TheNukeHead
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Well it seems to work so I guess I will roll with it. Just wanted to make sure it wouldn't burn the ladies when they get bigger. I'll update you on progress
First Auto Flower Grow and need some advice!
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ROSTERMAN
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But hey it is good enough for now learn if you like to grow and move up to next level
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Stick around most are here to helpWell it seems to work so I guess I will roll with it. Just wanted to make sure it wouldn't burn the ladies when they get bigger. I'll update you on progress
TheNukeHead
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I have a bigger tent with a bigger and better light that I have too. That's where I have them in flower. The light in my "nursery" tent (the cheap) one I'm using for beginning of seedling and veg.
This has been under that light for 3 weeks starting from seed.
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OK that is fine for seedlings Good Job
TheNukeHead
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I'm an IT Technician and business is down for the moment. I will definitely be upgrading when I get the funds. Until then just okay will have to do right now I guess. I hate that but I'm still having fun and I love the group and talking with you guys.
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ROSTERMAN
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Look into building a light when the parts price come down
Can build a real nice LED with Quantum Boards and a driver
Cheaper than buying.
Can build a real nice LED with Quantum Boards and a driver
Cheaper than buying.
TheNukeHead
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You know I never even thought about it but I could totally do that. I mean I probably already have a bunch of stuff I need because I fabricate my own hardware for gaming PCs. That's just a big duh moment for me
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Check out HLG it will give you some ideas about their Quantum boardsYou know I never even thought about it but I could totally do that. I mean I probably already have a bunch of stuff I need because I fabricate my own hardware for gaming PCs. That's just a big duh moment for me
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/collections/quantum-boards
TheNukeHead
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I am looking into the parts but what do you think about this light?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2619460460...pUR5vsoR9NaWlA%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524
TheNukeHead
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I have this one in my bigger tent.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1513745215...UEnOmqlsKW13n08M44C2|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524
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Yeah. You should put a clamp-on meter on it maybe, and tell us how many amps and volts it's pulling. 1000W true of LED pulls about 1200W from the mains. or about 10A at 120V. Massive, causes retinal burns if you go in without eye protection. Usually what we see called 1000W are really 200W at most. But 200W of LED is probly as good as a 300W HPS.
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TheNukeHead
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I did not know this. Thank you for that info. What do you think about that Mars Hydro that I posted a link to, because my finger is on the buy it now button lol
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Very small only 100watts of power good for 2 x 2 ft grow area
I know some who like the Mars they use the TS 200W and TS 3000W they say not bad and almost as cheap as home built.
started using Mars myself when their LEDs came out I had the older 16000 big one. Still have it but diodes are burning out, that was a defect with their units and the newer diodes have replaced the older ones now 7 yrs maybe?
The Larger Mars will cover larger area so more plants can grow in a 5 x 5 foot area.
TheNukeHead
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So I ended getting the TSL 2000 for my 2x4 and the TS 600 for my 2x2. For the TSL 2000 and it has some power behind it. Turned it down to about 65% because it is so strong. I have to say I didn't expect that. Just waiting on the 600 at this point. The 2000 seems to be really good quality. We shall see
Yes, that is a well known combo, tsl 2000 and 2x4. Mars hydro sells a kit like that, fan and filter. That should work very well.
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