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Mars hydro ts1000 test
- Thread starter mr.brunch
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Hi! Give me advice, please! I have a ts1000 and a 70x70x160 tent. I've red a lot about this, but didn't find a proper base advice about the distance and the intensity(!) of the light.. ok, i've found some but all was different(autoflowers in soil) for example: in the seedling stage - 50-60cm and 25%-40% dimm... 10-15000 LUX etc. Can you help me pls by Your experience?
Thx in advance!
Thx in advance!
I had the light at roughly 12 inches above, probably a bit less in flower 
I try and set it so it just covers the footprint and touches the side of the tent- then move it up gradually as the plants grow, keeping that same effect.
Not very scientific I know, and I’m a little stoned
Edit: I didn’t dim mine at all, full strength throughout.
I’ve seen people mention that they make the plants use minerals faster, but I’ve not noticed any issues- possibly because I’m in a hard water area, so much higher in calcium
I try and set it so it just covers the footprint and touches the side of the tent- then move it up gradually as the plants grow, keeping that same effect.
Not very scientific I know, and I’m a little stoned
Edit: I didn’t dim mine at all, full strength throughout.
I’ve seen people mention that they make the plants use minerals faster, but I’ve not noticed any issues- possibly because I’m in a hard water area, so much higher in calcium
Oh my god.. another value/setting that i've never red before, and it seems way closer and stronger in intensity than i thought :-o Thank you, Mr. Brunch 
The water is hard here too, so it worth a try.
And just to be sure, you have TS1000 too, right?
Anyone else? Other experiences or opinions?
The water is hard here too, so it worth a try.And just to be sure, you have TS1000 too, right?
Anyone else? Other experiences or opinions?
Oh my god.. another value/setting that i've never red before, and it seems way closer and stronger in intensity than i thought :-o Thank you, Mr. Brunch
And just to be sure, you have TS1000 too, right?
Anyone else? Other experiences or opinions?
Yes, a ts-1000- also have the ts2000.
If you check from the start of the thread, you can see my results
All the best
Hi Buddy, here are my suggestions.
If you use the light at max power all the time. seedling: 24-30 inches. Vegging: 18-24inches. Flowering: 12-18 inches. Hope this is helpful.
