Yeps-(946 True Watt)CFL-25 Plant-Dj Short-Grape Krush,SSH, SourD+SCROG+Seed grow

[yeps420]

1/8th oz Top cut SSH1 4-24-12 Day 96

1/8th oz Top cut SSH1 4-24-12 Day 96

1/8th oz Top cut SSH1 4-24-12 Day 96

Cut inorder to taste and get the light a little closer for last couple weeks.

 

[Scrappy-doo]

Nice score on the 400 watt setup dude!

I think you're really gonna be happy with the quality and quantity from running one of these.

Have you ever considered running a vertical setup? I run bare bulb vert and I don't think I'll ever go back to horizontal. Way less heat issues, better yield, and just more fun! To me anyway.

You gonna run this now or wait?

 

[yeps420]

Nice score on the 400 watt setup dude!

I think you're really gonna be happy with the quality and quantity from running one of these.

Have you ever considered running a vertical setup? I run bare bulb vert and I don't think I'll ever go back to horizontal. Way less heat issues, better yield, and just more fun! To me anyway.

You gonna run this now or wait?

Sup Scrappy,
Thankz bro. Way on the 400w tube .
I just could not get myself to pay $240-up for what I wanted,
But $115. to the door. Chit.. Bills can wait.

I have looks at a few mind blowing vert grows and hell ya I would dig doing one.
Somewhere in the back of my mind is a micro vert waiting to be.
lol
I've looked at Horizontal and again.. hell Ya... Sick looking grow's.
I am hoping not to stick to one style for a few years.
I really want to go through as many different type grows as I
can.

Im going change over to HPS/CFL
Im thinking start with the 400w with fan on and test the heat
see if I can get the 150 hps and a few cfl's down low.
I want to keep it around 700w total if I can.
not sure tho.

Thats for scrog 7 ladys Training 2 ladys

 

[yeps420]

BHO 91 gram run 4-25-12

BHO 91 gram run 4-25-12

BHO 91 gram run 4-25-12

I did 2 45g runs with 10oz-B each run
Then cramed all in and ran 1 more 10oz-B
I did the run outside and waited 10 minutes
between each run.

--91 grams of popcorn nugs-leaf-trim-stem ground fine.

--Coffee filter added to the end of the extractor for fine filtering.

--total of 30 oz Butane

let sit for a few hour's

I will post weight soon.

I use a coffee maker hot plate outside to hurry things along

 

[yeps420]

Honey Oil weight 3.0 gm 4-25-12

Honey Oil weight 3.0 gm 4-25-12

Honey Oil weight 3.0 gm 4-25-12

This is my 3rd try and I am way happy with the out come.

Smokes smooth and fast hitter, So far, so Yep... :jawdrop:

 

[yeps420]

Sour Diesel ---Smoke Report --4/26/12 (Top Cola's cut 2-3 weeks early)

Sour Diesel ---Smoke Report --4/26/12 (Top Cola's cut 2-3 weeks early)

Sour Diesel ---Smoke Report --4/26/12 (Top Cola's cut 2-3 weeks early)

5 top cola's cut early - A few days hanging- then brown bag- into jar's a couple weeks.
39 grams dried and a few viable seed's


It's great for being ground, leaving you with the perfect consistency to roll it or put it in a bowl.

It's sill not too dry, but not exactly fresh off the vine.

Rolled a fatty and it went out 2 times, then stayed and burned perfect.
Smoked a bowl and it burns slow, and builds up a fat thick creamy hit
, sure is a nice way to say "SURPRISE!" to your lungs.

The taste: is beautiful, kinda woodsy and deep forest-ish with subtle hints of sweetness and diesel after taste.


Effects: Trippe, head high - slow roller, waves across the brain. Let's u think a little then hit's the brakes and
and, and, What was I saying...

Looks. Pure fluff- not compact at all. Tall, shiny to fat widths buds. (Pre cut colas-2-3 weeks early)

It's buds are long and skinny and tend to not be compact so she looks like a sativa dominated strain to me.

Though she has seed's- Not so many as to have affected her final outcome. Of 39g dried I only found
a dozen or so seeds. A few of which look viable so that's a pure bonus.


Over all- Yep I am straight up happy I grew her- She took nuits and tea's like a champ-
Fought with mites and home made Oil-mite's killer spray and my whole
learning curve and never even flinched. Very hardy,very easy to grow
and I cant wait to try growing her with the right light-soil set up.

