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WakingUp
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Hows this bulb? Enuff light? (what do you think of my setup)
#8364613 - 05/05/08 11:06 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Greetings, i have had this bulb
shining indirectly on my FC
here are some pics of what i have going on (sorry for quality)
my tent in which my operation lies
Full view inside the tent
The Fruiting Chamber
Light shining on the FC
A Cake (dunked and rolled, been in there 4 days) (how does she look?)
Anyhow the question is, do you think that bulb is sufficient or should i get another? should i arrange the lighting different? Somehow it doesnt feel like enuff but i dont know, its not very bright in the FC
Also since the pics are here what do you think of my setup? any comments or concerns? thanks!
Edited by WakingUp (05/05/08 11:13 AM)
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shroober
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: WakingUp]
#8364632 - 05/05/08 11:13 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Not sure about that light, i can't read the box very well in the picture.
Do you know what the temp rating is on it? Ideally you want to have a light that produces 6000k to 7000k color temp.
It's certainly bright enough though, you don't want too much light, it will heat your FC up and it's just not necessary.
Why do you have everything in a tent?
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RogerRabbit
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? (what do you think of my setup) [Re: WakingUp]
#8364635 - 05/05/08 11:15 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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That's the wrong color temperature light for best results. If you want a screw-in bulb, get one of the natural daylight spiral fluorescents(CFL) you can get at the grocery or hardware store.
Incandescent bulbs are 'red' light, which is generally too low to be of much benefit. Look into light at the high end of the spectrum(blue) such as fluorescent. RR
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WakingUp
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: shroober]
#8364644 - 05/05/08 11:18 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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All i can gather from the box is that its 75 watt NatureLite plant light
i have everything in a tent i guess for added sterility? i thot it was a good idea... Also to try to contain the temperature and humidity within, its dry and cold in the rest of the room, but the tent stays nice and warm (75) cause i have a little heater on low in there behind the incubator, the heater helps the incubator too, its at 85F, without the heater behind it the fishtank heater only gets it to 80.
So basicly sanitary issues, temp and humidity
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WakingUp
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: WakingUp]
#8364657 - 05/05/08 11:20 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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okay so spiral CFL ? will do, this light is blue btw (not sure if thats what you mean by blue, not to question you) but its actually blue frosted, i dont know if that means anything.
Oh and RR what do you think of everything else?
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Edited by WakingUp (05/05/08 11:20 AM)
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rick0909
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: WakingUp]
#8364763 - 05/05/08 11:45 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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I use a GE energy smart Daylight 6500k spiral type and it seems to be working well. Also it barely generates any heat at all, so you don't have to worry about it heating up your chamber. Came in a 2 pack for about $8 at Wal-mart. What kind of heater are you using inside of a tent? Be careful.
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WakingUp
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: rick0909]
#8365019 - 05/05/08 01:14 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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The heater is a small "SafeHeater" bearly kicks out any heat at all, no coils visible or anything, been in there for 2 weeks no problem. It just blows out a little heat, and shuts off when it reaches X temp
btw im about to go to walmart for a bulb
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WakingUp
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: WakingUp]
#8370389 - 05/06/08 07:34 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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So I got my new bulb (its a 20 watt, EQ to a 75) spiral GE DayLight, up and runnin
-------------------- I've found myself, and found nothing... My NEW GROW ROOM BITCHES!!! My Current HPOO Project! and this is a chipmunk on my hand
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zero cool
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: WakingUp]
#8370650 - 05/06/08 08:22 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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you dont really need much light at all. i just keep mine under my bed so just a little ambient room light can get to them and i have excellent results. so if you must use a light i would recommend a very small wattage bulb. reason for this would be efficiency, fire hazard, and some1 seeing it may question its purpose. maybe a floro would be safer yet.
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lqdtrance
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: zero cool]
#8370673 - 05/06/08 08:27 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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They make LED grow lights now.
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zero cool
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: lqdtrance]
#8370713 - 05/06/08 08:35 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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yes, LED lights would be perfect. no heat.
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WakingUp
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Re: Hows this bulb? Enuff light? etc [Re: zero cool]
#8370860 - 05/06/08 09:09 PM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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where were you guys before i bought my bulbs for $9
-------------------- I've found myself, and found nothing... My NEW GROW ROOM BITCHES!!! My Current HPOO Project! and this is a chipmunk on my hand
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