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12-01-2009, 03:09 AM #1OPMember
T12 fixtures.
Hello all,
I'm brand new to this site and to growing. I have 4 new seedlings that are about 5 days old. I'm in the process of building my grow and flowering DWC space.
I already have two dual bulb T12 florescent fixtures. Will T12 grow and flowering lights work for a small setup? Or, should I buy T5s fixtures.
What about LEDs ? I'm flooded with so much info from both sides I thought I would ask people who actually have experience and are not trying to sell me something.
Thanks in advance....
The NoatecNoatec Reviewed by Noatec on . T12 fixtures. Hello all, I'm brand new to this site and to growing. I have 4 new seedlings that are about 5 days old. I'm in the process of building my grow and flowering DWC space. I already have two dual bulb T12 florescent fixtures. Will T12 grow and flowering lights work for a small setup? Or, should I buy T5s fixtures. What about LEDs ? I'm flooded with so much info from both sides I thought I would ask people who actually have experience and are not trying to sell me something. Thanks in Rating: 5:greenthumb:A friend with weed is a friend indeed, but a friend with seed is better....
The Noatec...
The Noatec\'s first grow.
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12-01-2009, 03:45 AM #2Senior Member
T12 fixtures.
T-12's will work for about 3 weeks of vegging..(6500k)...after that you need as much light as possible...2000k - 4000K
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12-01-2009, 04:49 AM #3Senior Member
T12 fixtures.
I am a newbe so I do not have much experience but after 5 weeks into veg I went the LED route, the pic I show are my 3 UFO (90w) LED. Not cheap but so far so good for me and they also keep temps down which is nice. I also have a 126 w LED panel on two other plants.
I am sure you will get much more feedback on this issue. Good luck with the grow. You will learn a lot for next time.
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12-02-2009, 06:44 AM #4Senior Member
T12 fixtures.
If t-12s are all you can do at this time , then go for it.They'll grow and flower the plant , and hold down electric bills ,but they seriously lack the lumens needed for maximum growth.If this is your first grow , then by all means ,just use those for a learning experience.LEDs are a new technology that has very little middle ground opinionwise it seems.Grow your first under T-12s ,then , if you feel like stepping up to the next level , then try HIDs.Small steps often lead to larger strides .
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12-03-2009, 03:46 AM #5OPMember
T12 fixtures.
Thanks very much for the info everyone.
I've been reading forums for weeks before joining. Everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable.
I think I'll wait until after Christmas and just buy a dual ballast, MH and HPS bulbs. Already have panda film on order and a great space in the basement.:greenthumb:A friend with weed is a friend indeed, but a friend with seed is better....
The Noatec...
The Noatec\'s first grow.
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