My first CFL grow

Cannabis Gthumb

Cannabis Gthumb

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Still awaiting seeds from Attitude, but here is a some pics of my 1 plant box. 4" duct fan intake, Dual spectrum CFL, i think a total of around 200w. I'm thinking i want to LST to maximize the space i have. Advice is welcome!

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Looks good,only thing I would do is loose those reflectors and put those Y outlets on them so I could run 2 bulbs per a cord and get those cfl's all around the plants not just on top also close like 2 or 3 inches away.
 
Cannabis Gthumb said:
Still awaiting seeds from Attitude, but here is a some pics of my 1 plant box. 4" duct fan intake, Dual spectrum CFL, i think a total of around 200w. I'm thinking i want to LST to maximize the space i have. Advice is welcome!

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Let me start by saying, I wish you nothing but good fortune on your first grow. Then let me say...lol...man ur gona need more lights, what you have is fine for seedling as they don't require much light, but as they grow they will. Looks like you have 2-26w CFLs & 2-14w CFLs...they look the right color (6500k & 2700k) I use nothing but 6500k for seedlings and clones and as they veg (2-3 weeks) then I add some 2700 for full spectrum...good luck
 
ranchos429 said:
Looks good,only thing I would do is loose those reflectors and put those Y outlets on them so I could run 2 bulbs per a cord and get those cfl's all around the plants not just on top also close like 2 or 3 inches away.
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Ya I agree, though it looks like you have a Y spliter on each, in that case get 4..lol..and double up those lights..here take a look at how close mine are..I have two double T5 HO 4ft hoods on top and CFLs hanging on the sides...(my first baby has wicked nute burn but gettin better)

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and this 1 in my nursery (about the size of ur box) has almost 200w to herself..light light light..lol

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RIKNSTEIN said:
Let me start by saying, I wish you nothing but good fortune on your first grow. Then let me say...lol...man ur gona need more lights, what you have is fine for seedling as they don't require much light, but as they grow they will. Looks like you have 2-26w CFLs & 2-14w CFLs...they look the right color (6500k & 2700k) I use nothing but 6500k for seedlings and clones and as they veg (2-3 weeks) then I add some 2700 for full spectrum...good luck
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I believe all 4 bulbs in the pics are equivilant to 150 each. 44w actual or near there. (can't remember the package specific)

Hoping to have these veg in here untill i need to switch them over into a tent and hps. Just need the money for equip. before i switch to 12/12
 
Cannabis Gthumb said:
I believe all 4 bulbs in the pics are equivilant to 150 each. 44w actual or near there. (can't remember the package specific)

Hoping to have these veg in here untill i need to switch them over into a tent and hps. Just need the money for equip. before i switch to 12/12
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You don't want to count equivilent wattage go by actual, the equivilent is for what it looks like compared to an incandecent...my 6500k (blue spectrum) are 26 actual watts (100w equivilent), my 2700k (Red/Orange spectrum) are 14watts (60w equivilent) It's ok man it took me awhile too, this is my first grow also....they do make actual 90w & 125w CFLs, but they're like 60 to 90 bucks, unless you can find them cheap

And unless you have a bigger room that lil grow box you have is gona catch fire w/an HPS...lol...their hot man.. I'm stickin w/my CFLs this grow and maybe get an HPS next time to flower...
 
LockedOutOfHeaven said:
Do not lose the reflectors!!! Keep them trust me. Just add more! You will lose a lot of penetration if you ditch the reflectors.
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I'm a noob too, but someone correct me if I'm wrong. I heard CFLs give of more light (lumens) from the side of the bulb, and it's better to get a reflector for the side or hang them bare, cuz the coils run down the side is my thinkin'...
 
Cannabis Gthumb said:
I believe all 4 bulbs in the pics are equivilant to 150 each. 44w actual or near there. (can't remember the package specific)

Hoping to have these veg in here untill i need to switch them over into a tent and hps. Just need the money for equip. before i switch to 12/12
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Ya, those do look bigger than mine on the base upon a second look
 
RIKNSTEIN said:
I'm a noob too, but someone correct me if I'm wrong. I heard CFLs give of more light (lumens) from the side of the bulb, and it's better to get a reflector for the side or hang them bare, cuz the coils run down the side is my thinkin'...
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This is not true bro. The best cfls put put out 64 lumens per watt. Where t5s and metal halide are 85-95 lumens per watt. You get more bank for your buck with t5s and metal halides. Also cfls lose luminosity after about a month of use. They work for growing but are far from the best.
 
Does anyone know where to get sensors similar to those in the "Growtronics" system. Temperature, humidity, controlled by Ethernet cord?
 
No that isa common miscomception. When i first used cfls i tested them to see how to get the most from them. The bulbs are shaped in a way that the most light comes from the tip/top of bulb. Take a cfl bulb plugged in with no reflector and hold it roughly 1 foot away from the wall in a dark room. Shine it so that the tip is facing the wall and then the side of the bulb. You will notice a considerable difference in the output from the tip. Your welcome haha
 
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