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5th day of flowering have some questions

pmsskg

Member
hey guys here is my set up to give u a initial idea, Double rubbermaid bottoms, Powerstrip, 4x 2700lumen 42watt CFLs, moving fan of course, keep cup of water to regulate humidity, no problems with authority with what I do with my space seeing is how it is my place.

As you can see where i supercroped it i now have 4 tops :jump:





k my questions are; on fertilizers- Back of thing says to water with it every 2 weeks (don't worry i am going to use half the recomended dosage). Now do I water with it every 2 weeks or every time I water?


Also how can I give light to the lower bud sites (if female), with out hindering the growth of the plant and bud sites. Do I remove any leaves or what should I do guys





Also it is just one plant I have no clue how many plants can go under 4x 42watt CFL's. I hate when I put all my eggs in one basket 50%/50% but I guess we will tell in a week or so, thanks for all of your guys input on my post you are really appreciated.

thank you-
 
G

Guest

i would seriously get a 75 watt hps...you will be much happier in my humble opinion..cfs dont get the lowers they have no penetrating power....peace...plant looks great
 

pmsskg

Member
thanks but u didnt answer ne of my questions.

and i cant find HPS ballast ne where, went to all the local and out of state electrical supplies and they dont have em, Went to lowes those bastards sell the HPS bulbs but no ballast, i mean wtf

and how much would a 100watt hps ballast cost


I do have bills,....
 

LifeLess

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You need to get the inside of the boxes painted white. Use a satin finish plastic spray paint. Make sure to let it dry good for atleast a day. CFLs are all i use and have pretty good results. I feed with 1/2 strength ferts every watering. I wouldnt remove any leaves. Getting light to the lower buds sites could be a problem. Maybe look into getting a few small T5 fluro lights and run them down the sides. I bloom 5 plants in 2 gallon containers at a time. If i were you I wouldnt go more than 4 plants at a time. My 5th plant is usually something i just wanna test. Make sure you bloom then short and let them grow to the lights. If they get to big and you switch your in for some trouble. i switched this grow at 10-12 inchs and they grew perfect. Heres a few pics of my last and current grow. Cfls from start to finish. Feel free to pm if you have any questions. Peace LL












 

gladysvjubb

Active member
Veteran
pmsskg said:
thanks but u didnt answer ne of my questions.

and i cant find HPS ballast ne where, went to all the local and out of state electrical supplies and they dont have em, Went to lowes those bastards sell the HPS bulbs but no ballast, i mean wtf

and how much would a 100watt hps ballast cost


I do have bills,....


Do a search on ebay.com


 

PHANTOM

Member
Nice pics lifeless............ 10-12 inches you say???????? I have one thats a foot high and am going to start flowering it soon....... should I have started already????????? the smallest is 8 inches. :joint:




 

pmsskg

Member
Hey brainthor thanks for link yeah I was looking at one today, but how do you wire one to a 3 or 2 prong plug (could someone send me a link plz) or explain and what ill need, so that link is a ballast correct?
 
G

Guest

type diy remote ballast in the search field of this site.....if you cant find it let me know i will get it for you...peace
 

pmsskg

Member
lol nvm bro i have no clue what any of that stuff is guess im stickin with cfls

all i wanna know is how to wire the thing to a cord i can plug into an outlet
 
G

Guest

well read the second link...its three wires man...if you need more help...let me know...peace
 

pmsskg

Member
k good morning, yeah i just read that link a little bit easier brainthor, but what is a Regent GT150H and whydo u need it?
 
G

Guest

lowes i gave you the link...its the light fixture...regent hps security light...150 is for 150 watts...the lowes is for a 70 watt one...but the wiring is the same
 
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pmsskg

Member
nvm lol i gotta get stoned i just read it but what does this mean

go out and buy 2 extension cords?

Heavy Duty extension cord of suitable length
One heavy duty grounded electrical plug end (male)

never cut open an extension cord are the wires green and white and what not
 
G

Guest

yes green,white,and black...and your on your way to making a remote ballast...congratulations...when you see how simple it is you will be like wow i can do it...peace
 

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