New Wave T5 Grow...IM NOW A BELIEVER !!

In my opinion, if you are a casual grower (herbs for the head) one of these lights will work perfect for you...This is like the 5th case of people turning in their 1000watter for one of these lights...But I like many had to see it to believe it and make the investment...the t5 with the HPS sounds tempting, but then i think about my electric bill...but to be honest with you even if I didnt have to deal with electricty I think I would stick with the regular version because of the almost NO heat facto....Smoke On Brothers!!

I first got 4 t5 two bulb strips, but two broke some mystery way after like 2 weeks. Needless to say I scratched that idea for 800watts of hps/mh

You mentioned its cheaper (electricity wise) with the T5s but you also said its 400 watts...and watts is watts when it comes to the bill so it should be the same. Also how many lumen's does each bulb put out....I have a veg/clone setup with about 6200 lumen's, 3100 per bulb. I decided to use that in lieu of my MH and flower them under my 400 Watt HPS.

T5's aren't cheaper. A 400 watt HPS with Hortilux bulb puts out 55,000 lumens. A T5 eight-bulb system puts out 40,000 lumens for 432 watts (54x8) of electricity useage. So, the HPS light puts out more lumens, for less cost on your electric bill. You can also just use a $10 bulb with the HPS light (albeit with less light output than a Hortilux bulb, but still more light than the T5). I don't know how much eight of those T5 bulbs cost, but I imagine it's more than $1.25/bulb.

No matter how you cut it, an HPS system (of equivalent wattage) generates more light, uses less electricity, has better canopy penetration, and in a pinch you can replace your bulb for ten bucks.

The big advantage of a T5 seems to be that it generates less heat than a HPS light. But if you can handle the heat of a HPS light, I don't see a lot of reason to flower with T5s, although they're probably okay for ScroG. They'd probably make nice sidelights if you hung them vertically, in conjunction with a primary HPS light. They do seem like they'd be nice for vegging, since you don't need as much light then as you do during flowering, and young plants are more sensitive to heat.

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Originally Posted by jamstigator

T5's aren't cheaper. A 400 watt HPS with Hortilux bulb puts out 55,000 lumens. A T5 eight-bulb system puts out 40,000 lumens for 432 watts (54x8) of electricity useage. So, the HPS light puts out more lumens, for less cost on your electric bill. You can also just use a $10 bulb with the HPS light (albeit with less light output than a Hortilux bulb, but still more light than the T5). I don't know how much eight of those T5 bulbs cost, but I imagine it's more than $1.25/bulb.

No matter how you cut it, an HPS system (of equivalent wattage) generates more light, uses less electricity, has better canopy penetration, and in a pinch you can replace your bulb for ten bucks.

The big advantage of a T5 seems to be that it generates less heat than a HPS light. But if you can handle the heat of a HPS light, I don't see a lot of reason to flower with T5s, although they're probably okay for ScroG. They'd probably make nice sidelights if you hung them vertically, in conjunction with a primary HPS light. They do seem like they'd be nice for vegging, since you don't need as much light then as you do during flowering, and young plants are more sensitive to heat.

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Hey jamstigator, great argument. I guess it really boil down to your personal preference, HPS may be better to flower with , but the T5 can still finish right beside it. No matter what, there's always going to be less heat with the T5's then there will be the HPS's. If you use the same ventilation as you would on an HPS and used it for a T5 , would the T5 grow room not be cooler. Of course you would need bigger and better stuff to keep the HPS cool, but if you used that equipment on the T5 lighting Im sure it would be cooler.:cool:

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Originally Posted by fishens

hey Trivium
I just ordered some T5's. I had just posted a question about the best fluoro light for flowering and then I noticed your post. My questioned answered. Good Luck and keep us posted. One question..Did you use the 3000k for vegging also?
Fishens

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Hey fishen, Tico is the guy you want to talk to.
Although I will answer your question:P You should use the 3000K for flower, but yes you can use it for veg, just not as effective.:stoned:



.....And on a personal note , this thread just got grrrreat.(as tony the tiger puts it):smokin:

Hey tico, how about some photos?:D

I will make sure to hit you guys up with some more pics when I get home!!