Though she was a seed found in a couple nugs I picked up
months before I started my grow & I was lucky to remember I had it. lol

 

[yeps420]

DYI help? water cooled with mini chiller 6" 400w HPS Tube Grow Lightn 4-27-12

DYI help? water cooled with mini chiller 6" 400w HPS Tube Grow Lightn 4-27-12

Hello people... I need a little help with a project.
Im looking to make a DIY 400w water cooled tube grow light with self chiller -- YEP -- lol

Anyone have a link to a good water cooled tube light DIY ?

Has anyone done one themselves ? Advise and thought are welcome and if ya got a better
way to go about it. Chime in.

Thought I would throw this out and see what comes up...
I should have all part by Monday/Tuesday. Plan on making Tuesday/Wednesday




Things to come.

So I come across a sweet deal and pick up one new 400W

6" 400 w Sun Tube Grow Light, Harvest Pro MH + HPS Ballast


Starts me thinking about heat. Really don't want to deal with AC yet outside temp are going up.
I look into water cooled chiller/Tube's.. Ouch.$$$

Having built a ton of computers (which get hot) it dawns on me.

I now have 2

Copper Radiator About 5" x 4" x 1-1/2"


Last yet not least I found a

Corsair Nautilus 500 Water cooling Kit with CPU Block, Cooling Unit and Tubing


My thinking.

basic frame around the rim of radiators for fin protection-

2 - 6" to 4" reducers flanges
2- 6" wide extension tube's around 4 inches long

Take the radiators and place into the Extension tube attaching with JB weld type product
Drill 1/2 holes for the hoses.

Place one on each side and connect the air reducers one side connected to the scrubber and the other Either out the window or if it works well enough.
I will just leave the other extention open to the room.

The Nautilus 500 Water cooling is small yet I have used one before and they work great on computers.
I need to make a simple power cord.
Thinking mount 2 rings to the base of pump and mount on top the light(removable and movable)

Made to run with a small amount of fluid around 5 oz.
uses a fan to cool water
Looking for a good anti-freeze type fluid to use instead of distilled water.

I am hoping to daisy chain the 2 radiators into the one pump there by giving me a couple extra oz
once I prime the lines.


If not enough temp drop I will then use the N-500 for one side and connect a small water pump
place into a 5 gal ice cooler and freeze 1 gallon containers of water.
( 5 gal ice cooler with 3 gal water and one frozen gal) then connect that to the other radiator.

Spent so far
$114. new Light
$9. x2 new Radiators
$35. used D-500 water cooling system.


Thankz fer ya time.. Yep..

 

[yeps420]

Super Silver Haze Top Cut Smoke Review - 4-29-12

Well she only lasted a couple days in a jar.
I had to taste her so I took 2 bowls worth and... Wow...


The smell- is strong and fresh. When chopped in a grinder it smells of a super sweet berry fruit jam.

The taste- Amazing from the second it hit my mouth. Sweetness Yet a hint of earthy taste.
Just awesome for no jar time.

The effect- of this Super silver haze hits really fast and is especially strong mentally.

I just had to grind it up and enjoy her as is.
Very happy here...

 

[Green Sky]

You really should just fire up the 400 watt hps and put it right over top of the flowering plants,
Then build a long fixture on a 2x4 for ALL of your CFL's, and run them vertically in the midlle of your light- staved sativas.
** Then,,, take all that copper to a scrap yard, and sell it so you can have money for another HPS light. mebe a 600 this time.


please

 

[yeps420]

Just waiting for the 400W hps to show up then I will re design the room.

Thankz for your idea's. Enjoy green...
That could work. I almost picked up a enclosed 4' Coors light for over pool table.
at the swapmeet. Just a little too small for the 150Hps.Width that is.
Would have been sweet with 150 and a few 64w cfl's air cooled. oh well..lol

 

[yeps420]

Took a minute Cut.4-29-12

Took a minute Cut.4-29-12

Took a minute Cut.4-29-12

---------yep-----------

 

[yeps420]

Super Silver Haze-- cut down DAY 100-- 4-29-12

Super Silver Haze-- cut down DAY 100-- 4-29-12

Super Silver Haze-- cut down DAY 100-- 4-29-12

2 days on the dark and dry as a bone when cut.


Dence and sticky with a awesome smell.

My guess is 70+ grams of buds, once dried.

40+ grams shake for oil. Sticky...

