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[heanter]

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You've gotten a lot of good advice - but I would add one thing. It's a big one. Some homework.

Read more. Study. Learn. You are in first grade right now - and that's ok, we all were at one time. You don't even know what you don't know. I am NOT calling you stupid - in fact just the opposite. You are asking the right questions.

At this point, I would recommend that you read EVERYTHING you can about these plants. Find a good tutorial (there's a few right here) and read them more than once. Keep in mind that you will be getting some conflicting information - because despite what anyone tells you, NOBODY has all the answers. Nobody. And there is more than one way to achieve the same results. And - you will fail. I have had some spectacular failures. Truly epic flops. LoL. But - I learned from every failure - and I never failed the same way again.

Keep digging, reading, researching -- and yes, asking. I am an old fart, and I learn something new every day. My definition of Hell would be a place where there was nothing to learn, nothing to do.

One more thing - - for your first two or three grows, pick a good hearty easy strain to grow. You need to gain some confidence, enjoy the fruits of your labor. You didn't pick an easy one. You are like trying to learn how to drive a car - in a Formulae One Ferrari. You need to start with a small Toyota. Know what I mean?

~Auggie~

PS: Welcome aboard newbie :>)

Hi Auggie,

Yes you are right, i guess I didn't pick an easy one and lost confidence but no worries. It teaches me the way which i need to go on as you said. People learn through from their mistakes.. And i am also doing researchers meanwhile but i am stranger to the most terms That you guys talking. We sometimes don't have the same product or something to simmilar it in Turkey. For now i think my lighting is not good. Need to correct it.

So greatfull you guys helping me.
Thank you,

 

[Stealthboat]

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That's why we're here, to help! Check out this site for the basics on just about everything: How to Grow Marijuana Everything You Need to Know

 

[theengineer]

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reading that link should be a mandatory part of the sign up procedure

 

[heanter]

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I have looked at it just a little yesterday. Will look it again. Thank you.

Btw ı ordered HPS 250w light for my babies today. Can't wait to make my babies happy

 

[thehitman]

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what about air movement? you need a fan to keep the air moving which will help dry the plant/soil

 

[heanter]

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what about air movement? you need a fan to keep the air moving which will help dry the plant/soil

have the window open. Wouldn't this be enough ?

have a fan also. which do you think the best ?

 

[Stealthboat]

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I use an oscillating fan, a 16" pedestal fan, just above the canopy of my plants. Gives them a constant bit of swaying, resulting in stronger stems and better CO2 exchange. As long as the CO2 keeps coming in that's best.

 

[thehitman]

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no - just an open window would not be sufficient, I use two fans in the veg room, Stealthboat is right.

 

[c526]

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Btw ı ordered HPS 250w light for my babies today. Can't wait to make my babies happy

It didnt happen to be a sunburst style did it??? hood and ballast in one?? if so those things get VERY warm

 

[heanter]

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It didnt happen to be a sunburst style did it??? hood and ballast in one?? if so those things get VERY warm

I didin't get what you mean here a pıc of it. those called grow hps lights. usually at flowering state results best but ıt also has been used at the whole state of growing.

 

[c526]

what are you putting that into?? a hood? a reflector(parabolic shade)? cooltube?? they dont just screw into a house-bulb socket.


this is a "sunburst all in one" hood reflector+ ballast----these have no vents,and they get wicked hot.

yes you can run the hps all the way through,you can also use the m/h the same way,yield will suffer but it will work.

 

[heanter]

what are you putting that into?? a hood? a reflector(parabolic shade)? cooltube?? they dont just screw into a house-bulb socket.


this is a "sunburst all in one" hood reflector+ ballast----these have no vents,and they get wicked hot.

yes you can run the hps all the way through,you can also use the m/h the same way,yield will suffer but it will work.

lol ı realize that, there should be a ballast also,after ı ordered. will order it too. Guess ı learnt many basics now.

 

[Stealthboat]

Yup gotta have the bulb, hood and ballast. Also, never keep the ballast on the ground, put it up somewhere at least 2 feet above the ground. The ballast can get warm too, mine runs around 77F.

 

[heanter]

Yup gotta have the bulb, hood and ballast. Also, never keep the ballast on the ground, put it up somewhere at least 2 feet above the ground. The ballast can get warm too, mine runs around 77F.

oh okay. have the others. lets say ı bought the ballast how should ı run it ? here is a pic.. looks complicated

 

[heanter]

do you have a picture of your connection ?

 

[Stealthboat]

No idea man, looks like you have to wire it manually? Need more pictures of all its angles

 

[Stealthboat]

I'm using a Galaxy 1000W Digital, adjustable MH/HPS ballast, top of the line from what I know. It can adjust to 400, 600 or 1000W. Look up a few pics online as to what it looks like.
Edit: Just another quick fact, it weighs around 20 pounds, maybe a little less.

 

[theengineer]

that looks like an old magnetic ballast - be aware that they can be a little noisy, as well as a bit hotter than the modern digital ones

 

[heanter]

Did some research ı think ı can manage it. need to order all as a kit which includes lamb, ballast, cables, reflecter, and chains etc. Thank you guys.

 

[Stealthboat]

Sounds good, got the whole shebang now