Here's today's pics!!

Im thinking two ozs a plant!!

:smokin: :rasta: I've been online for a minute now, and I'm really enjoying all of you guys art work. Do you share your paintings, or do you sell them?

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:smokin: :rasta: I've been online for a minute now, and I'm really enjoying all of you guys art work. Do you share your paintings, or do you sell them?

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I'll take some of what you're having.

I think he is trying to ask for weed in code

I think he's speaking in code ;)

Oi you, stop copying me.

Its always best to share.....I also think hes talking in code....

Good Morning to all the pot heads on the worldwide internet...Im just sitting here enjoying a fat breakfast bowl of bubble gum...

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Originally Posted by ticoblunts

Good Morning to all the pot heads on the worldwide internet...Im just sitting here enjoying a fat breakfast bowl of bubble gum...

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Hey tb, you lucky lucky guy. I havent been able ot get my hands on 'real' bubblegum weed in almost 3 months here, I had a friend try and pass me some weed and say it was bubblegum but it sure as hell wasnt, smelt and taste more like juicy fruit, but maybe it was the grower who fuckedup?
Anyway , enjoy your morning bowl and good morning to you too.

The setup looks nice. Probably a little too large for my lungs... I do like the "no heat" factor though of course. I will definitely consider this type of light for my NEXT light purchase if I want to move up to a larger production.

I changed the water today and here are some updated pics!! Brought the light up about another 3"....

Wow... nice job, very fine integrate growing :thumbsup: greetings

thanks for the possitive vibe!!

Very nice Ticoblunts, this is really one of the best grows I've seen. I mean, your plants look impeccable. Keep it up! :thumbsup:

I shld be doing bubblegum soon. :D:D:D

TGF

Hey TGF...too bad your not in Costa Rica too try some chewing gum je je je

Hey Tico, I'm very surprised the site moderators haven't jumped all over you yet. I guess they don't mind soliciting. It was obvious from your first post. I've never seen an original post directed towards hyping up a light system. You keep plugging away at that system every chance you get. I guess you just had to tell everyone to go and get that light system in your first ever post. You're coming across like a light salesman.

Since it's in my blood to stir the pot, I challenge you to prove that your grow is legit. Why don't you put some white out or a piece of tape on one of your leaves and show us an updated pic of them? Or to make it easier, just cut a leaf in half and take a pic of it showing your same setup. I also took notice how your plants went from 4 days of flowering to ONE WEEK in the same day. At the rate you're going, you should harvest in about a week. You should just have put the link and the price for the T5 in your first post. I didn't believe for a minute that the plants in your first ever post were two weeks old. Has anyone ever had plants look like that after two weeks? Are they on steroids? Or are you just hyping up that T5? Did I say T5? I guess since no one caught on, why ruin a good thing right? Keep plugging that T5 away.

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Originally Posted by Pass That Shit

Hey Tico, I'm very surprised the site moderators haven't jumped all over you yet. I guess they don't mind soliciting. It was obvious from your first post. I've never seen an original post directed towards hyping up a light system. You keep plugging away at that system every chance you get. I guess you just had to tell everyone to go and get that light system in your first ever post. You're coming across like a light salesman.

Since it's in my blood to stir the pot, I challenge you to prove that your grow is legit. Why don't you put some white out or a piece of tape on one of your leaves and show us an updated pic of them? Or to make it easier, just cut a leaf in half and take a pic of it showing your same setup. I also took notice how your plants went from 4 days of flowering to ONE WEEK in the same day. At the rate you're going, you should harvest in about a week. You should just have put the link and the price for the T5 in your first post. I didn't believe for a minute that the plants in your first ever post were two weeks old. Has anyone ever had plants look like that after two weeks? Are they on steroids? Or are you just hyping up that T5? Did I say T5? I guess since no one caught on, why ruin a good thing right? Keep plugging that T5 away.

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I got a kick out of that "two weeks old !!" too.