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[yeps420]

Sour Diesel Cut down-- Day 92 --4-29-12

This is what's left after I cut her colas and I think I made the right move there.
Her lower half really filled in better over the few weeks.

Less fluff though not super dense and only a hint of frost.
I suspect that is this phenoms trait. (seed/mini frostier)

Over all I like the looks. Lots of full fat nice looking nugs and she smells like
a 3 day old skunk fart locked in the jar u just opened.
Yep...Kinda just hits you...


She loses a ton of weight when dried, so judging by her colas I will go with
75-80 grams buds & 50-60 grams shake once dried---
so together with her colas 38 grams

I'm betting on my 1st 100 grams lady.

Keeping in mind this is my 1st grow and she's almost 5' grown under CFL's...
I'm more than happy.

Feel free ta add your 2 cent's... Peace...

 

[yeps420]

Root report SSH/SD 5-1-12

Root report SSH/SD 5-1-12

Root report SSH/SD: 5-1-12

Sour Diesel:

92 days of growth.

Looking at the stem cut:
you can see the excellent vascular system she has ( looks like a cross in the center)

I thinking due to the high moss content and lack of micro nutrients and poorly vented 5 gal bucket.
I did not achieve full root growth and there for reduced yield.

This was my 2nd try at soil set up and seems to have worked better than the 1st try yet still a ways to go.

Higher perlite % helped a lot

Over all :
Her roots reached the bottom and used most of the available space yet did not fill in very well so
I could still do better.



Super Silver Haze:

Stem Cut:
To me it look like she was sick/un-healthy
Poor looking vascular system with a discolored center I suspect is not good.

She was stuck in my 1st soil mix with the high moss/low perlite mix.

Looking at the root growth or lack of. Looking at the roots straight out of the bucket
you would think she had good growth yet breaking the dirt you find
almost no roots in the center.
I suspect this is due to being to compact and moist with lack of air for root to grow into.
Roots stayed outside and this is way after 100 days she still was not 100%

She did take the biggest hit from the mite attack and the cure so that may have stunted
her roots growth as well.

Over all:
I got really lucky with her. This must really be a great phenom to have still given the quality buds
after having been through so many different fights.
I learned so much watching her & will have fun growing her again.
I cant wait to see how the new soil mix I used on the other SSH Lady's with do.

 

[Green Sky]

They usually lose @ 50 to 70% of the weight in water. That is the drying process.

With more INTENSE lighting, and HIGHER LUMEN output, those SSSH and SD's would yield you a much more DENSE harvest. Less fluff, and more smoke.

The 400 watt HPS combo ballast should run @ 420 watts = 35,000 lumens. A 600 watt puts out @ 90,000 lumens at @ 630 watts

ALL of your CFL don't add up to that output. ** 26 watt bulbs make @ 100 lumens. Thats like... ummm.... 35 or 90 bulbs to equal 1 HPS..

It looks like you study, and do the math. So, DO the math.

btw - if money is such an issue, why entertain pool table reflectors, and such sillyness?

 

[yeps420]

----------

I appreciate your input. Every bite helps. I did this grow to test and learn for future grows as I did not have $
when I had the chance to start this grow.

I am not after yield as much as hands on knowledge.
Since my goal was not yield I wanted to
keep it getto and as cheap as possible.
Thinking, if I lost everything to mold or whatever it would not cost me coin.

As with most plans in life. Chit happens and yep plans change.
This is a 2 wave set up with 2nd wave 8 weeks behind the 1st.
so as to apply what I have learned and try move on to the next set of
knowledge i need.
Training-scrog-micro growing-containers sizes,types-bonsai mothers-
outdoor summer grow an yep im sure there will be more... lol

I was going to stay with the CFL's and feel I could and would do ok with the outcome.
Yet who could pass up on a( $80.00 + $34.00 shipping )Brand new 400w hps tube light set up.

Every thing has showed up and is working ( 400w light- DIY chiller and a few other things)

Now I can start setting up for the 2nd wave and well see what happens
Peace----------out
btw-- The pool table light would have cost $20.00 was coors lite was eclosed with glass
which would have made it a great tube lite hood and would have looked dope it the room pic's.
Sometime's people need to think outside the box--my 2 cents---
Peace,love,joy & nugs.

 

[yeps420]

What can you tell me about these item's

What can you tell me about these item's

What can you tell me about these item's and do you think
these are good picks? Keeping in mind im cheap.
and I already paid for them....

