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Jungle1234

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mr sunshine said:
If you don't mind using the extra energy go ahead.. I've never used an led but I don't see why not. trying it is the only way to really learn. It's a good idea if you can fit it in there and it doesn't mess with your temperature to much imo.
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Thanks mate for replying, if it was you how would you rig my lights? I was thinking led over the top of plants, than moving my plants away from the wall and having 1x250w cfl either side like where I have my 130watt one at the moment except the other side too, effective yah or nah
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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I've done it and yeah man it works. Right now tho, I use CFL only at the seedling stage and swap to a 150 HPS after a few nodes. Add LED later on in flowering. But I only grow 1 or 2 plants. You might also consider COB led. I have a hankering to try it myself but all in all what I got works great. Keep in mind CFL is almost as hot as HID. And u can get a 150 HPS for $65 shipped on eBay. A dimmable 400 for under $150. I'm not sure about the COB. Seems most build there own. Lots of choices. To be honest, CFL is at the bottom of my list but I know it works.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Jungle1234 said:
Thanks mate for replying, if it was you how would you rig my lights? I was thinking led over the top of plants, than moving my plants away from the wall and having 1x250w cfl either side like where I have my 130watt one at the moment except the other side too, effective yah or nah
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sounds good to me. I kept my CFL in the four corners down close to the plant. That's a lot of watts your pushing. Any heat issues?
 
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Jungle1234

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Thanks mate I look into it, my temps are normally between 22 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, is the to hot? I have a lot of fresh air pushing around with the fans???
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Jungle1234 said:
Thanks mate I look into it, my temps are normally between 22 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, is the to hot? I have a lot of fresh air pushing around with the fans???
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I do Farenheight so 85 F about 29 C sounds like red line. I have reached peak temps at 90 without any significant problems but, would rather be below 80 or 27C.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Jungle1234 said:
Is this one anyhow vapid you possibly recommend a god con led??? Thanks http://ledgrowlightguide.com/galaxyhydro-cob-led-grow-light-review
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I honestly like the idea of trying it out. The 200 Watt would probably be perfect for my 1 or 2 plant micro grow. I honestly have never used them but damn, growers seem to love them. Anyway, I would def go COB knowing what I know. I would try to find some reviews and pics if possible for that particular light and vendor. Make sure it's a legit vendor and not just some junk thrown together in China.

But, I got some regular old Blurple LED. The kind that give off a Purple/Magenta color. And they work fine.
 
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Jungle1234

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What do you think about the Mars hydro of eBay have you Hurd good reviews it seems like a lot of people use them
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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Jungle1234 said:
What do you think about the Mars hydro of eBay have you Hurd good reviews it seems like a lot of people use them
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They do fine. I actually have one the same people sold who became Mars. It's old and actually they are much cheaper now. It has 60 3 watt leds and works fine for a micro grow by itself. I think you can get the newer version like $70-$80 US. They put off very little heat and if that's a concern I could reco it as a good solution for a micro grow.
 
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Jungle1234

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GrowUrOwnDank said:
I've done it and yeah man it works. Right now tho, I use CFL only at the seedling stage and swap to a 150 HPS after a few nodes. Add LED later on in flowering. But I only grow 1 or 2 plants. You might also consider COB led. I have a hankering to try it myself but all in all what I got works great. Keep in mind CFL is almost as hot as HID. And u can get a 150 HPS for $65 shipped on eBay. A dimmable 400 for under $150. I'm not sure about the COB. Seems most build there own. Lots of choices. To be honest, CFL is at the bottom of my list but I know it works.
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image.jpg Hey mate is this what I want to see after topping??? Thanks
 
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harris hawk

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KEEP IT SIMPLE !!!!!!! and use side-lightuing will increase yields by at least 50% + PEACE Where did you purchase you reflectors? please answer - thanks !!!!!!
 
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