Ooook. Well now I'm curious to hear a reply from Tico about that. I do not usually condone calling people out like that, but it is a legitimate question, due to the extreme results by the plants and the name brand dropping. :)

Good eye, Passthat. :D Where you been? Aint seen ya on the thread lately since that male seed issue. :( Dont take it personally. :D:D

TGF

hey buddy i think your pretty rude acusing me of something that you have no idea of....I dont need to prove shit to you or anyone...I dont think i would be a great salesman on a product that isnt even sold in my country!! as far as them being two weeks old they were...to b more exact they were two week old clones counting from the day they rooted...and where you say they went from four days to a week I was just making a simple rounded estimate to a week!!

I want all the growers out there to see what i didnt believe...thats all!! I wish I would have seen a post like this one a year ago!!

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I'm at work right now so I cant post any pics...as soon as i get home I will make sure to update with some pics. I bought the T5 online...I think I paid like $450 for it!! Worth every penny!! I forgot to mention that they sent me a free sample of Fluorocious Plus with my order....that stuff is on hit!! A little stinky but works miracles!! Really helps tro drop roots and swell plants!

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As far as steroids are concerned I think that the fluorolicious plus had something to do with it!!

your a little quiet over there PassTheShit!!

Well, Passthat, I guess you got what you wanted. lol That sure is a piece of paper. Like I said, you might have approached the subject a little less accusative (<---I dont think that's a word). It was a valid question, but maybe not the best approach. :)

Anyway, so I guess I'm back to saying...nice plants. I might have to check me out summa dem lights. I'll post my opinion if I do. Anyone else who has these lights, I'd love to see the results. :) Maybe I'll do a search on it.

I am very content with my order...the grow gods spoke to me in a dream and asked me to tell all growers I can about this new found technology!! These are real results...If you read my first posts you can easily see that i was reluctant to say where I got them from due to the fact that I dont want to come off as a salesman!! Have a great smoke people...I have to smoke some more cuz this RUDE person shot my high right down!! Have a Great Night TGF!!

PASS THAT SHIT

Envy is also a capital sin in the Grow God's Books!!

Lol, well, guess there's no ambiguity now, about whether those are real pics or not! ;)

Tico, ever heard the saying "I was born at night, but NOT last night?"

My questions were and are legitimate. For a guy who just wants to help fellow growers out, you haven't had a single post except to tell people to buy this light. Are you too busy to help your fellow growers out with their questions? Cause you're obviously a professional grower. Who are you kidding? Your 1st EVER post on this site was to tell everyone about your awesome light, even though you were only 2 weeks into your grow. By the way, that piece of paper didn't prove a thing. You obviously didn't take me up on my challenge. Re-read it and follow through if you are legit.

You have been trying to convince fellow growers that this is the best grow you ever had even though you were previously growing under 800W. So you're claiming to have improved your situation by dropping 400W correct? So I guess you can be the first to debate EVERYONE on this site that will say that 800W is better than 400W. So now you're probably gonna say that even though this is your best grow, you had a "better" harvest from 800W right? So what is better about 400W over 800W that you claim? And someone already pointed you out about the electricity. 400W of electricity is 400W of electricity. Actually your product even has less lumens than the other 400W. Sorry dude, I said what I had to about this and will be moving on. I'm not here to debate you. I didn't want people to be dissapointed if they order a T5 system.

Yo man what a cop out my brotha!! Im realy not a professional grower...been growing on and off trying to perfect my ways!! I did have 800 watts and to be honest with you in the situation that I MYSLEF was in it didnt wk for me!! Since my recent grow is a closet grow the 800w would burn the shit out of my plants and the space issue was a big thing...as far as elctricity I save money on not having to put in more or bigger exaust fans and or a/c!! I really doubt anyone would be dissapointed with this light!!
Yo and not that I care what a fuckin know nothing american hasto say but how did I not meet your challenge...Like I said Envy is also a capital sin in the Grow God's Books! Why cant you be happy to see someone have some good looking plants!! Im gonna go as far as to say that you seem like a fuckin Cop to me!! I smell BACON!! people need to watch what they say around you!!

is this light anygood? i was thinking of buying

Looks ok but low wattage!!

wats the name of your one? and were can i get one?, Thanks

U know just a foot note, I saw the T5 lamps on a CSI episode a couple months ago!! they found a grow room full of these lights!!

wats the name of your one? and were can i get one??, Thanks