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Stltoed
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So, each season i like to blab on about my system, what ive done and why... etc.
So here goes... gonna talk about my lights.
First off i have two electrical circuits going to my shed. One 15 amp ( the black line) one 20 amp ( the white line). There is no hardwiring, instead, i used 2 14gauge 50 foot multi outlet extension cords. That way im not locked into an eletrical configuration that wont work later. I can scrap this whole thing and still wind up with 2 bad ass extension cords.
The 20 amp takes care of the AC, the dehumidifier, CMH, Black Dogs, and other stuff as needed. The 15amp line runs the CFLs under the bench, the Spectrum King, and all the pumps, fans, meters, etc.. works pretty good.
My lights are a bit of a collage of different styles and manufacturerers. My main lights are 2 400watt Black Dog Phytomax 2s. I can never recommend these because at $2500 for 800watts they are a little spendy. BUT! They kick ass. Last season without Co2 they gave me 27oz of good bud. From two plants. One gave more than an pound.
With those lights is a CMH. I run it in between th BDs. I cant say ive seen the oil increase they say comes from the higher UV associated with these lamps, but it doesnt seem to hurt.
I use a 36"x72" sheet of welded wire to hold up my main lights. I have outstanding adjustability, and ease of movement. This is one of my favorite parts of my system.
I have a 3x3 closet that i use to grow in dirt. Its always a strain that im gowing in hydro. Ive learned a lot from that. In the closet is a 400watt Spectrum King 400+. I dont really like this light, but it works here
Finally, i have two larger CFLs that i grow seedlins and clones with. They are mounted out of te way, under my bench. Pretty basic.
I have thought of getting new lights. I thought of building two cob fixtures, but never got to it. I also thought of buying 8 or 10 of Rapid's single lights. If i were in the market thats what i would do. But, i like my lights
So here goes... gonna talk about my lights.
First off i have two electrical circuits going to my shed. One 15 amp ( the black line) one 20 amp ( the white line). There is no hardwiring, instead, i used 2 14gauge 50 foot multi outlet extension cords. That way im not locked into an eletrical configuration that wont work later. I can scrap this whole thing and still wind up with 2 bad ass extension cords.
The 20 amp takes care of the AC, the dehumidifier, CMH, Black Dogs, and other stuff as needed. The 15amp line runs the CFLs under the bench, the Spectrum King, and all the pumps, fans, meters, etc.. works pretty good.
My lights are a bit of a collage of different styles and manufacturerers. My main lights are 2 400watt Black Dog Phytomax 2s. I can never recommend these because at $2500 for 800watts they are a little spendy. BUT! They kick ass. Last season without Co2 they gave me 27oz of good bud. From two plants. One gave more than an pound.
With those lights is a CMH. I run it in between th BDs. I cant say ive seen the oil increase they say comes from the higher UV associated with these lamps, but it doesnt seem to hurt.
I use a 36"x72" sheet of welded wire to hold up my main lights. I have outstanding adjustability, and ease of movement. This is one of my favorite parts of my system.
I have a 3x3 closet that i use to grow in dirt. Its always a strain that im gowing in hydro. Ive learned a lot from that. In the closet is a 400watt Spectrum King 400+. I dont really like this light, but it works here
Finally, i have two larger CFLs that i grow seedlins and clones with. They are mounted out of te way, under my bench. Pretty basic.
I have thought of getting new lights. I thought of building two cob fixtures, but never got to it. I also thought of buying 8 or 10 of Rapid's single lights. If i were in the market thats what i would do. But, i like my lights
