MentalYeti

Afternoon all the wise peeps here.

i am looking for some advice please. i ahev recently bought one of these

 

I am not to keen on the results. I understand that it is not a true 1000w. (most likley 100-240w)

So I am keen to get one of these.

 

Budget is non existant and trying what ever I can for a decent indoor grow.

 

any recomendations would be supper awesome.

 

 

 

 

Good day fellow growers.

I recently got a 1000W Full spectrum LED grow light for my first indoor grow. My Questions:

1) Does it really emit 1000W as stated (only paid R1600 for it)  or is the actual wattage much lower? If so, how do i find out what the actual wattage is?

2) How far should i place them from my plants?

 

Kind regards

How is it going with your LED? I'm very keen to get your opinion.

 

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Pot is quite big for that small lady. And what medium your using.

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Using organic living soil. Does pot size in beggining make a difference?


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No idea about temps yet. It's been okish weather wise.
I am getting a PH pen on the next couple of days.
Thanks. I've tried something. Will update later with pics.

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@MentalYeti Lol! Same,my grow area is also about 1 square meter. Is there any way that you could maby test the wattage of the light since we have the same one. Only if you have a multimeter ortherwise no stress bud. 

I will ask my neighbor if he has one. And report back. I think the light will be fine for the space. But we will both have to LST the plant or it will outgrow the area. I don't have a hell of a lot of hight either. Less that 1.5m.

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I have the exact same LED. And I am so happy to hear it's not 1000w actual draw. Lol my area is less Than 1 m Sq.

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I would love to see what's inside. Lol tempted I am.

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@MentalYeti Thank you for your response. I will go check out other related posts. It is weird that the manufacter stated the light should be 1.5 - 2m above plants. I have mine set at 100cm above plants, it is great to hear your plants are doing better. Thanks for the advice.

I guess it largely depends on your grow space and a few other things. I don't have a huge spot to grow in. And the light was kinda gifted to me. So we live and learn. Good luck with the grow.
Also if I could raise mine to 100 I would have also.

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I am a noob so cant answer question one as i have the same light i think, but question 2 I can give my advice.

When i first put up the light i had it about cm away from plant. This burned the leaves. It is now 60cm away and plants seem to be doing much better. There are alot of helpfull articles or posts on this Forum. and the ladies and gents are keen to help.

2 minutes ago, Dr. Green said:

Should do the job yes. Adjust PH after mixing nutrients I aim for 6.3 in soil 

Thank you kindly.

2 minutes ago, Dr. Green said:

Get a digital PH pen. Much better than the strip kits

This is my plan..

I am looking at something like this:

11 minutes ago, Dr. Green said:

If its not an auto flowering seed it will reveg under 18/6

Do you adjust the PH of your water? Always start with PH if you have problems 

I am in the process of buying a PH test kit.

should have it early next week. It is not an auto. its a reg bean. Been using tap water at the moment

 

  So will keep an eye on it. I need a room. the little box is no fun. I want more plants. lol

 

i only noticed the flower now. its about 5cm in hight give or take. 

Lights: 1000w full spectrum LED  (18/6 cycle)

Soil: Potting soil

Nutes: Sea grow

water: i only water when the soil is Dry. anything from 3-5 days between water.

plants get checked regularly. Its my chosen Hobby so i am in the room Daily. Even if its only to have a look while I puff.

leaves seem to be curling a bit. maybe I am just being full of it.

 

so about that reveg though If i keep her on the 18/6 light cycle will she reveg? or should i just grow her out and restart? should get a nug or two.

it isnt a clone and actually grown from seed. I got a bit eager and planted in July sometime. didnt expect her to survice but here she is. and i just want to give her the best chance to please me. lololololol

Or this is my imagination. Strain is white Russian. Brought in from outside. Been under lihjts for about 3weeks now. Not sure how old plant is but I am assuming it has started flowering.

Any guidance please?

 

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Hi all.

Retail Trainer here. Work for an IT company that supports retail outlets. rediscovered cannabis after meds for mental illnes almoste claimed my life. Now i am a second time grower. also took it indoors for a welfare grow (will post pics sometime soon). and will also be growing outdoors this next season.

Rock on.