Lighting Cobshop.net info, questions and answers

[BigSm0]

@BigSm0, I just wanted to let you know that I received my order. I am waiting to run your lights on a grow from beginning to end before I write the review. But I swapped out one autocob for the QB I was using to finish off my current grow. Unfortunately, it only has a week left or so.

I do have a quick question, though.

I have a 2' x 2.5' x 7' tent. I was running a 135 watt QB 288 V1 in there dimmed as far down as I could get it. At 32", I was seeing what I think was light stress on my plants. Right now, I have 1 autocob at 32". It seems like it is more than adequate light for the space. Do you think I could run 2 autocobs at that height in that space or would that be too much? I am going to run a test on some jalapenos starting next weekend after I harvest my gal, but I don't want to run into the same light stress issues.

Thanks for any light you might be able to shed on the subject. (Har dee har har...Thank you very much...I'm here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitstaff.)

Lol, with the comedy it seems my $2 bill won’t fit in the tip jar. Sorry for the delay. I don’t think I’d add a second cob to the space. It’s just over the max coverage area of the cob but a second may be to much. On the other hand if you are using megacrop you may be able to squeeze in a second but I’d really try the one first. From what I have seen in the 2 recent side by sides you will definitely prefer the cob.

 

[pyrokev]

@BigSm0 What COB's would you recommend for photo's?

 

[BigSm0]

@BigSm0 What COB's would you recommend for photo's?

The AutoCob is the only cob I know of. Lol. Auto and photo all grow just as well with the same light type. The only difference between auto and photo is the amount of light needed. Autos need less because of their longer light schedule and photos need more for their shorter light schedule.

 

[Bodacious Budmonster]

@BigSm0 hey bud
I am using a 600w hps which has recently given up the ghost, I think it is time 8 get my head around cobs

I see you are doing the 3x3 tent special 4 cob kit.
Would that be a perfect fit, I am doing 4 plants in a 1.2m x 1.0m area. I have difficulty with any plants over 1m due to the lack of height which can cause heat and light stress
What can you offer that is comparable or recommended for this grow space?

Thanks

 

[HemiSync]

@BigSm0 hey bud
I am using a 600w hps which has recently given up the ghost, I think it is time 8 get my head around cobs

I see you are doing the 3x3 tent special 4 cob kit.
Would that be a perfect fit, I am doing 4 plants in a 1.2m x 1.0m area. I have difficulty with any plants over 1m due to the lack of height which can cause heat and light stress
What can you offer that is comparable or recommended for this grow space?

Thanks

I don’t mean to butt in here but I’m running four in a 90x90 area and it’s overkill. I could easily stretch these out to fill a 120x120cm area easily. One per plant will give you great results no matter the size of the area. Well unless you are trying to put them all in a 60x60. Also you will be pulling only 220watts at the wall compared to 600w. Needless to say the heat will be much less as well.

 

[midIN]

The AutoCob is the only cob I know of. Lol. Auto and photo all grow just as well with the same light type. The only difference between auto and photo is the amount of light needed. Autos need less because of their longer light schedule and photos need more for their shorter light schedule.

Does this reference to the spectrum? Guess I'm confused on the last sentence in your posted.

 

[BigSm0]

@BigSm0 hey bud
I am using a 600w hps which has recently given up the ghost, I think it is time 8 get my head around cobs

I see you are doing the 3x3 tent special 4 cob kit.
Would that be a perfect fit, I am doing 4 plants in a 1.2m x 1.0m area. I have difficulty with any plants over 1m due to the lack of height which can cause heat and light stress
What can you offer that is comparable or recommended for this grow space?

Thanks

4-5 cobs would be best for the space. You will get a similar amount of light at the canopy, better spread and 1/3 the heat. That should help make the decision easier. You won’t have to change any bulbs either which can get expensive.

 

[BigSm0]

Does this reference to the spectrum? Guess I'm confused on the last sentence in your posted.

No just the light. Basically the hours of light is as important as the intensity of the light. (Power,wattage). Longer hours would require less wattage to get the same amount of light per day. That’s the key, per day.

 

[midIN]

No just the light. Basically the hours of light is as important as the intensity of the light. (Power,wattage). Longer hours would require less wattage to get the same amount of light per day. That’s the key, per day.

Ok get ya now, thanks

 

[midIN]

All I know is that it's now costs Less than $11.83 a month to run my tent now since total cobs change and it's dialed in more. Was at over 20$ first started with them now it's half.