<![CDATA[Stoner Forums - A Marijuana & 420 Friendly Community - Lights and Equipment]]> http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/ Talk about lights and other equipment used for growing. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Stoner Forums - A Marijuana & 420 Friendly Community - Lights and Equipment]]> http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/ 400w HPS only or 250W HPS/MH???? http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18576-400w-hps-only-250w-hps.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:25 GMT Which would you choose for about the same money a 250w with convertable digital ballist for HPS and MH or a 400w HPS only light? It will go in a... Which would you choose for about the same money a 250w with convertable digital ballist for HPS and MH or a 400w HPS only light?

It will go in a closet the is 6'x3'x8' (l x w x h). The garden is for personal use only and the gardener would prefer not to cut holes in the ceiling and walls to vent.

The walls will be covered in mylar and there are 3 x 26w clf's and one 65w clf work light in there right now providing light for seedlings. The 65w work light is really cool and is hanging presently, but it will be placed standing up later to penetrate the underside of the plants when they are taller and a second one will likely be purchased to perform the same function. ]]> Lights and Equipment Azure_Cloud http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18576-400w-hps-only-250w-hps.html flouresent ??? http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18514-flouresent.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:48:32 GMT i am thinkin of start in a 6 site areo and would like to know what flouro i can use from seed to weed all the way thru? Posted via Mobile Device i am thinkin of start in a 6 site areo and would like to know what flouro i can use from seed to weed all the way thru?
Posted via Mobile Device ]]> Lights and Equipment speedswrld http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18514-flouresent.html Lights to use? http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18512-lights-use.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:52:05 GMT Im growing a couple plants and was wondering what light source should i be using exactly?;smoke Im growing a couple plants and was wondering what light source should i be using exactly?;smoke ]]> Lights and Equipment ATXweedman http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18512-lights-use.html are sylvania lamps known to be inconsistent in color output? http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18390-sylvania-lamps-known-inconsistent-color.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:04:10 GMT I have 2 250 bt28... they are the same bulb but one is visibly white/yellower. is this pretty common and should i worry about it? I have 2 250 bt28... they are the same bulb but one is visibly white/yellower. is this pretty common and should i worry about it? ]]> Lights and Equipment nrr http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18390-sylvania-lamps-known-inconsistent-color.html Thermostat controlled Heat Lamp http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18335-thermostat-controlled-heat-lamp.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:17:27 GMT This is a little project I just completed. I like getting stoned, but electronics is my other hobby. I rigged a relay up to an old mechanical... This is a little project I just completed. I like getting stoned, but electronics is my other hobby. I rigged a relay up to an old mechanical thermostat so that it would switch 120VAC to turn a green heat lamp on and off. It doesn't get too cold around here, but my small enclosure gets down to the low 60s (Fahrenheit) during the night when the lights are off. I wanted a solution that would turn a 100 watt green reflector on, but only as needed. I'm still bench testing it now to make sure everything is kosher, but so far, everything seems okay. 120vac is nothing to play around with, so don't try this unless you know what you're doing. Hope this will inspire others not to throw useful things away. That thermostat is a cheap used one and the relay came out of an old broken tv. I love it when I plan comes together. :) If you want more specifics, feel free to ask. It's not a complex circuit, and any cheap mechanical thermostat should work.
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]]> Lights and Equipment mushroombrew http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18335-thermostat-controlled-heat-lamp.html Dimming Ballast. http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18284-dimming-ballast.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:31:36 GMT If you have one of these I would like to know how it works out for you. Does dimming the lamp increase the current draw? Does it change the... If you have one of these I would like to know how it works out for you. Does dimming the lamp increase the current draw? Does it change the temperature of the ballast itself, or the lamp? Have you had any negative experiences with these? ]]> Lights and Equipment Osprey http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18284-dimming-ballast.html ordering supplies online http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18253-ordering-supplies-online.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:56:33 GMT Whats the best and most dependable online grow shop. Whats the best and most dependable online grow shop. ]]> Lights and Equipment jackazzflatts http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18253-ordering-supplies-online.html Indoor grow lights http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18201-indoor-grow-lights.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:41:29 GMT I have a 4x2x7 grow tent and I am using a 150w HSP light is this sufficient for growing? Thanks I have a 4x2x7 grow tent and I am using a 150w HSP light is this sufficient for growing?

