Prawn Connery
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It's amazing how far this system has evolved in the past year or so. I love the side-lighting. Those run-to-waste airpots rock, too.
5x5 LED - T-Time grow time
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How is growth on back side (reflective side) of flowers ?Thanks RS
TD-silent cant be slowed down unfortunately and I wont go for anything else as they are too loud so it is what it is. For now ...
T-Time
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Its a bit of a "system" to keep in a small space but I'm liking it so far. Would love to have a spread of strips or quantum boards but I would have to get somehow to the plants or put the light on the other wall, which would be blinding me every time I open the tent.
I'm liking the fact I can redirect the heat back to the tent, keeping the cobs efficient and plants at the right temps.
Downside is that it takes space in the tent that could be used for a bigger nute res and its harder to get the to the plants or get them in and out when they are full height.
WC overhead QB like Yours would be brilliant in this scenario, if they would fit to the tent. What is the status on those lenses? Are they coming out to the market ?
Only thanks to the combined knowledge of RIU community
How are You keeping Brother ?
Flowers are well developed at the back wall. Think of penetration from multiple light sources and that the light only have to go through min of 20cm (8in) and max of 30cm (12") of the plant structure. Especially with defoliation. Its really not that much in comparison to some of the classic horizontal grows.
Ladies streatching is a bit overwhelming. The internodal spacing on some of them is close to 17.5cm (7") ! Worst case scenario some heads will be cut. I think I have them a bit too much of Far Red (15min at light off). Reduced that to 5min and will bump that up when stretch stops.
All looks good anyway. All ladies look happy and I'm waiting for the stretch to slow down so I can do some trimming. No sign of flowers yet. Last time it took them 12days and they are at day 8 or 9 after flip so not much longer until things get interesting again
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Prawn Connery
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I'm good. And, by the looks of it, so are you! For someone who claimed to be relatively new to growing 12 months ago, You've Come a Long Way, Baby.
T-Time
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Well yeah, Im about 2 maybe 3 years into "bonsai" so relatively new in compatison to some of the guys doing it whole life. I read a lot about growing techniques and try to pay attention when ppl that know their thang are talking. Still plenty to learn, but its cool. I'm open for itI'm good. And, by the looks of it, so are you! For someone who claimed to be relatively new to growing 12 months ago, You've Come a Long Way, Baby.
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ttystikk
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My overhead lights weren't water cooled. The lights with those lenses are still in development. I like what you're doing.
dannykay
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T-Time
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I know they weren't . Remind me again what wattage they were ? And when You'll be back in the saddle ?!
Prawn Connery
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Wow! Haven't heard that one for ages! I'd forgotten all about it. Yes, I lived through the entire 70s (just)
ttystikk
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They were 320W each, I needed two for each 4x6' panel- and they're already obsolete lolI know they weren't . Remind me again what wattage they were ? And when You'll be back in the saddle ?!
T-Time
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Hahaha, typical
At that wattage how hot did they get ? Even if 60°C I would watercooled them anyway
Have dig out Your old thread and read the details on it again.
ttystikk
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Big things are happening on this front. I'll keep you posted, brother.Hahaha, typical
I would watercooled them anyway
Have dig out Your old thread and read the details on it again.
T-Time
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Please do. I'm gear whore
ttystikk
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Keep on pimpin'!Please do. I'm gear whore
T-Time
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First signs of flower today. Thats 10days after the flip. 2 days sooner then the last time, but then again I gave them two more days to recover after the first defoliation.
They started to slow down with the stretch and I had to do the another defoliation session as I will be leaving the plants home alone for 10days. Normally I would wait about a week more.
Had to chop some heads on the upper level and I'm hoping it will be enough and wont get into problems with the fans. If not I'll tuck them to the back.
They started to slow down with the stretch and I had to do the another defoliation session as I will be leaving the plants home alone for 10days. Normally I would wait about a week more.
Had to chop some heads on the upper level and I'm hoping it will be enough and wont get into problems with the fans. If not I'll tuck them to the back.
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