UltraGrow SuperLux High Pressure Sodium 430 Watt:


430W watt LU430/ET18 Hydroponics HPS Light Bulb

LU430/U Grow Light GELCO UltraGrow SuperLux 22849 430 Watt High Pressure Sodium ET18 E39 Base S145

Green Energy Lighting

BrandSub:
UltraGrow SuperLux

Manufacturer
Green Energy Lighting Maximum Overall Length (In) 9.65 Maximum Overall Length (mm) 245.11

Average Life (Hrs)
24000

Base Code
E39

Bulb Shape
ET18

Case Quantity
24

Color Temperature
2000

Lamp Base
Mogul

Lamp Family
UltraGrow SuperLux

Lamp Type
High Pressure Sodium Series

Lamp Wattage
430

Lumen – Initial
58000

Manufacturer: Green Energy Lighting

Maximum Overall Length (In)
9.65

Maximum Overall Length (mm)
245.11 :


The benefit of high pressure sodium lamps to the horticultural industry is their ability to enhance the fruiting and flowering process in plants. Orange/red spectrum HPS is the spectrum plants use in their reproductive processes, which generally produces larger harvests of higher quality herbs, vegetables, fruits or flowers.

SUN SYSTEM EQUALIZER HOT SPOT DIFFUSER HPS 400 :


Equalizer Hot Spot Diffuser HPS 600/400
Simply slide this unique product over a mogul base socket on most horizontal burning reflectors to filter and disperse the intense “hot spot” of light directly under an HID lamp.
With the hot spot diffused, you can hang reflectors closer to the plant canopy while reducing the risk of burning the plants directly under the lamp.
The revolutionary shape, size and hole patterns were designed using the latest lighting development software.
The Equalizer™ will aid in improving the uniformity of your fixture by reducing the hot spot below the lamp.
Made of 95% reflective German aluminum.

4" DUCT MUFFLER INLINE FAN SILENCER NOISE REDUCER inch four in carbon filter can:


High Quality Super Strong STEEL CONSTRUCTION
Two 4" Flanged ends
Total Length: 12"
Filter Body Length: 10"
Width: 6"
Flange Size: 4"
"Air Tight" Sealing Tape Included!
Minor assembly required
Featuring ACOUSTICAL FOAAcoustical Foam lines the interior of the filter and is a High Performance Sound Abosrbing Foam. Specially Designed, Open Cell Foam in a convoluted "egg crate" pattern for superior sound absorbtion qualities.
This foam can reduce noise up to 25 decibels! A 3 decibel drop in noise cuts a listeners perception by half!

This is the same material seen lining the walls in Recording Studios. It offers superior Sound and Vibration Absorbtion!

TARP ZIP-UP ZIPPER DOOR GROW TENT DOORWAY ZIP UP hydropon
Tarp Zip-Up, Black:

Designed for use with ordinary construction vapor barrier to seal off work zones, this adhesive-backed zipper is perfect for creating a simple, resealable access doorway. It installs in minutes without special tools and will permanently bond to any clean plastic sheeting. It lets you control air movement for temperature maintenance but, more importantly, it keeps dust from migrating throughout the house. The 84'' long, heavy-duty, water proof #5 zipper is sewn to a 950-denier high-density polyethylene backing that has a permanent high-tack acrylic adhesive. Equally useful for providing access to cold frames, shrink-wrapped boats, and plastic tent structures.s. Instructions included.

Heavy Duty Peel 'n Stick Zipper System
Heavy Duty Zipper
Light Proof
Dust Proof
Water Proof

8 GLASS SCREENS PIPE SCREENS DAISY STYLE SCREENS LARGE SIZE TOP QUALITY:
8 Pyrex Glass Pipe Screens - Daisy style screens in LARGE SIZE.
Daisy screens have 4 to 5 petals and a stem and will come in assorted sizes to fit a variety of pipes.


Glass screens heat your tabacco from the bottom giving you a full flavored smoking experience. They can last forever if taken care of properly. Clean off and reuse again and again. Made of high quality pyrex glass that is non-toxic, safe, and virtually indestructible.

Mycorrhizae- Root Fungi-- Endo Mycorrhiza Mycorrhizal 1 lb:

Endo Mycorrhizal Benefecial Fungi. Highly beneficial soil fungus when applied to plant roots. Once applied, it coexists with the plants roots throughout its entire life. The mycorrhizae actively helps obtain nutrients and moisture from the soil resulting in in faster growth.
6 ounces of mycorrhizae from the species: Glomus intradicces - 134 spores per gram. This specie is the best of the mycorrhizal varieties available.