Thanks ]]> Lights and Equipment Busterbear51 http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18201-indoor-grow-lights.html L.E.D.S http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18191-l-e-d-s.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:58:36 GMT I have been reading alot about L.E.D.S and wanted to know if anybody has used them yet and if so what's the best one to use and how did your plant turn out? ]]> Lights and Equipment Lowrider3 http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18191-l-e-d-s.html <![CDATA[CFL'S]]> http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18100-cfls.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:57:30 GMT Hello i'm a first time grower and I been reading alot of other people's way's of their growing step's and alot of people are using 23w(100 w equivilant) CFL'S bulbs and I want to do the same but I can't seem to find the sameone that everybody uses so if someone know's where can I get them at let me know. And when it say's 100w equivilant that's the amount of watt's that the light bulb gives off? And if so does the 23w mean that it only uses 23w? So if u can please let me know ]]> Lights and Equipment Lowrider3 http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18100-cfls.html Stealth Hydro Bubbleponics http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18067-stealth-hydro-bubbleponics.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:01:56 GMT Ok....I just dropped a wad of dough in the last couple days to get my grow room set up. I have a small room - 4'x6' - so need to remain small - yet efficient.

Dis be what I got....

Bubbleponic Six Planter system with expanded resevoir

2 - LED Indoor Plant Grow Light / Lamp Sunshine Systems- Glow Panel 14 Watt

Pictures of both attached.

Now - where do I get that fancy heavy duty silver and black sheeting?

Tips - pointers?

Anybody out there using this system?

Thanks!

Hiedi
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]]> Lights and Equipment StonedinMontana http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/18067-stealth-hydro-bubbleponics.html LED Lights http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17979-led-lights.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT which colour is the right colour for the growth stage? i bought red and blue leds but not sure if that is right just need some info. and how much... which colour is the right colour for the growth stage? i bought red and blue leds but not sure if that is right just need some info. and how much lumines dose a LED light give off? ]]> Lights and Equipment Smokinkush http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17979-led-lights.html Maybe a new idea...let me know http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17930-maybe-new-idea-let-me.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:41:04 GMT I got the idea to recycle an old ovular satellite dish. It's one of the mini-types (about 2ftx3ft). I used spray adhesive and lined it with tin foil (i know that's not optimal). Then wired up 10 26watt cfl's under it all radiating out from the center. It seems to work reasonably well. Basically what I want to know is if this should work to produce a decent, albeit modest crop. It's a mix of 2600k and 5000k bulbs and produces a total of 17,500 lumens @ 260 watts. Not planning on going ape with the number of plants. Keeping a total of 6 in 1 liter pots with a soilless mix. Have one fan blowing over them as well. Also...I have a five gallon fermenter in the closet with them constantly producing CO2. Swap it out each week and distill the contents. One intoxicant helping to produce another. :) Any Ideas? ]]> Lights and Equipment mushroombrew http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17930-maybe-new-idea-let-me.html any good ideas http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17864-any-good-ideas.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:46:51 GMT im looking to set up a small grow room in my attic, looking to go the cheapest way to go,if any one can help,please let me know,thanks again;coffee im looking to set up a small grow room in my attic, looking to go the cheapest way to go,if any one can help,please let me know,thanks again;coffee ]]> Lights and Equipment greencat6900 http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17864-any-good-ideas.html I need grow box help!! Proffesionsals come! http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17794-i-need-grow-box-help.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:22:02 GMT Alright so I did some CREATIVE thinking last night. and a sketch is coming along of my growbox. I will soon post it. I do however have a few... Alright so I did some CREATIVE thinking last night. and a sketch is coming along of my growbox. I will soon post it. I do however have a few questions.. There is a crack on the bottom end of where two corners meet in my closet. I think i am going to chip away a litttle basebord, and HOPEFULLY exhaust my hot air from my growbox there. This way, it's in the walls and will diffuse quick. I also have another idea, of having some plexi glass, across the cabinet, and keep the lights above the plexiglass trapping the heat there. This will help keep temps regulated and what not.

Now the hole where i would exhaust is slightly small, I plan on opening it up a little, but not much since i live in an apt. I would like some ideas of exhausting hot air out of my growbox. I would prefer not to use duct due to its size, but im slightly newb and I would like some help. I also plan on cutting to circular holes with computer fans mounter there for fresh air. I also plan on having a oscilating fan in the growcab. Is all this adding up? am I on the right track? ]]> Lights and Equipment hopeless http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/lights-equipment/17794-i-need-grow-box-help.html