Omnibuddy: Custom LED Grow Log 2 - Here we go again!

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This rack is my standard rack. Both units are similar in build but use different LED light spectrum. The red color is for flowering and the blue is for vegging. Right now the 4ft T5s in there are all red. I don't have any veg bulbs for them so they will have to deal.

This rack will allow me to compare the difference between the two types of LEDs on the same genetics.

[rattlingdags]

Thats a really nice tidy setup you have there :thumbsup: Looking forward to watching how it all works and the led experiment

[omnibuddy]

Just got an AC setup which will help with these temperamental clones. I still have lots of ventilation work to complete as well.

STANDARD SETUP
Yesterday I turned off all LEDs and am just running the T5 for a spread. I want to avoid dehydration and heat issues until they root better.

5 our of 6 OG Larry standard clones look like survivors. 1 is pretty much dead. All are a little stressed to the look.

T5 Racks
So far the T5 only clones are doing about the same. One plants looks halfway OK, but the top is indicating severe stress. I think it can still root but its not looking good. I will know soon enough.

I got a 324 watt 6 bulb 4 ft T5 used. With this addition I can pump out some serious T5 light.

[omnibuddy]

Thats a really nice tidy setup you have there :thumbsup: Looking forward to watching how it all works and the led experiment

Thanks,

One of my goals for this new setup is to work towards self-contained plant buckets. It will be easier to keep the space clean and sterile. The better I can control the environment, the more viable my experimental results.

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Trimmed today. Got rid of the dead leaves. Got the ventilation running.

Was able to achieve mid 80s in F temp today with the new AC. I got a "Amana APN14K 14,000 BTU Portable AC" for $500.

Now that the 10 inch vortex and AC are up I hope to have the situation under control.

More to come soon!

[omnibuddy]

If you new my pain, you would understand the grin!

There is nothing worse than working in a grow room that is 98 to 102 degrees for days! After several cycles of designing, setup, and testing, I finally have a functioning air management system! In fact I seem to have beat the heat today!

Despite the high temperatures, I was able to attain an 82 degree peak temp. This is great news!

I added the AC to the bedroom to pre-cool the intake air. Of course it exhausts out the window. I also ducted the filtered exhaust line from the grow out the same window. Previously it exhausted into the apartment to avoid running ducting across the room. I also increased the passive intake hole.

[omnibuddy]

The space is cool and the clones have had a little time to root.

It is time to turn on the rest of the lights. The only thing not setup today is the UVB which I will add soon enough Although UVB is most beneficial in THC production during late flowering.

RED LED STANDARD
(3) 120w Tri-Band Red LED
(2) 2 bulb 4 ft T5, 108 watt total, Flower 3k

BLUE LED STANDARD
(2) 120w Quad-Band Blue LED
(1) 90w Quad-Band Blue LED
(2) 2 54 w bulb 4 ft T5, 108 watt total, Flower 3k

T5 Setup 1
(1) 6 54w bulb 4 ft T5, 324 watt total, Veg 6.5k

T5 Setup 2
(18) 1 24w bulb 2 ft T5, 432 watt Veg 6.5k

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Replaced the dead OG Larry with another Lemon Kush plant in spot #8.