Why can’t I run my light on full power ts1000

[Mrbignugs]

Hi guys as title states I have 3 autos in a 2x3 they are 35 days from sprout all in the start of flower 2 @ 2 weeks and 1 @ 1 week or so but my question is until about a week ago all was fine still is except from I noticed that the plants were dropping a few hours before lights off they were on 20/4 so switched to 18/6 for more rest anyway I got looking into Dli an figure that was the problem too much light over too long a timeframe but surly a 150w led isn’t too much light it’s on about 80% atm @ 28 inches and plants seem a lot happier 500ish ppfd @ canopy any thoughts guys thanks

 

[Budzbuddha]

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[StareCase]

So about 90 minutes before lights out, the leaves on the plants droop a touch but they are fine the next morning?

 

[Herb & Suds]

Based on the pics in your journal you are under-watering
Water them full and after runoff crank that little light up
That’s a lot of plants for only 150 watts good luck

 

[Mrbignugs]

 

[Mrbignugs]

Ino I realise now this a 2 plant setup but it’s only for me so lesson learned for Next one I thought the same thing they now get 2ltr every 3rd day so like Monday Thursday Sunday ect tips was getting a tiny little burn right at the tip but now light is where it is that seems to have gone an they are happy again but like I said it’s 28inch away on 80%

 

[Herb & Suds]

Just keep them spread from touching as best you can
That light can go closer
Even a bit outside the light is fine
But I would still go 100% on a 150

 

[StareCase]

... But I would still go 100% on a 150 ...

Agree with the nun telling me to shove it!

A 150w light could go 18" above at full power. I have run two (2) 210w 3000K COB fixtures in a 2 x 4 at 20" above with each light pretty close to full bore. About 400 watts in 8 square feet and the bud turned out fat and heavy AF.

 

[Mrbignugs]

Ok we will test this to see if they droop so I can show u what they go like ….. I will drop it now to 18” @ 100% an we will check in before lights out at noon tomorrow

 

[Mrbignugs]

Ok so totally forgot I took off the ratchets too take it up a few more inches so for now iv just set too 100% an will see there reaction tomorrow and update then I will put ratchet back on an drop to 18” to test your theory thanks guys also @ there size should they be drinking more than 2ltr every 3rd day or maybe switch to 1.5 every other day still 6ltrs every 7 days tho?

 

[Mrbignugs]

What did u see too say underwatering I am new to the hobby an am just learning to read the plants to keep them happy through the whole grow but I would love to hear opinion

 

[Herb & Suds]

What did u see too say underwatering I am new to the hobby an am just learning to read the plants to keep them happy through the whole grow but I would love to hear opinion

Droop in general is due to either overwatered or under
You keep trying to moisten soil rather than drench it to run off

 

[Mrbignugs]

from what I read is it not bad to let the roots dry out before watering again? Or am I just being to careful.. I have been wondering about the droop myself that’s y I thought it was too much light they just look exhausted sometimes

 

[Mrbignugs]

 

[Mrbignugs]

An 12 hrs later light is still 28+ inches away I just turned to 100% can u see what I’m seeing plants don’t look as happy,slight droop… top right corner seems fine but the other 2 seem to not like it or would that go hand in hand with the underwatering I’m just thinking more light = more water/food

 

[Mrbignugs]

Ok so iv just gave them some plain ph water @6.5 the same 2ltr with plenty of run off. Tested ec just out of curiosity and it was 1.1 water going in was 0.4 Tuesday feed was 1.4. I have dropped light to 20” @ 100% let’s see what happens…. I did pull them out to have a good look at them an they all look nice an healthy from top to bottom also

 

[Week4@inCharge]

Ok so iv just gave them some plain ph water @6.5 the same 2ltr with plenty of run off. Tested ec just out of curiosity and it was 1.1 water going in was 0.4 Tuesday feed was 1.4. I have dropped light to 20” @ 100% let’s see what happens…. I did pull them out to have a good look at them an they all look nice an healthy from top to bottom also

They look rather rich to my eyes, I'd drop the EC lower, Autos don't need that much to prosper. Any way you can get another 1000? You'd be surprise what two of those can do.

 

[Mrbignugs]

Hey I think herb an suds maybe on to something just poked my head and plants seem to be loving it 100% at 20” …. I did think they look a bit dark maybe back off to like 1.0 ec see how they look an iv also been thinking the same thing about getting another light…. Thanks for help guys always appreciated happy growing

 

[HydroKid239]

Hey I think herb an suds maybe on to something just poked my head and plants seem to be loving it 100% at 20” …. I did think they look a bit dark maybe back off to like 1.0 ec see how they look an iv also been thinking the same thing about getting another light…. Thanks for help guys always appreciated happy growing

Dark leaves aren’t bad. Genetics can throw that off easily. Unless they are clawing, I think you’re giving them just enough. If you wanted to be safe & drop ec anyways.. maybe go -.5
Last thing you want is to make a thread next week about a deficiency lol Happy growing.

 

[Mrbignugs]

Ok will keep an eye for clawing would rather slightly under do it than over I think lol love the knowledge everyone has I guess that’s when you know you know your shit when you can read the plant …. There’s just so much info to read up on its like wow lol