Uvb for plants

Mad Hamish

Mad Hamish

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  • 1. According to my uvb meter these lamps produce 300 -400 uw/cm2 at 12-18 inches from the plants.
    2. I supplement uvb from sprout to chop on the same timer as the main lighting
    3. see above...the sun emits uvb always
    4. start out at 300 for indicas and 400 for sativas...maintained til the end
    5. these are the T5HO 2 bulb fixtures I use...great pricing, holding up well and externally ballasted..I use four of these 1 fixture in each corner in 5x5x9 height rooms.... http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-2...re-p/52123.htm​




 
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bighen

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    • "only difference was the addition of 12% arcadia T5 ho 54 watts in place of blue actinic 450 nm peak tubes"

      what does this mean, im sorry but i didnt get that part
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bighen

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if what he is saying is the order the fixture for $70 plus he change the bulb to the 12% arcade T5 which are $60 each, he spent about $200 each fixture, but the MEGA-RAY bulb if $70.
 
Mad Hamish

Mad Hamish

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Dude, I just referred you to a thread that might help you. I have ZERO interest in this kind of snake-oil so do whatever you please mate.
 
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bighen

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actually from what the post show is that it did work THC level went up from 20 to 24, Im not arguing, not mad just trying to get a good bulb for my plants
 
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bighen

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Wanted to update this thread


I ordered the Mega-Ray bulbs SB-100 from www.reptileuv.com. I wouldn't recommend any one to order from them for the following reasons:
1.their customer service is HORRIBLE.
2.The owner runs the business out his house ( mom & pop shop). When it comes to stuff that can hurt you, it's probably not good idea.
3.They're on average 3-5 weeks on back order.
4.I currently have an open dispute with them. They almost never answer their phone; the last time I spoke to the owner, he said my package was being shipped the next day…..that was 2 weeks ago. Clearly a lie, when in reality all he gave me was a bogus tracking number.
Word to wise, think twice before ordering with these people.
 
topfuel29

topfuel29

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2 UVB 35 watt reptile lights.
It does increase your trichromes
The problem with the Light is you have to keep them very close to your plant.
The power of the UVB drops off really quick.

I was looking into tanning light, and Coral lights.
They have alot more watts than the reptile lights.

IMO- after experimenting with the UVB, and Humboldt's Snow Storm Your further off just using the snow storm to increase trichrome production.
 
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bighen

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Thanks topfuel29 but I just got 2 Arcadia D3 12% dessert 46inch. I installed them, I did not test the yet I'm waiting on the solarmeter 6.2 prior to turning them on. Not the best install but Im hopping they do they job.

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bighen

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I never heard of this Snow Storm Ultra product till now Im 10 minutes away form the hydro store and [FONT=arial, tahoma, helvetica, sans-serif]I'm gonna pick up a quart of it[/FONT]
 
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bighen

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Just wanted to do a quick update I bought the snow storm ultra and about 4 days of putting in the coco my plant smell extra dank, but beside that the UVB light the plant are really loving it check it out for yourself and please let me know what you think

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333maxwell

333maxwell

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When I feel like a little UV, I stick em out in the sun for a few hours.. when I can I like to stick them under sun for a day or two before harvest as they always seem to just 'know' and they put everything they have into it one last time. Although it probably is more my imagination, I still like to do it when I can.
 
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bighen

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Thanks topfuel29[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif], Im really amazed on how much they really love the uvb[/FONT]
 
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