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GuerrillaGrower
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Will these LED lights work?
#19161720 - 11/19/13 08:12 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Hello everyone, This is my first time growing and I'm wondering about the lights I have. They are LEDs and they say "Kichler Lighting Model CP300183 120VAC, 20V, 60HZ, 10 WATTS". There are 8 lights that run down this thing and I'm wondering if it will be enough. I'm already pretty sure the lights are not as strong as they should be, but I guess my question is will they still work? Will the mushrooms still grow and just take a little longer or will they die due to a lack of a light source? If they don't work than I could use some suggestions for a small, energy efficient light that will get the job done. I am growing in my closet so the smaller the lights the better.
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FunkyBuddha
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Does it have a number in (whatever)K for the light spectrum?
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SamhainJ
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Ive heard of shrooms growing in darkness when conditions were right.. but ive never personally used led's.. bit i have used ordinary standard light bulbs and i am currently using 4 foot energy saver fluorescents.. the reccomended light i bleieve is 6500k fluorescents bc they provide a wide color spectrum.. ive used single 40 watt bulb with great success in the past, try to use something a little better than small leds..but from what i have gathered on the subject light is not the main pinning trigger, fresh air and humidity are.. im sure someone else can give you a more precise answer though..
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PLUTOS GHOST
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What is your location; where do you live? I need information. Are you alone; are you sure you are not being watched, being monitored?
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GuerrillaGrower
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: PLUTOS GHOST]
#19161881 - 11/19/13 08:34 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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JMcDoogle
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: SamhainJ]
#19161909 - 11/19/13 08:40 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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SamhainJ said: Ive heard of shrooms growing in darkness when conditions were right.. but ive never personally used led's.. bit i have used ordinary standard light bulbs and i am currently using 4 foot energy saver fluorescents.. the reccomended light i bleieve is 6500k fluorescents bc they provide a wide color spectrum.. ive used single 40 watt bulb with great success in the past, try to use something a little better than small leds..but from what i have gathered on the subject light is not the main pinning trigger, fresh air and humidity are.. im sure someone else can give you a more precise answer though..
Anywhere in the range of 5-7000k
If you cant find the spectrum on the label, look for the
"Daylight" They'll be a bit more expensive than other CFL's.
To tell if you've got the right one, put to a standard lightbulb, you'll notice a yellow hue, with the DAYLIGHT bulbs 5-7000k you'll notice it has a bluish hue.
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PLUTOS GHOST
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Either you are a Fed or you haven't even bothered to look at this; perhaps both. Do your homework
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GuerrillaGrower
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: PLUTOS GHOST]
#19161960 - 11/19/13 08:46 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Actually I received the light for free and wanted to see if it would work before I bought a new one. You know you don't have to answer to these right? You can just move on and click another post? Sorry for asking a question
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JMcDoogle
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GuerrillaGrower said: Actually I received the light for free and wanted to see if it would work before I bought a new one. You know you don't have to answer to these right? You can just move on and click another post? Sorry for asking a question
Its not that you've asked a question...
It seems you've asked a question before doing any independent research of your own, and wish us to hold your hand while collecting easily and readily available information from within this website.
We're all about helping, but sometimes its more comfortable to help those who are willing to put in some work themselves.
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PLUTOS GHOST
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All the answers you seek are before your very eyes and the universe of mycology at your fingertips. Click away and research to your hearts content.
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SamhainJ
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It doesnt say in that link if the fixture comes with a bulb..either way if your going with a fluorescent just get the reccomended bulb if you worried about it.. but even indirect sunlight will work if you dont have to hide it in a closet
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PLUTOS GHOST
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: PLUTOS GHOST]
#19162183 - 11/19/13 09:13 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Sorry if I have offended you if you are indeed an honest and curious hobbyist it just seems suspicious that post is from someone who activated a profile just today and doesn't take the time to fill out the personal info let alone do any independent research to further your own cause. Especially after this whole silk road fiasco. Can't be too cafeful these days! Yeah, paranoid but big brother IS watching
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GuerrillaGrower
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: PLUTOS GHOST]
#19162216 - 11/19/13 09:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Ah yes the silk road... It's a shame. And yes I can see your suspicion. I use this site frequently for my research and in all honesty I just opened it tonight to ask this question. But I will add more information about myself in the next couple of day just so I don't spook off some quality answers
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JMcDoogle
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GuerrillaGrower said: Ah yes the silk road... It's a shame. And yes I can see your suspicion. I use this site frequently for my research and in all honesty I just opened it tonight to ask this question. But I will add more information about myself in the next couple of day just so I don't spook off some quality answers
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GuerrillaGrower
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: JMcDoogle]
#19162241 - 11/19/13 09:22 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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^^ hahaha they don't let people with felonies on their record become cops, but good try
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SamhainJ
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Haha You do seem kinda suspect man, all it says in your profile is "hobbies: growing various psycho active plants"
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JMcDoogle
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: SamhainJ]
#19162422 - 11/19/13 09:51 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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SamhainJ said: Haha You do seem kinda suspect man, all it says in your profile is "hobbies: growing various psycho active plants"
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SynKyd
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: JMcDoogle]
#19162466 - 11/19/13 09:59 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm pretty sure the Feds are worried about led lighting purchase patterns...........
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SamhainJ
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: SynKyd]
#19162487 - 11/19/13 10:02 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Your gonna get pinched next time you buy xmas lights..
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JMcDoogle
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Re: Will these LED lights work? [Re: SamhainJ]
#19162502 - 11/19/13 10:05 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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SamhainJ said: Your gonna get pinched next time you buy xmas lights..
I'll be waiting...
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