Quantums Overhead in Vertical Grow!

pop22

pop22

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were these lenses custom made?

ttystikk said:
Light diminishes with distance according to well known laws of optics. Quantum boards have a large surface area of light emission so they can throw good light further, while still being a bit less intense up close.

I'm using special lenses to aim the output from the overhead placement onto the vertical trellis. This thread is documenting how it's going, so you all have the latest news.
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Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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Coloradoclear said:
All breakers are usable up to 80% of their rating, the 30 amp breaker is rated for 24 amps. Remember there will be an "in rush current" or peak current draw when you turn the lights on. This peak current draw should not be above 24 amps on that breaker.
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I'm no electrician but your saying the appliance should not exceed the breaker on start up? So every breaker I've installed on a compressor is wrong then. I thought it was 125% that is allowable for peak draw. And are there not different rated breakers re 80% & 100% duty rated as per NEC.
 
Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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shadow_moose said:
You never bring a motor up to speed under torque. A motor coming up to speed under torque would cause what you're describing, as current is a function of load for almost all electric motors. A motor should not draw more than it's max current, so it should not be an issue if you have the. Current fluctuation does not kill breakers, it's constant current load that does.

Feel free to continue saying I'm wrong, but if what you say about your breaker setup is true, you're not running a 100% reliable operation.
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Say what? Ummm look up start capacitors and their function on a motor. Also clamp a meter on a compressor (air) and check the peak amp draw on startup. Perhaps a different thread would be a good place to discuss this, it would be very interesting and helpful.
 
whitebb2727

whitebb2727

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bassman999 said:
Well dont buy URBAN FARMER tent them!
Mine came with a seam around the perimeter of the drip liner.
6oz water in, and 6oz water gets out. Total POS!
The seller says the tray isnt wade to water lol, he goes by Low Baller.
I wont buy from him again.

Sorry off track rant there.
The search is on to find a liner for this tent now.
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Some of it is luck of the draw. I got a fan/filter combo from that seller. The fan is still running. Close to three years the fan has been running. The filter I have since refilled with coconut carbon because it had coal carbon. The coconut stuff is better. Its cheaper to refill than buy new filter.
 
bassman999

bassman999

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whitebb2727 said:
Some of it is luck of the draw. I got a fan/filter combo from that seller. The fan is still running. Close to three years the fan has been running. The filter I have since refilled with coconut carbon because it had coal carbon. The coconut stuff is better. Its cheaper to refill than buy new filter.
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Its not his fault the tent is crap, but customer service leaves some to be desired. He shoulda offered return. I wouldnt have done it because Im flowering in it, but the offer....there are other sellers.

Where did you get your carbon?
I have a 4ft tall Phat filter thats 3 yrs old
 
whitebb2727

whitebb2727

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Matter of fact I have returned something that was under warranty. A replacement was sent out as soon as I provided tracking. Got a prompt replacement. If its under warranty return it.
bassman999 said:
Its not his fault the tent is crap, but customer service leaves some to be desired. He shoulda offered return. I wouldnt have done it because Im flowering in it, but the offer....there are other sellers.

Where did you get your carbon?
I have a 4ft tall Phat filter thats 3 yrs old
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http://www.zenhydro.com/replacement-pelletized-carbon-16-lb.html
I think they have a bigger bag.
 
bassman999

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whitebb2727 said:
Matter of fact I have returned something that was under warranty. A replacement was sent out as soon as I provided tracking. Got a prompt replacement. If its under warranty return it.

http://www.zenhydro.com/replacement-pelletized-carbon-16-lb.html
I think they have a bigger bag.
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I found the filter for $131 shipped on sale

  1. Phat Filter 39 inch x 6 inch, 800 CFM Edit
    • $146.35
    • $146.35
    Remove item
Grand Total Excl. Tax $131.71
Grand Total Incl. Tax $131.71
Subtotal $146.35
Discount (WEEKLY SALE 1/9: 10% OFF FILTERS) -$14.

Shipping
  • Ground. $0.00
  • Express Saver $59.76
  • 2 Day $95.63
  • Standard Overnight $210.54
IN-STORE PICKUP (Tucson, AZ ONLY)
  • Tucson $0.00
 
whitebb2727

whitebb2727

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bassman999 said:
I found the filter for $131 shipped on sale

  1. Phat Filter 39 inch x 6 inch, 800 CFM Edit
    • $146.35
    • $146.35
    Remove item
Grand Total Excl. Tax $131.71
Grand Total Incl. Tax $131.71
Subtotal $146.35
Discount (WEEKLY SALE 1/9: 10% OFF FILTERS) -$14.

Shipping
  • Ground. $0.00
  • Express Saver $59.76
  • 2 Day $95.63
  • Standard Overnight $210.54
IN-STORE PICKUP (Tucson, AZ ONLY)
  • Tucson $0.00
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I'm a believer of oversizing filters. The bigger the better.
 
indianajones

indianajones

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how are these doing? must be chunkin' up nice now! i've been
thinking about these quantums vertical style, after watching your
thread i'm thinking you could replicate the heath robinson style
of vertical growing pretty easily by just putting one in each corner
of a tent or flowering room.

Haze the maze said:
Oh that's cool.
So, 5 months that plant grew big in that time (I know it's two plants) with lots of tops. I'm going to have a closer look at your grow technique. very interesting
Thanks
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5 months old AT CHOP, ~22 weeks minus flowering time, so
10-12 weeks in veg @ttystikk ?
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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indianajones said:
how are these doing? must be chunkin' up nice now! i've been
thinking about these quantums vertical style, after watching your
thread i'm thinking you could replicate the heath robinson style
of vertical growing pretty easily by just putting one in each corner
of a tent or flowering room.



5 months old AT CHOP, ~22 weeks minus flowering time, so
10-12 weeks in veg @ttystikk ?
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Yeah, that's about right.

I regret to inform you that the plant in the test was confiscated by police last Friday, so it's gone for good. Along with all but a dozen of the rest of my plants. Fortunately I wasn't arrested but it's been a rough week.
 
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