Is this light enought? My closet lol... with CLF

[ojitos1985]

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Any advice?

I got to solve some security issues, like the wood + heat = Danger, lol.
and put some kind of exaust system.

ojitos1985 Reviewed by ojitos1985 on 12-08-2007. Is this light enought? My closet lol... with CLF Any advice? I got to solve some security issues, like the wood + heat = Danger, lol. and put some kind of exaust system. Rating: 5

[Atkeni]

whats the Lumen output of the bulbs, as well as the colour?

probably wouldnt hurt to move it closer to the lights, just make sure it doesnt burn.

[ojitos1985]

well, 3 x 60 watts, 3600 lumens each.
3 x 15 watts 960 lumens each.
13680 lumens...so i really think i can get closer the plant, hum

ups, the colors are... the big ones are 4000k, and the others are 2700k, i really think i am in the bad spectrum.

[Roughrider]

My guess is the 60 watt lights generate some heat...not so much in the bulb as in general. Check your overall temps too. And, yes, you are in the "bad" spectrum right now. You want some daylight bulbs--over 5000k. 6500k is even better.

Anyway, if you've got 13,600 lumens, you've got enough for a 2.5 to 3 sq. ft. grow. If you've got a square growing area, that's about 18 to 21 inches on a side. Anything under that, and you've got plenty of light. Your main issue is going to be height...you really need at least 36" to grow a single plant. If you're going for a SOG or SCROG, you'll want more small plants...get one or two gallon pots.

[ojitos1985]

you right the 60watts really generate some heat lol.

Guys, i got some problem, is there a problem if i grow the plant for the next 4-5 weeks like this? i can elevate the lights like 50cm, because the sockets of the closet.

what are the disadvantages of growing in the bad spectrum like this? with 4000k.

next of that i will get a 400 watts metal halide.

[CultureCherryPopper]

Since they're young, it shouldn't be too much of a problem, but they won't take off like you want them to. Once you get that MH though, your grow you progress a lot faster. You can always add a small oscillating fan, which you should anyway, which will help to remove the hot air around the bulbs and disperse it throughout the room.

Also, that looks like aluminum foil, which you should lose because it actually absorbs a lot of light. Flat white paint is your best bet since you seem to be on a budget. And don't use mirrors; they absorb light as it passes through the glass twice, and they create hotspots.

[cloud3648]

nice setup

[FlyGuyOU]

get some mylar, you can find it at walmart in the hunting/camping section its called an Emergency blanket. they are only like .99 for a 6'x6'

[ojitos1985]

Thanks to all for reply me that make me happy lol =)

Well guys i noticed that my setup in the closet like that was some dangerous because the heat and i dont know, electricity plus wood...... so i put the lights between chairs showed in the pictures.

Also i changed the lights, now its 60x3, 24x2,45x1 = 17.000 lumens aprox.


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Is there something i missed to optimize this? i know i am not reflecting the light very well, and its just one plant you know.... come on give me some advice, this is my first plant i am really a begginer =)

[SFGurrilla]

My plants looked like that 3 days ago. I changed the soil pH and gave it Big bloom 1 tsp >> 1 gal and it took off. Im using Natural Blue Spectrum Light CFLs. Lets have a grow comp. Who can get the best buds in the next 2 months :rastasmoke:

Keep your soil pH 5.8 or so when its that small then move in to 6.0 -6.6 for neuts to be able to be released at different pH. Luck man. Ditch the tin foil too your gonna burn the hell out of your plants.