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tibberous
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Are T5's worth it?
#7071907 - 06/20/07 09:06 PM (16 years, 7 months ago) |
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My buddy has a small basement with 4' ceilings. He was hoping to setup a tray system with 2 20,000 lumen T5's in the fruiting room and one or two in the veg room. He likes the low profile, low heat output and low energy costs, but it would be ~$700 for three lights, and it wouldn't be the best output.
Would it be worth it to try to veg under these lights, or should he stick with HPS. Anyone have any results using T5's to fruit?
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Re: Are T5's worth it? [Re: tibberous]
#7072924 - 06/21/07 12:24 AM (16 years, 7 months ago) |
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I love t5's personally. Their really bright for the output, no need to worry about that. Sorry I can't help you with the fruiting question, I don't have experience growing weed. I just use them for my herb and entho garden. They do wonders for salvia.
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Re: Are T5's worth it? [Re: TheEnd]
#7073015 - 06/21/07 12:48 AM (16 years, 7 months ago) |
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the stronger the light, the denser the buds will be, and the more growth you will get, as long as that light is used right...it really depends on how much your friend is planning to grow, if you want to grow a lot, then go for it, if your friend only gonna grow for personal use stick to the HPS. my
good luck in the decision and the grows, try to get some pics if your buddy doesnt mind
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Re: Are T5's worth it? [Re: tibberous]
#7073130 - 06/21/07 01:13 AM (16 years, 7 months ago) |
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I own a t5 fixture, that holds four bulbs.
I love its low profile, but if i was gonna spend 700, i would get HID lighting.
lumens are important, but so is penetration, and t'5 dont come close to a 250w, let alone the two 1000w with sealed hoods you could purchase with the $700
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A 4' ceiling is not going to work. In general, HIDs are the way to go but with 4' you are too cramped and they are too hot. You could veg in that space but not finish very well. Think about it. You need close to a foot for the pot, the light is going to take up about a foot at the top and that leaves you a grand total of 2' for the plants to grow in. And it would be nice to leave some room between the tops of the plants and the bottom of the lights even if you have a vented hood.
You could grow sideways possibly, I've heard of that being done. With HID you need not only ventilation but AC at least in the warm months.
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Re: Are T5's worth it? [Re: Stonehenge]
#7075745 - 06/21/07 03:21 PM (16 years, 7 months ago) |
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4' is plenty of room. Far from optimal, but a 4' ceiling would not stop me. I might go with 600W instead
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