Stelthy's 600W Hps Project! (New-Cab)

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I will make sure I get the UV-B lamp installed in my cab tommoz + pics :) hope everyone's enjoying my updates :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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I installed the UV-B lamp today :) However I did come up with an idea to make it fit better due to lack of space, I cut a notch out of the inner side of the Reflector to accomodate my 'Stripper's Pole' :) ...



Here it is all installed and awaiting its 1st test run, just gotta wait for the lights to come back on so as to not disturb my lady's night time, I made sure I turned my Green Night Light off and am gonna role a doob and chill for a few hours... I'll add a pic when I test it later - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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I was talking to the guy's down at my Local Hydro Store today and was shown a grow room reflective film that is.......... wait for it....... More reflective than 'MYLAR' !!! It retails at £130.00 for a 10m roll, I will wait until I have finished this grow and then may very well redecorate my grow room walls etc... Here's a LINK to the stuff from the people responsible for making it :-



http://www.orcagrowfilm.com/



Also here's a LINK to some video's on Orca's Reflective Film :-



[video]http://youtu.be/c020_4EdIW0[/video]

[video]http://youtu.be/VdZ8geKbNCs[/video]



The next LINK is the EXACT test I was shown at the Hydro Shop today :)



[video]http://youtu.be/TW8l_IOLqCk[/video]



Funnily enough, these guys were the people responsible for banning cannabis + growing in the UK as well as a fair few other countries.. and now it would seem they are cashing in on promoting it for Growers around the globe :) lol...



The following info is taken from their web page :-


BEWARE OF KILLER YIELDS!



ORCA Grow Film® provides the following unique advantages over traditional reflective foils:
99% Diffuse Surface: Microfiber structure creates even light distribution across material surface regardless of incident angle of light. The resulting isotropic surface luminance eliminates hot spots and does not require surface to be hung flat during installation.

- Diffuse vs. Specular and Why diffuse reflection matters.

Highly Reflective Surface: Measured at 94% reflectivity across the full visible light spectrum. ORCA Grow Film® is the highest performing reflective surface in the hydroponic industry.

- Performance comparison
- What does full visible light spectrum mean and why does it matter?

Thermally Reflecting: High infrared reflectance keeps heat where it should be. (More)

100% Light Tight.

No Color Shift or Iridescence: Light reflected from surface maintains the original color wavelength so you get the full spectrum from your lamps. (More)

Durable, puncture and tear resistance: 11 mil thick

Waterproof Washable & cleanable with common household cleaners:

Mold and algae growth resistant.

UV Protected and Stable: Blocks out harmful UV light with wavelength below 400nm, material does not yellow. (More)

Recyclable eco-friendly material containing no halogens, plasticizers or VOCs.

Made in Canada




The guys at the shop showed me the difference with a light meter and there is a huge difference :) :) :) I wonder if anyone on RIU has used it, it would be interesting to see the results - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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Perfect !! The DIY UV-B lamp + Reflector works a treat.. :) just gotta get a decent timer for it and wait for 2 weeks prior to harvest for that awesome THC Boost, I can now take back the expensive 'Reptile ballast' and get my money back :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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My Royal Haze is currently 14" tall... I plan to Veg for either another week or 2 and then push her into Flower.. I am thinking I will top her a few more times too.. She's lookin' nice though, I can't wait to give her some UV lovin' - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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I just picked up some new nuits... usually I use CANNA's 'Hydro Vega' and 'Hydro Florez' .. This time I have opted for CANNA's 'Aqua Vega' and 'Aqua Florez' because I am pretty sure the AQUA is more intended for DWC setups, although I've never had any probs with the Hydro I also picked up some more CANNAZYM, more updates when I get back from the pub :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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I decided it was a good idea to add a couple more 'Reflector hanging loops'.. to the inner side of the UV-B reflector... This will allow me to attach a couple more chains and enable me to then angle the Reflector.. this will serve 2 purposes a) I am less likely to look directly at the tube :) Which has to be a good thing cos' I value my eyes :) and b) it should cover a better perportion of my SCROG screen..



