Another T-5 Question

[simondetroit]

My local Home Depot is selling 4ft dual T5's for $35 each. The ballasts are attached and they include bulbs (will have to swap out). Anyways I'm considering mounting 4 sets together on a board or something in order to create an 8 light setup for 5 vegging plants. I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS: How can I create a hood or reflector for these since these lights are essentially just a white fixture with no reflector facing down? 2nd......What would be the best way to mount these in my room. I was thinking I would like to have the option to move the bulbs up and down. Thanks Again

 

[Screwnuts33]

Take a look at the Sun Blaze 48. For just a little more $$ you get exactly what you are trying to build. Only one cord to deal with and the reflector is built it.

Sun Blaze 48

 

[PitViper]

hes correct. I have one myself

 

[BarefootRunnr]

Take a look at the Sun Blaze 48. For just a little more $$ you get exactly what you are trying to build. Only one cord to deal with and the reflector is built it.

Sun Blaze 48

I'm almost in shock as to how cheap that one is. I found another one similar for $499:

Tek Light T5 Fluorescent Grow Light 4ft 8 Bulb 432W

Weird how the prices are so different. Am I missing something??

Thanks for showing us the cheaper one!

 

[WarBux79]

I have the Sun Blaze and you cant go wrong with it. If you really want to go all out with the T5s put bigger ones up top and mount smaller ones vertical.

 

[Screwnuts33]

I have two of the Sun Blaze 48's and the quality is top shelf. Also watch you local craig's list. I scored mine off of there new in the box for cheap.

 

[NE14AJ]

I am not sure but the t-5 i seen at HD were not the high output versions so i went sun blaze and honestly i was an out door grower and the sun has nothing on the T-5 at least for veg so fare , i am interested in there ability to flower , but no joke after my first set of sun leaves the plant has grown over an inch per day using advanced and PH balanced water (running 18 and 4 with 2 inches space from light to plant

 

[NE14AJ]

O yea dont think the T-5 dont give off heat they do , i forgot to turn my fan override switch and left for work the middle of my room was 106 deg the top of the room hit 119 thank god my girl was was low in the room she was only in 96 deg and didnt seem to mind it one bit she was in full pray when i opened the door

 

[MeanBean]

Yeah I did this before with the 2 ft version from lowes. 2 2ft HO bulbs.. I actually think its a great way to save money. See the white casing prolly reflect about 85% of the light back anyhow.

Plus you can get those grow bulbs on ebay for like 45 bucks for all 8.

Just keep in mind you wouldent want your plants much taller than 1.5 feet or CFL's just cant reach... Still makes some potent buds.

Just mount them all to a board and get grow yos!

 

[simondetroit]

It all sounds good but I'm not sure I would want to spend $400 or $500 on an 8 light t5 set up like the one for sale in the post up above? I think I'd just buy a HPS for that kind of money.

 

[simondetroit]

Do you use this light for clones or vegging? With the shipping I'm almost paying $280 for this t5 setup. I know the price is good but in your opinion don't you think I would be better off just using a metal halide for vegging to save $ and get better results? I know it will be hotter though. I figured I could get away with just Home Depot specials for the clones?

 

[The Weed]

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[Screwnuts33]

It all sounds good but I'm not sure I would want to spend $400 or $500 on an 8 light t5 set up like the one for sale in the post up above? I think I'd just buy a HPS for that kind of money.

Shop around and watch craig's list. I bought two new in the box for $150/ea.

 

[Droopy Dog]

hes correct. I have one myself

Pit

Is this the one where you can either run 2 or 4 bulbs?

DD

 

[Droopy Dog]

Weird how the prices are so different. Am I missing something??

Only if you don't do a LOT of comparison shopping.

Places will charge as much as they can get away with and hope that you don't do too much checking around on your own.

My personal favorite is the $10-$12 bottle of molasses in the hydro shop that is $2.25 in the grocery store. Same stuff, different label.

DD