Second attempt

[TheStickyIcky]

Had a bit of a disaster! When doing a bit of lst I bent the main stem and it crinkled and has split along the crinkle. I have taped up so fingers crossed it doesn't cause too much pain to her. Is it ok for some of the growths to be touching the tent walls? I know it's not ideal but is it ok for now. As it recovers I'll slowly bring them back off the sides.

 

[InTheShed]

Splits along the break usually heal up perfectly well if they're taped quickly and propped up. I did the same thing this week when I was supercropping:

20200303_084906 GT supercrop.jpg

• InTheShed
• Mar 3, 2020

Golden Tiger supercrop, day 81/2

Leaning it against the tent wall is fine for support, but I'd wait a week and then move it away.

 

[TheStickyIcky]

For my next grow I'm going to improve my space. If I post my led light would you be able to tell me whether it's any good and how many plants it can cope with in what sort of area. I dont want to post if I'm not allowed.

 

[InTheShed]

You can post pics of your lights, you just can't "feature" them or make the name prominent in the pic if they're not a sponsor. No problem mentioning the name at all though.

 

[TheStickyIcky]

My grow light is a 'XECCON 1000W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Double Switch for Indoor Plants'.

It actually draws about 300w from the wall. Was wondering what size grow space this can cover as looking to upsize area.

Here is also a few pictures updating its growth. It's looking a bit uneven as lst a couple days ago and a few I had to leave due to over bending the main stem on one which caused a break and fold in stem. I'm wondering if theres any advice into how to get best from all my bud sites and how to get the best yield from what you can see. I dont want to over do it. You think I should get a net up and start getting it nice and flat at one level exposing as much as I can aswell as tucking my fan leaves out the way as they are shading alot of the lower growth.

I'm so happy for the help and those of you whom keep coming back and giving me some feedback. Really helps and keeps me motivated to push on!

 

[InTheShed]

XECCON 1000W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Double Switch for Indoor Plants

According to Amazon it pulls 100w at the wall.

I looked this up (can't link per the rules):
XECCON Cannalights 1000W LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum Plant Light for Greenhouse Hydroponic Veg and Flower

These are the specs:

• Dimensions: 13.8x8.7x2.4 inches
• Item Weight: 4.3 lbs
• Vegetative Coverage at 24" Height: 3x3 ft
• Flowering Coverage at 18" Height: 2x2 ft
• Actual Power Draw: 100W
• Leds Beam Angle: 120 degree
• LED Chip: 192pcs LEDs(380m-800nm full spectrum)
• Work Temperature: -20℃ -60 ℃(Humidity ≤90%)
• Input: AC100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Lifespan: ≥50,000 hours

Does that sound right?

 

[TheStickyIcky]

Ye according to my smart meter with it set to full bloom it pulls about 260 watts. When on standard setting it's about 150 ish.

 

[InTheShed]

Well if your tent is 2x2 then it will probably be good!

 

[TheStickyIcky]

Could you recommend something that would fit a grow space for 10 plants? Or two lights that would do the job. I like led due to the heat and power etc. Or is there any threads or links on here which are worth me looking into so I get more knowledge on lighting. Reading on the internet is basically all sales pitches I want good feedback from honest people. Cheers intheshed.

 

[InTheShed]

Oh there are so many recommendations for lighting! The best way to start is to decide how big the tent is going to be. After that you can check out our sponsors and see what lights they have that can cover that square footage in flower at a price you can afford.

 

[Pennywise]

Try @SmokeSara or @Budget LED for reasonable prices and good quality.

 

[TheStickyIcky]

What is the size to grow 8 or 10 plants. I have a spare room but I want to have room inside room using a tent that's the right size for the job. Some people say you can do it in a small footprint. Others advise larger. Sorry for novice questions but that's exactly what I am.

 

[bluter]

it depends on your grow style. i have fit up to 12 in an area just under 4 x 4. i normally have 6 running in that space, but they are trained and crowded. 12 was hilarious but i did it. yields are about the same.

room in room is the way to go. all my spaces are planned this way. plan on running both tents.

 

[InTheShed]

If you're in a solid medium (soil, soilless, coco) then the first thing to figure out it how big your final pots are going to be. If you quadline them no wider than the pots then that would be close to the minimum footprint of the tent.

 

[Elvin]

According to Amazon it pulls 100w at the wall.

I looked this up (can't link per the rules):
XECCON Cannalights 1000W LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum Plant Light for Greenhouse Hydroponic Veg and Flower

These are the specs:

• Dimensions: 13.8x8.7x2.4 inches
• Item Weight: 4.3 lbs
• Vegetative Coverage at 24" Height: 3x3 ft
• Flowering Coverage at 18" Height: 2x2 ft
• Actual Power Draw: 100W
• Leds Beam Angle: 120 degree
• LED Chip: 192pcs LEDs(380m-800nm full spectrum)
• Work Temperature: -20℃ -60 ℃(Humidity ≤90%)
• Input: AC100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Lifespan: ≥50,000 hours

Does that sound right?

Don't forget that the cooling fan(s) pull watts as well; 10 watts (or more) are being used for cooling not light. So the 100 watts is maybe only 90 (or less) watts of actual light.

 

[Head Gein]

My grow light is a 'XECCON 1000W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Double Switch for Indoor Plants'.

It actually draws about 300w from the wall. Was wondering what size grow space this can cover as looking to upsize area.

Here is also a few pictures updating its growth. It's looking a bit uneven as lst a couple days ago and a few I had to leave due to over bending the main stem on one which caused a break and fold in stem. I'm wondering if theres any advice into how to get best from all my bud sites and how to get the best yield from what you can see. I dont want to over do it. You think I should get a net up and start getting it nice and flat at one level exposing as much as I can aswell as tucking my fan leaves out the way as they are shading alot of the lower growth.

I'm so happy for the help and those of you whom keep coming back and giving me some feedback. Really helps and keeps me motivated to push on!

I've been using the Xeccon 3522k 2000 watt for a 2' x 2' x 4', into my 4th week. Had similar questions to yours. Be interesting to see the results after reading what you said about the power consumption I've ordered a power meter to check mine.

 

[TheStickyIcky]

I'm using a small space and bought this light as reviews were decent and was working on a budget. Also whilst learning I just wanted a basic set up. My filter and extractor are great quality and will run a much larger space. So my next upgrade is my light. I want to grow 8 plants in a larger space but keep my smaller set up and grow a huge thick mofo just for messing around with. I'll look into the links provided and see what I cone up with. Again thank you.

 

[Elevated Lighting Company]

Could you recommend something that would fit a grow space for 10 plants? Or two lights that would do the job. I like led due to the heat and power etc. Or is there any threads or links on here which are worth me looking into so I get more knowledge on lighting. Reading on the internet is basically all sales pitches I want good feedback from honest people. Cheers intheshed.

It really comes down to your grow space size and such for a lighting option. Plant count is hard because some guys slam a 4 x 4 full of smaller plants / pots. Some only grow 4 plants or even less in a 4 x 4.

We make some awesome lights. If you want to consider us, shoot us a DM and we can chat.

 

[Mars Hydro]

Could you recommend something that would fit a grow space for 10 plants? Or two lights that would do the job. I like led due to the heat and power etc. Or is there any threads or links on here which are worth me looking into so I get more knowledge on lighting. Reading on the internet is basically all sales pitches I want good feedback from honest people. Cheers intheshed.

First, you need to know the size of the pot for each of your plants, so that we can infer the size of one of your growing areas to recommend the right light for you

 

[TheStickyIcky]

I use 16 litre fabric pots if that helps.