has anyone used light rails? and would you recomend it?

The theory is really quite solid on this. Greater area of coverage, more evenly dispersed light so more consistent yield across the greater number of plants.

I will be setting up a light rail this weekend though so I'll find out soon enough!

true... good luck..what one did you buy?

i wish it was that simple, i have not used one, i think its a great concept, but i have read many negative things about it. such as it decreased yeild per plant, and only gave a very minimal gain on the extra plant. and that it was a pain in the ass to set up, especially if you air cool them.

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I can only speak from what i have read because i have not compared the difference but heres what i think.

Light rails produce enough product to justify the cost of a light rail and the cost you spend on electricity if used correctly. Many people, such as marijuana guru subcool, have reported an increase in yield per light after implementing a light mover. Light tracks and movers grow plants with lighting much more similar to the movement in the sun. Plant and nug structure is more uniform and round, like outdoor colas, because all sides of almost every nug receive direct light. With a SOG, SCROG or properly trained canopy light rails are the most efficient. Do not make the mistake of placing your light too close just because the movement allows for it heat wise. When light intensity increases a plants over all production only increases efficiently for so long. In fact, if the intensity is high enough the plants do not grow at all. Make sure you are covering at least a 4x4 area per 1000w light of even canopy at any given time. You will see an increase in yield.

Use common sense. If you plan to cover a large area with a few number of plants you have to grow them into it. don't use the light mover until you can fill the required area.

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A decreased yield per plant is inevitable unless you veg your plants longer and wider.

The light mover may decrease your yield per plant but if used correctly can give you an increase in yield per light.

It will also increase your total yield per kilowatt of electricity spent during both veg and flower, however the only way to accomplish this is to increase the number of plants you grow.

I find the hydrofarm track to be very easy to install.

I have also designed an air cooling system that works quite well. flexible ducting compresses and expands very well which allows for many options.

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how far do you plan on letting the light travel?

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I have an 8ft wide room the 6' rail allows for optimal coverage.

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sorry, do you plan on covering 8 feet with a 6 foot track?(bad idea i think), maybe if you add a lamp on, and move two on a track for an 8 foot length
heres a link to a guy who used light movers, he had 2 600's on a mover covering an area of 4x8, he then tried three stationary lights
his results where more total weight with the 3 lights, almost a pound more if i remember right. but he was yeilding more per watt using the light mover
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...5&page=1&pp=15

please let us know how it works out for you

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