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Black Dog LED grow, hydro
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C'mon Sid, let us know what gives.
C'mon Sid, let us know what gives.
siddhartha
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Almost there
Almost there
So I was planning on starting the new journal tonight. But I found root aphids last night.
Hit them with Bayer Complete Insect Control, So I will give them a few more days to recover from the stress of that but I have veg pics from last night.
I will post a thread link when I start the new thread. These are the Blue Berry I took the cuttings from. They are flowering under one of my Platinum's. I might post a few pictures of them occasionally but not journal them.
These are the 16 that will go into flower as soon as they dont look stressed anymore. The tall ones in the back are my Ghost moms.
Almost there
So I was planning on starting the new journal tonight. But I found root aphids last night.
Hit them with Bayer Complete Insect Control, So I will give them a few more days to recover from the stress of that but I have veg pics from last night.
I will post a thread link when I start the new thread. These are the Blue Berry I took the cuttings from. They are flowering under one of my Platinum's. I might post a few pictures of them occasionally but not journal them.
These are the 16 that will go into flower as soon as they dont look stressed anymore. The tall ones in the back are my Ghost moms.
Shame about the aphids but otherwise excellent news. Can't wait!
greenbox88
New member
Sidd,
Look up Merit 75 WP. It is the atomic bomb for root aphids. -- 1tsp per 10gal, 1 treatment is all it takes; remain systemic for 60 days. Good luck!
Look up Merit 75 WP. It is the atomic bomb for root aphids. -- 1tsp per 10gal, 1 treatment is all it takes; remain systemic for 60 days. Good luck!
siddhartha
Member
So i got the root aphids killed without any problems (thanks greenbox) but 2 of my drivers blew out, So i will do a journal next round after I have the drivers repaired.
Sidd
Sidd
2 of them ?
Hmmm, this sound like a design mistake or even worse. Did the manufacturer said something about this issue ?
I had an issue with one of my led panels and thought it was a dead driver however after replacing the driver the two rows were still out. I think it is just a loose connection somewhere in the system, make sure and check the connections as it could be something easier than a driver blowing.
I do know drivers blow BUT if all it takes is some wire tightening then why not.
I do know drivers blow BUT if all it takes is some wire tightening then why not.
lbezphil2005
Member
no sweat, black dog has a great warranty bro. Doing a great job can't wait for this next round.
So I am looking into led's for my new grow room , the room I have for veg flower is 6 x 6 and veg room is 4 x 4 was considering either going with BD platinum xl for flower and a BD 360 for my veg area this seem like the best option?
siddhartha
Member
best option ATM is HPS. every LED is going to have drivers blow out and LED's fry. Look at getting an OG hood with a good bulb and ballast, cheaper and longer lasting.
Sidd
Sidd
burnbradburn
Member
Hey Konehead, if you don't mind my answering you question even though it wasn't directed at me. But I recommend 3 gal felt pots (I like smart pots, they don't bind up your roots), and in a 5'x5' area with the wattage of the Platinum XLU I think you could get away with 9 larger plants or 16 smaller plants, and you should definitely be able to get an oz per plant with the smaller. Before picking a strain, do you prefer indica or sativa? I also recommend doing some research on pH, nutrients and ppm if you haven't grown much, all of those play a big role in how much bud you end up with.
burnbradburn
Member
Also wanted to ask sidhartha a question. I posted this in another thread but thought maybe I'll more likely get an answer in this thread.
What part of your light failed? I can't really tell from your pictures, do you have one of the old lights or did you get one of the new universal series platinums? I'm wondering how the old lights were footprint wise, and size wise compared to the new because my light is big, almost 50 lbs. Have you taken them up on the lifetime warranty yet? If you haven't, you might be able to get your light fixed, definitely worth checking into.
What part of your light failed? I can't really tell from your pictures, do you have one of the old lights or did you get one of the new universal series platinums? I'm wondering how the old lights were footprint wise, and size wise compared to the new because my light is big, almost 50 lbs. Have you taken them up on the lifetime warranty yet? If you haven't, you might be able to get your light fixed, definitely worth checking into.
thanks man i definety appreciate the help.i think indica i want to go with had sum pretty nice smoke out of my indica grows in small tent with 180watt hydroponichut led an 240 blackstar.my main goal is try and pull in 16oz per grow and decent smoke.im really hoping this 1500watt black dog works out spent boat load on my new setup.if you think 3gal felt pots are good enough ima pick dozen up tomorrow and start off with 9 total.just need to figure out strain...i do have 7 barney blue mammoth laying around could use them up.
