Lighting MAXI GOM.. HYDRO.. CFL.. grow journal..

[p.l.u.r]

They can also be found in the fish aquarium section of a pet food store. Testing clear liquid is easy and fairly accurate, but it's tougher with runoff that's already got a brownish tint. You can run the liquid through a coffee filter to remove some of the solids and that will clear it up and make it easier to measure with the drops or strips.

Cheers Andy..

Do you know if they go below ph6? My bottle tester is very precise but only go's down to 6, not noo good for trying to hit 5.8..

And luckily for me theres no dirt in my growroom this time, messy ol stuff.. My res is perfectly clear so no filtering needed, but its a good tip for all those dirty fingered growers out there lol..

 

[AndyBotwin]

Do you know if they go below ph6? My bottle tester is very precise but only go's down to 6, not noo good for trying to hit 5.8..

Yes, that's an issue and one reason why swimming pool kits are usually useless to growers. Fortunately there are 'wide range' test kits that will go below 6. Here's the one I used before I got a proper pH meter: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754004

 

[p.l.u.r]

Yes, that's an issue and one reason why swimming pool kits are usually useless to growers. Fortunately there are 'wide range' test kits that will go below 6. Here's the one I used before I got a proper pH meter: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754004

Cheers for that mate,

That seems more like the thing, ph5-9.. Weird thing is I got mine from a hydro shop, ill tell him tomorrow that his ph testers are useless, maybe ill get my money back::dance:

I know its not like you havent helped me enough allready, I am extremely grateful, I would send you some maxi if I could lol..just wonderedin if youve got any advice on my lights mate? Can I alternate between hps and cfl each day?

Thanks again.. Diamond geeza!!!

 

[gearbear]

That girl is going to be big. no doubt.

 

[addski]

Hey p.l.u.r

I would say your better running the hps 18/6 if thats possible?, atleast it isnt on 24hrs so you get 6 hours downtime. the crf wont produce much bud! (especially for the amount of work you put in!!). Your baby could bring you in anywhere from 3-6onces if under the hps. And probley half to 1oz if under crf (if that).

As for swapping them out i cant see anything wrong with that apart from cutting your yield down abit , and im not sure if it will but the constand change in lighting , lumes , spectrum may stress her out alittle.

all the best bro im watching nice to see her in hps tho to compare to mine

 

[p.l.u.r]

Shes looking that way..

Think its gonna be the 70 cm pheno, by the way its going, side branching has slowed a down growth now and main cola is rising.. Bud stems are already 1cm and getting really hairy..

Im loving this grow, and im sure it wouldnt be half as good without afn.. Thanks all..

Ill update tomorrow let you know how the hps is going..



Should this thread be moved now? Or shall I start a new one in new category?

Chow for now..

 

[p.l.u.r]

Thanks for the relply addski..

It Wasnt there when I replied last nite.. iv been slowly increasing darkness time, must be about 19/5 atm. I have got the 400hps in there as we speak, I cant bare to look in the cupboard its that bright!! I am starting the plants day with the cfl, after a few hours iv added the hps then towards the end of the day im going to reduce the light back to cfl.. The plant seems to be thriving from it for day 1! all leaves are reaching up now just like they should be.
I have to slightly disagree about cfl rating, I know I would have got 2-3+ easy.. It be produced enough hairs in two days for me to realise this!! Iv got well over an 8th on there already. I have never seen growth like this on any of my previous grows and I have had some big plants.


Im aiming for ya monster with this one, electricity difference is only 2 pence per hour by adding the hps so ill be using as much as posible..(When im at home)-

Thanks for watchin bro, and all the advice youve gave me..

Ill update pics tomorrow.. I think youll be as amazed as what I am..

peaceout my brother..

 

[p.l.u.r]

Hello all..

Ill give you all my verbal update then add pics tomorrow. The maxi is now 33 days old, and it is has been in full flower for 2-3 days and its looking good, I reckon its produced well over 4g's allready lol. There is many branches on these plants and they are filling out fast!! Iv gone out and got a tempory ph meter, buffer 7, cf calibration and some root stimulator, luckily I havent spent a penny on none of it. The root stick has picked the plant up loads, leaves dont wilt off towards end of day anymore and root seem to have a lot more fresh shoots. After testing ec meter I have realised iv been runnin my nutes a bit high.. it was off by 0.4.. Im now feed the maxi at 1.2ec(was 0.8) ionic bloom + boost and all is ok. My ph has never been to far off when I tested was at 5.6.. Iv now raised to 6 as iv learned she seems to like a slightly higher ph 6-6.3.
4 days a week the lights are on 6hours 250w cfl- 6hours 400w hps- 6hours cfl, other 3 days are just cfl's.. Plant really thrives from the hps boost in mid-day.

Hope your all enjoying the show.. See you tomorrow..


IF ADMIN (TBM, gearbear) WOULD LIKE TO MOVE THIS THREAD AS IM NOW USING HPS, I DONT MIND

Peace..

 

[p.l.u.r]

pics of my plant at day 32..
other pic is same age maxi in flo grow.. not looking good..

im really happy with my grow so far, iv never seen so much bud potential so early on, any other plants i have had took a long time to get to this stage..

let me know what your thinking guys.. comments, help and constructive criticism always welcome..

peace

 

[addski]

Well done mate. She has really taken off now , and looking real healthy.
Tho she will defo grow another 3-4 inched imo. Mine didnt stop at that stage they still grow abit more.