Castelvetro
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just need a cheap tool to judege when my the trichs on my princesses,sluts n whores are done. thx all.
were does one get the cheapest little magnyfier to see trichs turn color?
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http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102638&clickid=prod_cs
I prefer using my camera. It's just a normal point and shoot, but if you use the macro setting you can get extremely clear pictures of the trichs, and you can basically count them if you wanted to.
I prefer using my camera. It's just a normal point and shoot, but if you use the macro setting you can get extremely clear pictures of the trichs, and you can basically count them if you wanted to.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2179604
the illuminated microscope is my weapon of choice; only 12 bux so i still consider it cheap... cut off a small sample; put under scope on a flat stable surface and you're set
the illuminated microscope is my weapon of choice; only 12 bux so i still consider it cheap... cut off a small sample; put under scope on a flat stable surface and you're set
I used the one that optic linked as well as the one I linked. That microscope like one was way too awkward for me to accurately judge the trichs, but lots of people use it successfully.
The microscopes work well if you cut a small piece of leaf and lay it on something for support.
If you don't want to cut a minuscule piece of sugar leaf, a 30x jewelers loop can be held steady enough to see trich color.
If you don't want to cut a minuscule piece of sugar leaf, a 30x jewelers loop can be held steady enough to see trich color.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22831
~$5 shipped. If you want something better, grab a Carson Microview from Amazon for $30. With the availability of these products, it's difficult to recommend the RS mini microscope. I have all 3.
Simon
~$5 shipped. If you want something better, grab a Carson Microview from Amazon for $30. With the availability of these products, it's difficult to recommend the RS mini microscope. I have all 3.
Simon
nice; if i wasn't able to drive to the store and get one when i needed one i'd be all over this kind... the bulb in the rs unit is sorta dim
nice; if i wasn't able to drive to the store and get one when i needed one i'd be all over this kind... the bulb in the rs unit is sorta dim
To give credit where it's due, both units were mentioned in another thread. That's where I got the pointer.
The $5 microscope is tiny, smaller than a mind can grasp. I was almost shocked when I opened the box. The thing is (err...) microscopic. But, it does work much better than anyone could expect and it allows for viewing on the plant without the need to remove a sample.
The Carson is a much bigger, better-built animal. It's an impressive piece of gear. Like the little microscope, it can be used without taking a sample, albeit not as easily. At all. OTOH, when used like the RS microscope, this thing allows for views the RS could never dream of. Everything is clear to the eye, and one can see a much larger, better-defined expression of the trichs.
FWIW, I ordered a couple more $5 units to keep in stock. They're cheaper than the batteries used to power them. <grin>
Simon
Castelvetro
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thx everyone, thx simon, ill go with the 5 dollar banger-
Got one of these today:
http://www.amazon.com/SE-30X-Illuminated-Jewelers-Loupe/dp/B001QDMFTO/ref=pd_sbs_sg_43
It was only $4, so I included it with the Carson order. It works well enough for the price; it's pretty easy to the the trichs on the plant. As mentioned, some of the magnifiers might be on Ebay, too.
Not cheap, but looks really cool:
http://www.amazon.com/Carson-MA-30-Magni-Pocket-Microscope/dp/B0000DGHGA/ref=pd_sbs_sg_9
Simon
http://www.amazon.com/SE-30X-Illuminated-Jewelers-Loupe/dp/B001QDMFTO/ref=pd_sbs_sg_43
It was only $4, so I included it with the Carson order. It works well enough for the price; it's pretty easy to the the trichs on the plant. As mentioned, some of the magnifiers might be on Ebay, too.
Not cheap, but looks really cool:
http://www.amazon.com/Carson-MA-30-Magni-Pocket-Microscope/dp/B0000DGHGA/ref=pd_sbs_sg_9
Simon
mellow yellow
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some great ideas why did i not think of these lol
thehappyguy
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well looks like that microscope from dealsextreme (the $4.85 shipped one) will take 12-17 days to get here, and im already on day 32 of flowering...does anyone think i should go get one from RS to tide me over?
