question for my fellow growers

Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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I am running a viparspectrum 600 led (pulls 260wts)AND a phlizon 600 led (pulls 100 wts) in a 4×4 ×8 tent and have 5 autos. Full set up. Constant 75 degrees in the tent running autos on 24 hrs. Am I limiting myself by not matching lights? I know the more light the better. Before I buy another viparspectrum , as a new guy for indoor and autos im asking. I've done outdoor for 12 years and feel I have mastered the art there. However indoor is an entirely different lane. I have a full understanding but for the experienced growers what is your input? Thanks in advance
 
StonedGardener

StonedGardener

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Never,ever...I'm sure you know, bring inside any of your outside "soil"....all hell can be unleashed......never had pm , white flies and aphids or any problems for over 40yrs.
Got stupid last summer(or to stoned). Thought I had whipped up some kick-ass compost.....next thing ya know I got weeds growing in pots....white flies appear, then PM ( think aphids transmit it ). How stupid of me.....anyway....indoor grow rooms are my sanctuary, my special place,,.....my assylum....love working in it........music......the girls......the lush greenery.....a magical forest......I don't try to grow lots of plants....I like about 9-12.....I can really focus on and pamper.............just enough for constantly supply for my head and friends ........it won't get tedious and turn into work..........big secret....keep the yapper shut, just " tribal members" know.
 
StareCase

StareCase

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I have two of those very same Viparspectra V600W's relegated to the dark corner to collect dust and watch the HLG RSpec handle the flowering. Take @Bookush34 advice and get thee a good light.
 
Oldreefer

Oldreefer

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Man don't be discouraged when those with better lights down play your efforts.
Anyone who has a light catching dust is proof they were using it to start with....
I say run all that shit. Old lights are very useful as side lighting.....
As I run perpetually, autos and photos, changing out spectrums with different lighting makes for some good nuggs.
 
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Bookush34

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Oldreefer said:
Man don't be discouraged when those with better lights down play your efforts.
Anyone who has a light catching dust is proof they were using it to start with....
I say run all that shit. Old lights are very useful as side lighting.....
As I run perpetually, autos and photos, changing out spectrums with different lighting makes for some good nuggs.
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Just trying to help someone with my experiences. Not down playing anything.

Lighting is one of the biggest factors indoor.
Maybe other places to save $ that won’t effect your grow. Like cheap tents or fans. Or using old 5gal pales to grow in.

Lights
Ph meter
Nutrients
Genetics.
That’s where I invest the most into my grow
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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StonedGardener said:
Never,ever...I'm sure you know, bring inside any of your outside "soil"....all hell can be unleashed......never had pm , white flies and aphids or any problems for over 40yrs.
Got stupid last summer(or to stoned). Thought I had whipped up some kick-ass compost.....next thing ya know I got weeds growing in pots....white flies appear, then PM ( think aphids transmit it ). How stupid of me.....anyway....indoor grow rooms are my sanctuary, my special place,,.....my assylum....love working in it........music......the girls......the lush greenery.....a magical forest......I don't try to grow lots of plants....I like about 9-12.....I can really focus on and pamper.............just enough for constantly supply for my head and friends ........it won't get tedious and turn into work..........big secret....keep the yapper shut, just " tribal members" know.
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thank you.
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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StonedGardener said:
I must be getting old pulling that shit. I knew better. It unleashed holy hell on my gals.............it's a major taboo. White flies, aphids, weedss and PM ( probably from aphids )........hell of a good lesson !
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I knew starting indoors I didn't want to do that, just knew from outdoor experience . However im sure im going to make mistakes being new to this lane. So far so good and autos are in flower....
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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A great lesson indeed stonedgarden. I find this mistake was made a lot in my 6 months of research prepping for my indoor set up. I feel my lights are good for sure, however I made the mistake of getting these 2 rather than the new one I just purchased today. Bp3000 full spectrum...im going to college for horticulture and agronomy in the fall and want to make this my profession. I want the best I can get, for the best grow possible. I feel I've limited myself here. Im my own worst critic so I'm always evaluating and writing down everything I do to.master the art of indoor. Just the way I am.
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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StareCase said:
I have two of those very same Viparspectra V600W's relegated to the dark corner to collect dust and watch the HLG RSpec handle the flowering. Take @Bookush34 advice and get thee a good light.
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I couldn't agree more. Just bought the bp3000 full spectrum . I'll use the other 2 for seedlings going outdoor and spoil my autos with the new light. I appreciate it man
 
