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red662
07-28-2005, 08:40 PM
ok every1 was telli me 2 get more light on the plants b4 they die so 2day we went an bought 6 square mtrs off mylar lashed it up and still i wasnt happy so i fashioned a movable cielin which can b highered r lowered 2 reflect the light 4 optimal reflection, what yall think?
peace. i made it with 3 lenths off washin line wire and punched 3 holes through the cardnboard the mylar is attached 2 the washin line and tied off evenly so its angled withe light reflectin back 2 the plants i think iv done a good job and there is not a lot off wasted light @ the mo 4 veg there goin undr 2 600watt lights

Marc Benson
07-28-2005, 08:49 PM
Your lights are still too high. 2" max from the bulbs to the tops of the plants for best use of the florescents. That's why the stalks of each plant are so long with such little leaf growth. They're reachin' for the lights!

red662
07-28-2005, 11:12 PM
Your lights are still too high. 2" max from the bulbs to the tops of the plants for best use of the florescents. That's why the stalks of each plant are so long with such little leaf growth. They're reachin' for the lights!thnxs man i just got set up 2day with the mylar ill get a friend to help me lower them, tell me this im gettin 4 more flours 2morrow 4 side light would that stop the stretchin r reachin 4 the light?
and when they reach the light do u just keep movin it away higher.? cause friends did tihs by mistake and the bottom off the plants died and they where tall appy ones this time we r sittin down and discussin the best course of action dont want many probs dis time thats why the mates think i gone off the head im just readin ur advise ,proven advice and incorperatin it in2 our grow

peace
ps believe it r not the light is between 4-5 inch away from flower

4x4Turbo
07-28-2005, 11:30 PM
listen to marc benson. 2inches is the maxiumum. Mine were not even ONE INCH from the plants and i had them on 24/7 for a month. Very good looking plants. They stretched tremendously after i put them outside.

red662
07-29-2005, 12:05 AM
listen to marc benson. 2inches is the maxiumum. Mine were not even ONE INCH from the plants and i had them on 24/7 for a month. Very good looking plants. They stretched tremendously after i put them outside.ill b gettin them down 2 the 2 inch in the morn i just got the mylar put up and sorted a chamber 4 the veg and once flourin the mylar sections fit 2 whatever way neded 4 optimum reflection.
i made a movable side section which is sittin@ an angle 4 best reflection with room 4 the fan,if the need b the side can b lowered usin the rope in pic1 to make a chamber 4 max lightin conditions

red662
07-29-2005, 06:04 AM
no 1 have any input?the light is clser again ill update with pics later on

Zandor
07-29-2005, 03:03 PM
I replyed to your email so I did not think you need it twice.