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Jakhama_2_mcmetz · #1 (**permalink**) 08-16-2009, 04:47 AM

hey gp, iv just started 12/12 with these little ladys ( i hope )

i have a question about lighting,

i have 1x 48w 5000k
1x48w 3000k
1x20w 6500k
1x26w 3500k

will this be enough light for flowering?

i can add more if i have to but i cant get those y adapters in aus, cheapest way i can wire up 1 globe is $9.99!...

alldayeducation · #2 (**permalink**) 08-16-2009, 05:49 AM

dude if ur on 12/12 flower mode u want at least 3 of ur bulbs 3000k and less

Jakhama_2_mcmetz · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2009, 06:09 AM

despite the kelvin rating wich i have ready to change. (only just switched 12/12 today)

is there enough watts?

justanotherbozo · #4 (**permalink**) 08-16-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakhama_2_mcmetz

despite the kelvin rating wich i have ready to change. (only just switched 12/12 today)

is there enough watts?

high man, yeah, what you have will work but your yields will be low,
more light equals more bud. ...and you will indeed want most of the
light to be at the lower end of the Kelvin scale, not all but most.

myself, i used vanity light bars with 8x23watters so nearly 200watts
over several plants, here's a pic to illustrate. (when i was doing hydro
i had one light bar over each of my DWC's containing 8 plantlets each
and i reaped close to 1\4 lb per bin)

justanotherbozo · #5 (**permalink**) 08-16-2009, 12:22 PM

btw, i know you can't get the splitters but you should be able to go to
a home improvement store in your area and find the parts needed to
wire up your own multi-bulb light bar as the wiring for something like
this is simple as hell.

Jakhama_2_mcmetz · #6 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by justanotherbozo

btw, i know you can't get the splitters but you should be able to go to
a home improvement store in your area and find the parts needed to
wire up your own multi-bulb light bar as the wiring for something like
this is simple as hell.

thanks bozo, ill go in tonight and grab some stuff, ill let you know how i go

aussi potter · #7 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 10:34 AM

arron u **** y didnt u keep me plants till like now me plants have like 3 leaves...not even big 1s :P like just single leaves :(

justanotherbozo · #8 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakhama_2_mcmetz

thanks bozo, ill go in tonight and grab some stuff, ill let you know how i go

you're welcome man and if you have any trouble wiring them, give me a shout.

Jakhama_2_mcmetz · #9 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aussi potter

arron u **** y didnt u keep me plants till like now me plants have like 3 leaves...not even big 1s :P like just single leaves :(

ah...what? think you got the wrong thread mate

aussi potter · #10 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 06:19 AM

opps yeah that wasnt ment for u ...srry mate :P cheers for pointin out me mistake...but hey have a gander at me blog just took some pics 2day they look nice and healthy...even though cold :( :P

Jakhama_2_mcmetz · #11 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by justanotherbozo

you're welcome man and if you have any trouble wiring them, give me a shout.

wooo

i wired up 8 lights today, i salvaged most of the light sockets, hence saved money

i got 252w

4x2700k
1x 3500k
1x5000k
2x3000k

ill post pics tomoro

Gimmmme The Splifffff · #12 (**permalink**) 08-22-2009, 09:09 PM

good **** bro.. I was thinking of going cf.. Bozo how did you make out with the cfl grow? U said 1/4 lb? Im going solar hince goin to cfl so i plan to run a grow room with free electric lol ...