First Journal

[HemperFi]

Darn THG, I hate when we argue -- I always lose, lol. But this time I believe I am right, . I know I should replace the CFLs, but I already have them, and they suit their purpose -- perhaps I will retire them one day and get T5s, but I AM thinking about initial cost right now (power isn't an issue). I have to make it through next month, and I need a lot of expensive stuff still.

I have a feeling i'm going to end up in a tub with you one day and have T%s all over the place.

 

[HemperFi]

in my flower room i have a 400 watt and a 600 watt in aircooled hoods, well i took glass out of the 400 and not venting it sinc winter is coming. a also have a extra 600 watt ballast if the extra light is needed, usally the 400 and 600 together are good enough for what i do. i do have a extra 400 watt also but that never gets used. so 4 ballasts altogher.

venting into your tent probably isnt a good idea, maybe run the light ducting to the vent holes on the side of the tent, then to your light in the tent, and back out the other side or top, which ever your using instead of venting the air directly into the tent

This is breaking my brain. My tent is 4x4x6.5 -- if I vent the heated air into the tent up high it will really help when the lights are off in the tent, and the 530CFM fan in there can deal with both lights even when they are on in the tent -- plus I can open the tent then. I thought it was a brilliant idea, and it's not my idea -- I got it from THG.

But this isn't MY grow -- it's OUR grow, and I will do what I am told. maybe....

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

LOL--I never feel that we argue--we are discussing things. Not having your power metered is a huge consideration. Do what you feel is going to be the best for the space you have to use. I love your enthusiasm and passion!

 

[HemperFi]

Thank you Goddess, I have the utmost respect for you, and your knowledge concerning ALL things to do with growing this beautiful plant. I truly apperciate the lattitude, .

 

[HemperFi]

That is true it's a trade-off. Everyone has to open their tent to tend to the plants, plus it can be opened to variing degrees. It's the stink I am concerned with, so I will maintain neg pressure as much as possible.

NOW, I'm going to pour a glass of wine, have a toke, and make a toast to all you mad growers.

Tomorrow I'm going to order a 600w digital light system.

What? I have permission,

 

[HemperFi]

Okay, everything I need is on the way. Another 420 bucks (ironic?) and that is it -- I think. I ordered another 600w light system -- was 80 dollars cheaper than the last one and is better. I have a new fan and carbon filter coming and a speed controler. Plus, I have some excellent genetics coming from Amsterdam. I am set up.

Did you know that Oct. this year has 5 Mondays, 5 Saturdays, and 5 Sundays? It happens every 823 years.

 

[bho_expertz]

This October is going to be awesome. I make 33 years 7th and do not forget the solar storm ... Be prepared :hubba:

 

[HemperFi]

How Do You Prepare For A Solar Storm!

 

[HemperFi]

I pulled all the pretty little tops off of my babies today -- felt guilty.

 

[HemperFi]

It's about the canope -- I will get them all the right size and keep them there -- that's the idea anyway -- we will see -- stay tuned

 

[HemperFi]

and you must realize i haven't sexed them yet -- I expect more males than females because of the strange genetics gowing on, and I will make room for themthat are invited.

 

[HemperFi]

I am the GOD of this Hell fire, and that's the way I like it -- that's the way we role homie. hehehe

 

[Roddy]

Canopy aside, you're going to have so many plants that the light will not be able to penetrate. Growing up so many hoping for males means that those that ARE female will likely be showing the signs of overcrowding. Too many plants is NOT the answer to compensating for smaller plants....jmho And if memory serves, aren't you already worried about being underlit? My opinion is that you want to start out with happy vegged gals, not stressed gals looking to get better.

But have fun! Maybe you can prove me wrong even...

 

[Sol]

Hmmmmmm, What I was thinking about was the penetration I would get from an HID -- the one I am looking at is variable and can be "turned down." If that's the right way to put it. Also, I don't pay for electricity it comes with the slip -- for now anyway. They keep talking about putting meters at every slip, but until then it isn't a worry. I DO worry about heat, but winter is coming. Two footers sound like the way to go if I'm gonna do T5's, but .... damn

This one sorta stuck in my mind the other day when i read it. I don't know what kind of ppl you have to deal with when dealing with your power issues, or how it is organized but i was thinking about all those initiatives that LEO has been coming up with to get citizens in on the act of ' combating the drug war' . What i mean is , i hope that with your increased power consumption(increased lighting?) That is IF it is noticeable ,would someone 'look into it!?' or turn your account info over to ,...whoever. Might not apply to you at all, but that was what popped up in my head. Especially if there are no meters, just like in an apartment where the landlord pays the power, he would watch you like a hawk. At least in my experience anyway. Peace bro and grow safe

 

[HemperFi]

First -- too many plants IMO are a whole lot better than not enough plants. I'm still trying to figure out this perpetual grow thingy, and I will. I HOPE I can prove you wrong Roddy. I have seen a lot of very crowded tents that produce well. I am more afraid of not having plants ready to go to flower when it is time. Right now I have 2 confirmed ladies and six in vedge that could be ladies -- I expect to get three females, so I will have 5 plants under a 600w HPS in a 4x4x6.5 tent and some clones I will take from the AK47 and the WP under a 600w MH in the vedge space. I think I can work it out my man. I DO have a bunch of seeds in cups, but out of the first ten I tried to pop only one of them is now a seedling. I don't know if the seeds are nonviable or what, but none have poped as of yet. We will see.

Sol, I'm in a marina -- there are hundreds of boats here not on power meters -- I can use as much power as I want (as my breakers can handle) and not worry about anything. If they put a meter on me I may have to change things up some, but until then it is like having free electricty. No way it can come back to me -- it's not like an apartment building.

 

[HemperFi]

On another note: that woman I was talking about is GONE, and she won't be back. I had a little talk with the owner of this place (who is a friend I have known for 15 years or so) and he assures me that she will NOT be tying up on anyone's boat this winter -- end of story. She came by last night and tried to sneak up on me, but Bubba Kush heard her. I didn't even let her in the boat -- we talked a while out on the dock and she left. Her boat is GONE this morning. End of story.

 

[HemperFi]

Thanks Puff -- I will not have plants in flower that are unhealthy -- all of my plants are VERY healthy and I plan to keep them that way. Isn't the shine on a healthy plants leaves a wonderful sight? They don't even seem to be stressed about me pinching off their tops yesterday -- They grew at least an inch as I slept last night. Would there be any THC in the little tops I took off of them yesterday?

 

[HemperFi]

yep -- I was thinking about smoking them

 

[Roddy]

I clone the tops....

 

[Roddy]

Your tops are actually the healthiest part of the plant, the fastest growing.