There are no sources of trichoderma in this product. Trichoderma overtakes other species and doesn't provide any benefits to the plants.

This is a granular product, we recommend using 1 tablespoon per plant during transplant.

134 Spores per gram compared to Xtreme Gardening Mykos 80 Spores per gram



6" Sun Tube Grow Light, Harvest Pro MH + HPS Ballast:

This complete 400W grow light kit from Sunlight Supply includes the NEW Harvest Pro Elite Switchable ballast. This allows switching between a 400W metal halide or a 400W HPS bulb at an economical price. The item in the picture is the item that you will receive. It has been used briefly but is in otherwise perfect condition.
The Harvest Pro Elite ballast includes the Exclusive Power Pointer, making it easy to switch from 120 to 240V power. The Harvest Pro Elite ballast also features the new two part ballast enclosure that separates the ballast from the capacitor and ignitor allowing the ballast to run 60 - 65 degrees cooler than most other ballasts. The EZ cap door allows easy access to the capacitor. This switchable grow light system includes 400 Watt Metal Halide Bulb, 400 Watt HPS Bulb, Sun System Harvest Pro Switchable Ballast, Sun Tube Reflector, bulb cord, socket assembly and 120V power cord. Sunlight Supply's Sun Tube Reflector incorporates a 6" tube around the bulb to allow unrestricted air to pass over the bulb. The Sun Tube grow light reflector comes completely assembled and is made with high temperature borosilicate glass and 95% German aluminum. The interior reflector can be removed to provide 360° lighting. Unique brackets allow for either horizontal or vertical hanging.

Reflector

-Includes pre-wired lamp cord, socket & strain relief

-All wiring contained inside a safe & sealed junction box

-6" Tube made of high-temperature borosilicate glass

-German 95% reflective aluminum interior reflector (removable)

-Integrated mounting bracket accommodates chrome "V" hangers

-Unique brackets allow for horizontal or vertical mounting

-Accepts all bulb sizes including BT-56

-Advanced reflector design offers a re-strike bend for maximum output

-Interior reflector can be removed for 360° lighting

-Reflector wings included

-Dimensions: Glass 19 ½"L - overall length 27" X 6" diameter

Ballast

-400W Imported remote 120/240V ballast

-Switch between 400W HPS or Metal Halide bulb

-Power pointer for easily swtiching between 120 & 240V

-Two-part ballast enclosure with ballast separated from capacitor & ignitor - runs 60°- 65° cooler than standard ballasts

-EZ Cap door allows easy access to the capactior

-Aluminum ballast enclosure dissipates heat

-White powder coated finish

-6ft. 120V power cord included (240V cord sold separately)

-15ft. detachable bulb cord and mogul base socket assembly

-Louvered end plates and side plates keep the ballast cool

-Rubber feet and carrying handle

-ETL Listed

-Completely assembled
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[yeps420]

light stuff 5-1-12

light stuff 5-1-12

light stuff 5-1-12-------------

 

[DamnUglyDogE]

Yep.........

Yep.........

Yep- new set up- New name- new wave

Wraping up wave 1 with cfl... Moving on to wave 2 with Hps.

A couple wrap up post for this thread and then no mo yeps-
...lol

Temp stayed at 75. Thinking of adding 3 hanging 64w cfl's for a little different spectrum.

 

[Green Sky]

Nice changes.
The tent is your best friend.
The 430 is too small for it.
For @ 50$ more, you could have had a 600 watt = twice as good as that 430 watt.

I believe you when you say you want hands- on experience, and not yield.
I also understand the need to create "chit".... but save money. Need less. Every $20 adds up in the end. Pool- table hoods are pointless. You are not creating enough heat to need it...

K
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Too much going on in that room, and in the head of the farmer. Yeah, we are farmers, not scientists. The plants don't " NEED " us to grow.
We are here to tend, and observe. Less is more ( except when referring to CFL's ).
Read more and post less.

Yeah, it "might" work. I grew 6 plants in a tent - Vanilla Kush with a 400 watt Lumitech, and got @ 56 g each plant. I changed to a 600, grew 6 more and got .... WOW!!! 112 grams per plant. No other changes.

Good luck getting 65 grams dried per plant. Even with HPS.