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Old 02-05-2009, 03:19 AM
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Im going to home depot in the next couple of days and i need some feedback

Set-up: Im in the veg stage of a seedling (OGx Bubba) about two weeks in and using one 14 w (i just found that out right now) about two or three inches away. it looks healthy at about 3 or 4 inches (ill have pics when i get a cam) and its starting on its third set of leaves. I have this in my personal closet in a tight space with white trashbags as my reflection (weak i know but i McGyver shit). I have a little fan and a thermometer to keep my closet at the right temp (it was going over 80 before). Im doing 18/6 light schedule and 2-3 time a day watering just a few sprays.

I plan on getting a y-connector and some stronger bulbs. I only have one plant because I want to absorb as much information about growing without stressing about other plants.

So here is my question(s): What do you suggest? Should I get the stronger bulbs with the y connector? or should i just stay how i am for a couple of weeks, then upgrade? Also, since i only have one plant, should i even get more lights? Should i get a reflective pan like ive seen on this website?

Im sure ill have more questions. Thanks!

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You can get the 65 watt CFLS, regular sockets, tht are ideal spectrum or kevins for FLOWERING at Home Depot or Lowes for $16.95 each.
You can get the 42s for about 9 each. They also have the nice clamp reflectors for $11 each.

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You can get the 65 watt CFLS, regular sockets, tht are ideal spectrum or kevins for FLOWERING at Home Depot or Lowes for $16.95 each.
You can get the 42s for about 9 each. They also have the nice clamp reflectors for $11 each.

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Whats the extension fer?
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You can not put the Y connector and two bulbs in one reflector without it.
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You can not put the Y connector and two bulbs in one reflector without it.
I dont use a reflector...yet, so thanks for that i woulda tried to do it with no room i assume and prob would have had to get one anyways. I am only using a desk lamp that is N-rigged to hang over my baby. So i got the y connector this morning for like 3 dollars and it fit right in. So for now i have two 14 w bulbs shining on my baby, but i plan to get two 23 w for the tops and the two 14w for the bottoms, but thats not for a couple more weeks.
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I've nevr seen anyone use lights without reflectors. sure wastes a lot of light and lumens.
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You should at least buy some disposble alluminum pie pans and make some DIY reflectors.
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I have about 12 26 watts on my 2 plants atm. I think you should at least have 4 bulbs per plant, but you'll be okay for now until you can get more. GL
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Yeah thats what i was thinking....4 bulbs for my one plant should do. How much are those clamp things?
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At Lowes they are $8 for the cheap ones and $11 for the heavy duty ones.
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