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Stupid question, wanted to know what is most likely at fault. Firstly let me explain I want to finish veg under my same cfls and my little 70 watt hps. (for better limb structure/thicker branches). It doesn't work lol the bulb flickers when everything gets turned on but thats all. I might add I got it off fleebay over a couple of years back and it never worked so unsure if just bulb of my ballast? Any thoughts, as it flickers does that mean ballast is probs ok?
 
The ballast first strikes an ark to start the bulb then a steady current keeps it lit is what I've been told. That's why some bulbs only work with certain ballast ie wattage and mh/hps. I don't know if this helps or not but tried lol
 
When I by New I'll probably get away from lumitek twice I've had issue with my dual 600w and the second time its been gone for 4 f-ing months ridiculous!
 
KiefTreeFarms said:
The ballast first strikes an ark to start the bulb then a steady current keeps it lit is what I've been told. That's why some bulbs only work with certain ballast ie wattage and mh/hps. I don't know if this helps or not but tried lol
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This makes sense and would explain the flickering. Like some have said, it might be that the ballast isn't providing enough juice. My thoughts on the whole process then, is that the ballast isn't providing the capacitors with enough juice quickly enough to keep a steady arc/steady light flow.
 
KiefTreeFarms said:
When I by New I'll probably get away from lumitek twice I've had issue with my dual 600w and the second time its been gone for 4 f-ing months ridiculous!
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I had always heard of people having problems with Lumitek series of ballasts when I researching for what to buy, but their bulbs are by far superior. When I bought NEW, I decided to go with the Apollo brand which was cheaper than the Lumitek. But so far the results show otherwise. I had a power outage a few weeks ago, one of those 5-10second flickers, and it went on for about 10 mins. My ballast and bulb (both Apollo) were unscathed. From research, I know that not allowing the bulb to cool down before starting it back up can damage the bulb/ballast, but I have to say I am pretty impressed at the brand for its reasonable prices.
 
Good news! Little Gitt is reacting real well to her first water and feed from yesterday! Ill have pics up in an hour or so I might even be topping both ends of flux?! Not quite sure yet lol. But Im well happy with her progress.
On the other hand Little Molly Mcfly is still suffering a bit though! As said updates on all girls later!
 
Im not doing that lol its just to show what leaves I took of her lol. You cant clone from leaves I know this he he!
 
The update as promised.
These first 3 are yesterday before her first ever bit of water or feed!
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This lot a minute ago
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Light Addict said:
Im not doing that lol its just to show what leaves I took of her lol. You cant clone from leaves I know this he he!
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Time for reps. LA.:thumb: I've been quietly gaining profound knowledge following your threads professor. Last night I did some back building on my Sativa Diablo and one of the white widow seedlings will be the recipient of your fluxing technique.
Thanks for advancing the knowledge.
I don't talk much but I listen good.
 
Wow. Some of my plants look worse than that when they are getting fed. Can't believe she survived all of the abuse.
What dia. Is that pot LA? I have trouble relating gallons and litres to size unless I know how big it is in inches or cm.
 
I'll go measure it up lol
 
16 inch at rim
 
Many thanks c526, I have to admit I have really high hopes for this girl and this style. I hope it to be a nice easy method for real big production.
 
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