T 5 from Start to Finish

wildcajun

wildcajun

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MJKILLER here is your info , veg,Spectralux,HO 24w 6500k, flower GE Ecolux HO 24w300k they cost about 15 bucks each
 
Silky Shagsalot

Silky Shagsalot

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DirtFarmer24 said:
Have you flowered with t-5's before? It seems like that you have enough light but when you start flowering, will the t-5s produce the correct spectrum of red light? Does anyone the spectrum information for t-5s ?
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i have a 4 bulb t-5 fixture. i have 2 veg spectrum tubes, and 2 tubes for flower spec. i use it in early veg, and it works very well! you have too much plant for t-5's. i'd tie them down to get the buds closer to the tubes. the light will not penetrate very far down into the canopy, so bring the buds to thte light.
 
Silky Shagsalot

Silky Shagsalot

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pr0fesseur

pr0fesseur

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bigbud888 said:
I started with a single 2 foot T5 from a Jump Start grow light and to this day am still using it to flower! Although originally it came with a veg light installed I purchased a bloom bulb for it and have been using it ever since. I removed it from the frame and attached it to Guttering along with 12, 2700K CFL's. I have a total of 300watts @ 21,200 lumen which is ok but it makes the process longer. For example if I would just upgrade a 100watts to a 400watt HPS I would get over 50,000 lumens depending on bulb type! Although I would have more heat to deal with, it would definately increase my yeild and quality. I dont claim to be an expert but I think I got it right, vet's correct me if I'm wrong plez. :leaf:
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YOu could do 400W with T5 like me... i have no need for cooling with T5 in a 3x3x6 tent just an exaust fan... Check out my thread in my SIG I explain T5 in DETAIL. T5's are more than just "grow" and "bloom".....
 
wildcajun

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Have decided to wait until i see some clouds ,will water with HB Honey and molasses and just keep checking will post more pics ,Happy Farming Cajun
 
farmersmurf

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You could also try the 150 watt hps bulb thing too if you wanted. it would be equivalent to 8* 2ft. t5 bulbs for flowering. Just free info. I'm sure what you have is just fine lol.
 
farmersmurf

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bigbud888 said:
I started with a single 2 foot T5 from a Jump Start grow light and to this day am still using it to flower! Although originally it came with a veg light installed I purchased a bloom bulb for it and have been using it ever since. I removed it from the frame and attached it to Guttering along with 12, 2700K CFL's. I have a total of 300watts @ 21,200 lumen which is ok but it makes the process longer. For example if I would just upgrade a 100watts to a 400watt HPS I would get over 50,000 lumens depending on bulb type! Although I would have more heat to deal with, it would definately increase my yeild and quality. I dont claim to be an expert but I think I got it right, vet's correct me if I'm wrong plez. :leaf:
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yeah they have bulbs for t5 flowering look up spectralux they make a t5 HO 2ft. 24 watt 3000*K bulb thats 2ft bulb but they makem 4ft. lolwhat I was told is though whatever is "under" the fixtures do just fine, when ares are shaded you need more light. if space is tight I certainly would with a 150 watt hps bulb a foot away at flower and those setups dont require the hassle of squirrel cage fans and what not. The 150 watt hps is equivalent to 8 2ft. bulbs at flowering time!( i think I just repeated myself sorry!)
 
stillfree

stillfree

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i have seen a frriend of mine flower with a t-5 and it came out great the first time and the second go around the buds were a lil airy but still full of resin best of luck.
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Beansly

Beansly

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I recently fell in love with T5's for vegging. Efficiency wise, there's nothing better. Lumens per watt, intensity, everything's perfect for strong vegetative growth. If I had to worry about the power bill more, I'd totally go t5's all the way.
 
stillfree

stillfree

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i as well use a t-5 for veggie and i would have to agree best ever haha someone else was telling mi i could also use it during flowering with my hps but i am sure it would get way to hot!
 
pr0fesseur

pr0fesseur

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Hey wildcajun Glad to see your thread is growing strong!!!
Yes gentlemen you can flower with t5 check these out! My last grow with T5
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