or two and finish the harvest.
 
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