Club 315w lec

What’s the consensus on vertical reflectors vs horizontal, I have a few 315s and love them but they are all horizontal and was wondering which is better or if they are pretty much the same
 
Apalchen said:
What’s the consensus on vertical reflectors vs horizontal, I have a few 315s and love them but they are all horizontal and was wondering which is better or if they are pretty much the same
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The vertical bulb in the reflectors of my 315's work well. With the horizontal placement of the bulbs about half of the bulb has to reflect off the to and the light reflects directly back to the bulb. With the vertical the bulbs reflect off the sides of the reflector and the light is directed down. Does that make sense?
 
ilovetoskiatalta said:
Not very scientific but here is @BobBitchen Blue Ballz
3 gallon vivosun pots
Left is 3k Phillips 8 weeks 12/12 same mother similar conditions(temps were 75 lights on 70 lights off, slightly higher RH 58%), same nutes, same soil but different grow, harvested May of 2018.
Right is Hortilux 315cmh 9 weeks 12/12 same mother, same nutes, same soil(temps 73 lights on 68 lights off RH 52%), harvested Dec 24 2018.
Both are from the seperate jars labeled top colas, stored in dark cool closet in ball jars. @sshbud View attachment 4266413 View attachment 4266414 View attachment 4266415
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Are you using the same fixture but different bulbs? If so, there is a noticeable difference....for sure.
 
Bad Karma said:
A good trim helps prevent mold in the jar. If mold is what you want to own, they’re your lungs, own away.
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Avant_Gardener said:
Are you using the same fixture but different bulbs? If so, there is a noticeable difference....for sure.
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Phantom 2 315 remote ballast vertical fixture. I switched all the bulbs in flower area. I still use the phillips in veg 4k. Not sure if I will swap them or not just yet. The 4k gives me nice tight internal spacing.
 
ilovetoskiatalta said:
Not very scientific but here is @BobBitchen Blue Ballz
3 gallon vivosun pots
Left is 3k Phillips 8 weeks 12/12 same mother similar conditions(temps were 75 lights on 70 lights off, slightly higher RH 58%), same nutes, same soil but different grow, harvested May of 2018.
Right is Hortilux 315cmh 9 weeks 12/12 same mother, same nutes, same soil(temps 73 lights on 68 lights off RH 52%), harvested Dec 24 2018.
Both are from the seperate jars labeled top colas, stored in dark cool closet in ball jars. @sshbud View attachment 4266413 View attachment 4266414 View attachment 4266415
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Great job brother
 
ilovetoskiatalta said:
Not very scientific but here is @BobBitchen Blue Ballz
3 gallon vivosun pots
Left is 3k Phillips 8 weeks 12/12 same mother similar conditions(temps were 75 lights on 70 lights off, slightly higher RH 58%), same nutes, same soil but different grow, harvested May of 2018.
Right is Hortilux 315cmh 9 weeks 12/12 same mother, same nutes, same soil(temps 73 lights on 68 lights off RH 52%), harvested Dec 24 2018.
Both are from the seperate jars labeled top colas, stored in dark cool closet in ball jars. @sshbud View attachment 4266413 View attachment 4266414 View attachment 4266415
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mmh interesting. it looks like the hortilux one has way more leaves, which may not be such a good thing... hows the smoke ?
 
sshbud said:
mmh interesting. it looks like the hortilux one has way more leaves, which may not be such a good thing... hows the smoke ?
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I think the leaf to calyx ratio is similar for that strain. It has moderate density. I think the only thing I miss about my 1000w hps bulbs is the density. This bulb seems to get "kinda" close. I won't smoke it for a month or two. I notice the difference with a long cure. It's just the way I do things.
 
Well my brothers from another mother, I flipped the monster almost a week ago and found 4 males in my hen house. Still not bad for an old man. You Know your old when you need to buy a magnifying glass but my meds will bring my vision back to 20/20
 
Update 2/9/19, second week of flower under the two 315's

2/2 Start of 12/12
9 to 10 inches tall


2/9 One week later
16 to 18 inches


All seems to be going OK, lot's of big fans, lot's of grow period. Refilled the rez two times this week, and getting good runoff with each drip cycle.
Increased A&B to 350 ppm, cut out Rapid Start. Hand watering (2X runoff), sort of a mini flush, twice a week just prior to rez refill with remaining nutes and Great White.
I think I got the timing right on this grow, flipped at the right time so they are not going to overpower the tent. They have stretched 7 to 9 inches this first week of 12/12 so I am kinda expecting around another 8 to 10 inches over the next two weeks. Then some trimming and planned staking.
Since this is my first Rodeo (SOG) I hope I have the undercarriage pruned enough. At day 21, will be removing everything that is not exposed at the canopy.
Later and Peace Out,

GR
 
Ouch. Crap happens. My only vanilla kush. Amputee. Rats. Lol 16 cola skunk just getting repotted to 30 liter fabric pot. Going with one plant and first scrog. For this run. 20190209_231245.jpg Pics to come. Will be looking for tips. Get it. Tips.... doh!
 
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