Like so :) .. its not hanging at the correct height at the moment, but it will be adjusted when I see the 1st buds appear :)




I also decided to go 50/50 with the SCROG, aka I am going to SCROG the left side of the plant and I am going LST the right side to the right and then double back to the SCROG side if that makes sense :) ?!!




I also topped her another 12 times :) thats all my topping complete !!




I went to add my new nuits to the storage compartment under the Grow-Shelf and it was choca (full) so I desided to take a pic of all my nuits etc... Before re arranging them and putting them all back!




There were f-ing loads lol :) :) :) I also found a 120w Envirolite so I may as well hang that up a bit later today it is a red spec but I think I'll buy a blue spec since I can't add another HID bulb (MH) due to heat! so a 'blue spec' CFL seems the way to get a fuller spectrum in there for my lady/s :) !!




and that brings me up to date.... I will upload a pic later with the new CFL installed - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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Stelthy your grow must be the tidiest I've seen and in such a small space! incredible... Thats also some nice rigging with the lights & reflector, It makes my back room that I'm using look like a shed!
 
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I went and got some more stuff !! :) Am well stoned too... :) I picked up a 6400k (Blue spec) CFL (125w) a 6-way surge protected ext. lead, a CFL hanger.. although I may already have one with a white lead..which may look better :) I picked up a 3 pack of cheapy timers.. I already have an Envirolite timer for my main light so I have a spare but thats always good :) but ultimatley I now have a timer for each light ie/ the CFL, MH/HPS and the UV-B :) so I can run them in a pattern I see fit :).

I was after a Light Meter! .. But!! at £52.00 I chose not to.. Luckily my Hydro store is awesome and they lent me theirs as they had a few... happy days !! - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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I am waiting for the 'kick' of this bud to calm down .. n I'll start to install the new CFL lamp etc... more pics coming soon - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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And there it is, I am now utilizing an almost full spectrum grow-cab !! I am contemplating getting a 150 Red Kessil LED lamp in there as well.. to get the extreme reds .. but they are quite costly so I'll look around until I find a bargain..

I am running the Red Spec CFL & 250W MH for Veg.. and will be running a Blue Spec CFL, 400W HPS and UV-B Lamp for Flowering.. I just need to pick up some more CANNA RHYZOTONIC at some point and I am all set - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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I've just had an idea :) I may add another CFL Hanger for the time being until I can get hold of a KESSIL 150 Extreme Red LED... and I think it would balance it up a bit.. also I may double up with some normal lamp sockets so if temps get too high.. I can then run dual CFL Side Lighting but at a lower wattage ie/ less heat :) and I want to shorten the Main Lamp s elbow by a couple of inches this will 100% centralize my HID reflector as well as slightly reduce my duct run so I ll even speed up my exhaust by a very minute amount... but hey everything counts :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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First there was one,


then.........




There were two :) :) :)


I am only going to run the one red spec on the left for Vegging and (250W MH) also.., but upon setting the lights to Flowering (12/12) I have decided to run 2 blue spec CFL's along side the 400W HPS and the UV-B.. this will give a much more even coverage for the canopy/screen:)


Also without even trying I am able to enter https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/285620-club-600-a.html :) :) :)




Once I have moddified the Elbow pictured!.. the HID will be centralised for optimum coverage... I may wait until the end of this grow 1st and do it ready for my next grow :)


I still plan to get a Red 150 Kessil LED in there too, but this is looking great so far and is looking alot better even after only a week or so :)


I may/may not still get 2 smaller CFL's to go in along side the 2x 125W CFL's I have in there at the moment.. I like the idea BUT it may start looking a bit shoddy and over crowded with so many elevated cables... I am not sure...... hmm, I'll ponder it .. there's no rush :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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