StonedGardener

StonedGardener

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Indoors rules......your sanctuary....asylum.....it's magical and soothing to me......bang some tunes.....a cold one and bong here and there. Ya can really pamper those specimens. I like personalizing my holy space...make it pop. I got 60's 70's shit all over.....posters, shirts, paraphernalia,pictures, treasure. Even got old original acid hit bags...makes me think of all those old Deadheads.
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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Oldreefer said:
Man don't be discouraged when those with better lights down play your efforts.
Anyone who has a light catching dust is proof they were using it to start with....
I say run all that shit. Old lights are very useful as side lighting.....
As I run perpetually, autos and photos, changing out spectrums with different lighting makes for some good nuggs.
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Lol i.love your outlook my man. Im just trying to get the best and most out of myself and my grow. Yojr not wrong, he's just saying what I was thinking
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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StonedGardener said:
Indoors rules......your sanctuary....asylum.....it's magical and soothing to me......bang some tunes.....a cold one and bong here and there. Ya can really pamper those specimens. I like personalizing my holy space...make it pop. I got 60's 70's shit all over.....posters, shirts, paraphernalia,pictures, treasure. Even got old original acid hit bags...makes me think of all those old Deadheads.
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Lmao! I have a very personalized room myself. No acid bags, haha. Definitely my sanctuary
 
Richard Drysift

Richard Drysift

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Massachusetts86 said:
I am running a viparspectrum 600 led (pulls 260wts)AND a phlizon 600 led (pulls 100 wts) in a 4×4 ×8 tent and have 5 autos. Full set up. Constant 75 degrees in the tent running autos on 24 hrs. Am I limiting myself by not matching lights? I know the more light the better. Before I buy another viparspectrum , as a new guy for indoor and autos im asking. I've done outdoor for 12 years and feel I have mastered the art there. However indoor is an entirely different lane. I have a full understanding but for the experienced growers what is your input? Thanks in advance
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Im your neighbor one state to the south. It’s not really about more light it’s about more intensity. Those led panels are ok for small plants but will not penetrate a heavy canopy. A true 600w HPS would probably outperform the combination of both your LEDs. Check out Timber grow lights. COB LEDs put off more intensity than diodes can. I grew for years w/600 HPS and the Timber Redwood VS blows it away. I set it 50 to 70% through most of veg phase; once they are at 12/12 you can turn it up to full intensity and let er rip. Lights four square feet top to bottom. Led panels can’t do that....
 
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Ellisk

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StareCase said:
I have two of those very same Viparspectra V600W's relegated to the dark corner to collect dust and watch the HLG RSpec handle the flowering. Take @Bookush34 advice and get thee a good light.
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I have two HLG's, a 100 watt for veg and a 260 watt for flower in a 3'x3' tent. They are good lights, nice tight buds.
 
Massachusetts86

Massachusetts86

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Richard Drysift said:
Im your neighbor one state to the south. It’s not really about more light it’s about more intensity. Those led panels are ok for small plants but will not penetrate a heavy canopy. A true 600w HPS would probably outperform the combination of both your LEDs. Check out Timber grow lights. COB LEDs put off more intensity than diodes can. I grew for years w/600 HPS and the Timber Redwood VS blows it away. I set it 50 to 70% through most of veg phase; once they are at 12/12 you can turn it up to full intensity and let er rip. Lights four square feet top to bottom. Led panels can’t do that....
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Thanks man, I appreciate your advice,
 
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