Best or Preferred T5 Seedling, Cloning, Veg Lights 2021?

WhiteHotAfterburner · Post by **WhiteHotAfterburner** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:58 pm

I can't swing LED's right now. I was hoping as indoor lighting technologies advanced in my absence prices would moderate. OR, am I just looking in the wrong places?

I'm preparing to set up and I'm getting my ducks in a row.

For those growing now and using T5's; which is best, which is preferred?

What are you using now and are you happy with them?

I found a few that I find interesting and around the price I'd prefer to pay.

There are these: iPower GLT5XXPANL4T4 4-Feet 6400K T5 High Output Grow Light in Four 4 Lamp Fixture - $94.53 amazon.com/iPower-4-Feet-6400K-Fluorescent-Fixture/dp/B00T0CPI7O

And these: Durolux T5 HO Grow Light - Four 4 Foot Lamps - DL844 - $115.99 amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00HEYCRI8

And these: HYDRO PLANET T5 HO Grow Lights Eight 4 Foot Lamps - $169.99 amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00HEYCRI8

IF you can refer a similarly priced and reliable grow performance LED grow light I'd be interested in seeing what you're talking about.

I just can't afford a $$$ LED starter/veg light. Nothing against $$$ LED grow lights. I understand the necessity of the $$$. I wish you all the best!

I'm am a Capitalist, I'm just a poor Capitalist!

Thank you in advance!

***going to post this on another site, just to get varied opinions. MPG is my home...I just like to visit friends, occasionally!

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WHAB

dequelo · Post by **dequelo** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:33 pm

some how I forgot I have an account here

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876 ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

bought some of these to try on bakers racks for cloning and seedlings

all the best and be safe

Dequilo

WhiteHotAfterburner · Post by **WhiteHotAfterburner** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:58 pm

dequelo wrote:some how I forgot I have an account here

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876 ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

bought some of these to try on bakers racks for cloning and seedlings

all the best and be safe

Dequilo

My reply there that I couldn't post there. What is up with that? Do you know?

Anyway, here goes. ***IF you respond here I won't respond there

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""" Thanks for the reply, my old friend!

Those are certainly within my price range! Awesome!!!

How do you have yours mounted, D?

I posted the ones I listed because they are mounted. I'm curious as to how you're doing yours. Do you have it posted here?

I plan to have them hung above a cloning machine someone made and sent me (I really wish I could remember who the handle was (IF it's YOU, give me a holler, please!))....so an organized method would be nice but not absolutely necessary. I can build a hanger for them.

I have always been Brand Loyal - in consumer products, in Canna sites AND in friends, especially friends!

Warm regards, brother!,
WHAB """

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WHAB

Lrus007 · Post by **Lrus007** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:39 pm

i have found clones root better with floro vs LED.
i got a vivosun 4' 6 bulb light for the teens works well.
2 of the 1020 trays fit nicely under it.
for the clones i use a 4' floro shop light.
hope this helps Lrus

WhiteHotAfterburner · Post by **WhiteHotAfterburner** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:31 pm

Lrus007 wrote:i have found clones root better with floro vs LED.
i got a vivosun 4' 6 bulb light for the teens works well.
2 of the 1020 trays fit nicely under it.
for the clones i use a 4' floro shop light.
hope this helps Lrus

Hey there Lrus! So good to see you!

For clones I'll be using this 23-1/2 x 28-1/2 cloning machine someone here made for me (once I clean it up

).

If done properly, scarifying the stem, rooting is almost automatic. It is amazing how well this thing works at producing roots.

So, any light over 3 foot long will likely be wasted light, imo (just how my brain is processing it

) - EXCEPT if I do root in soil/mix in cups, then that excess length will be a benefit!

I do get your point, though...Cannabis prefers a less harsh light to root, in very early stages.

It's a great help, my old friend! I am appreciative of it and you!

I hope you and yours are well and fine!

Thank you, Lrus!

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WHAB

Roots · Post by **Roots** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:30 pm

What’s the end game for the plants, how aggressive are you trying to veg them?

WhiteHotAfterburner · Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:06 pm

Roots wrote:What’s the end game for the plants, how aggressive are you trying to veg them?

Hey man!

I hope you and yours are well and fine!

IF a typical indoor schedule holds, a month or so. That's after a month or so of seedlling/cloning growth. So, IF a typical indoor schedule holds - without any problems as are bound to occur - approximately 2 months before flower (IF I do EVERYTHING right

).

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WHAB

WhiteHotAfterburner · Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:13 pm

Any opinions on this setup, the light, I mean?...I got the other included items handled

$159.99

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WHAB

WhiteHotAfterburner · Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:17 pm

And, for that matter - any other opinions on Dequilo's excellent recommendation?

$119.99

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WHAB

Hopefull Stoner · Post by **Hopefull Stoner** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:36 am

WhiteHotAfterburner wrote:And, for that matter - any other opinions on Dequilo's excellent recommendation?

$119.99
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WHAB

i'll just say this and let you decide on your own. Amazon isn't a good place to get quality gear you expect your money's worth from. i use the site mainly to check reviews on gear that is touted in best of lists as being good as well as youtube videos. to date nothing has shown to be legit products worth my coin or that of most folks who value their coin. imho

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for veg light I'm liking the hlg 100 v2 $150 : 3'x3' footprint for veg Equivalent to 220W T5 or 300W CFL output or 200W metal halide.

i grabbed a 500w led from budgetled with a discount code15% off plan is to get a 100 v2 to replace my single shop light and 3 9w led's they do fine to allow me to prolong veg cycle but i want something that can make them take off more when i need them. i do still have a 250w mh that 6 seedlings are using currently while 3 males use the shop light and 2 9w leds for s little side lighting.