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DankSwayzee · 09-03-2006, 11:55 AM

Hey guys, pleased to be involved in this place. I've been checking here and OG (when it was still alive) for a while but have finally now gained the space to do a small grow. I have 3 seeds recently hatched in solo cups with 2 lowryders and 1 mp5k. Right now as they are in their beginning stages I'm using 2 42watt cfls but they're soft white so I don't know if thats going to cut it at all, especially when these get bigger. I may have a male in one of the lowryders. Only a few days in and he's pretty tall and lanky but I haven't read up on the correct ways to identify these things yet. I would love to go with mh or hps but from what I understand, these applications generate more heat than cfls, so for now its cfls. I did find a specified "plant light" that is made by phillips and sold at home depot though... Anyone had experience with these? They have a blue color and are named agro lights, it sounds perfect but if it would be a waste then I don't want to bother.
Also, would anyone know in which section of home depot the foil reflective sheeting would be located? I'd rather not draw any attention at all so thats why I ask.
Has anyone bred a lowryder x mp5k? I could imagine the new strain "driveby".
I'm doing a lot of learning currently, sorry for the rather basic and senseless questions, I'm just excited about my first endeavor.
(oops, meant to post in the main area)

pieceofmyheart · 09-03-2006, 04:47 PM

Hello and welcome to IC and Micro grows, there is a wealth of info in here. Many of us have grown and are still growing with cfls. MajPothead always come to mind, check out his thread, he talks a lot about cfl's.
The reflectics material is in the insulation section, I couldn't find it at Home depot though, found it at Lowes.

I have grown lowriders, am growing 2 right now. I am not good enough to tell if it is male or female till it shows signs of sex. I always have to wait.

Good luck with everything and we are always here to help.

duggy · 09-03-2006, 05:57 PM

Actually, watt for watt, HPS will be cooler than CFL. Get yourself a 70Watt HPS (Home Depot, 60 bucks or so). Don't buy any 'plant' lights.

gr
duggy

DankSwayzee · 09-03-2006, 08:45 PM

do they sell the ballasts for the hps lights as well at home depot? I looked but had no luck. It isn't very hot right now with 84 cfl watts total going through.
Thanks for the welcome.

thecrackaddict · 09-03-2006, 08:53 PM

www.e-conolight.com has a 70 watt hps for 38 dollars plus shippiing

pieceofmyheart · 09-03-2006, 09:07 PM

https://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...SRC&lpage=none

Here is what I have, got it at Lowes, ballast and all included. You do have to take it out and rewire it to place the ballast outside your grow box.

I wonder if someone has pics and how to on that?????
I would not be good at explaining it, trust me. lol

DankSwayzee · 09-03-2006, 09:34 PM

They have those flood lights at home depot as well but as soon as I saw that they didn't come with a plug already attatched, I backed off. With no electrical knowledge, I don't want to risk something like a short and then a fire.

pieceofmyheart · 09-04-2006, 12:23 AM

It was easy though, if I can do it, you can. I'll try and find soem pics and instructions on it.

09-04-2006, 04:00 AM

yeah POMH thatd be sweet if you could find some info on that cause I'd like to know too. peace.

Mr_Micro · 09-04-2006, 04:37 AM

I as well have wired up some of those 70 watt e-conolights and I can tell you that it is incredibly simple. I have zero experiance in anything electrical (outside of this wiring project) but I can assure you that as long as you can tell the difference between a white and a black wire then you have nothing to worry about.

Heres a little guide with pictures to wiring up the light https://www.drugs-forum.com/growfaq/1151.htm
However you should know that it will be a lot easier than described in this guide. First off, the E-conolights do not come with a photo-sensor built in, so you won't have to worry about cutting and reconnecting those wires.

Also, instead of using the Radio Shack project box the guide shows I recommend using a 4"x4" junction box from Home Depot to hold the ballast assembly. It's pre-drilled for the rommex connectors so you won't need a drill for the project.

I did this whole project with a pair of pliers, a few screw drivers, and a pair of wire snips. I was also able to get all the parts at home depot.

It might look a little complicated but trust me on this one, it is extremely easy even for someone with zero electrical experiance.

09-03-2006, 11:55 AM	#1
DankSwayzee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	New grower, introduction and questions. Hey guys, pleased to be involved in this place. I've been checking here and OG (when it was still alive) for a while but have finally now gained the space to do a small grow. I have 3 seeds recently hatched in solo cups with 2 lowryders and 1 mp5k. Right now as they are in their beginning stages I'm using 2 42watt cfls but they're soft white so I don't know if thats going to cut it at all, especially when these get bigger. I may have a male in one of the lowryders. Only a few days in and he's pretty tall and lanky but I haven't read up on the correct ways to identify these things yet. I would love to go with mh or hps but from what I understand, these applications generate more heat than cfls, so for now its cfls. I did find a specified "plant light" that is made by phillips and sold at home depot though... Anyone had experience with these? They have a blue color and are named agro lights, it sounds perfect but if it would be a waste then I don't want to bother. Also, would anyone know in which section of home depot the foil reflective sheeting would be located? I'd rather not draw any attention at all so thats why I ask. Has anyone bred a lowryder x mp5k? I could imagine the new strain "driveby". I'm doing a lot of learning currently, sorry for the rather basic and senseless questions, I'm just excited about my first endeavor. (oops, meant to post in the main area) Last edited by DankSwayzee; 09-03-2006 at 12:12 PM..
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09-03-2006, 04:47 PM	#2
pieceofmyheart Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my secret garden Posts: 1,854	Hello and welcome to IC and Micro grows, there is a wealth of info in here. Many of us have grown and are still growing with cfls. MajPothead always come to mind, check out his thread, he talks a lot about cfl's. The reflectics material is in the insulation section, I couldn't find it at Home depot though, found it at Lowes. I have grown lowriders, am growing 2 right now. I am not good enough to tell if it is male or female till it shows signs of sex. I always have to wait. Good luck with everything and we are always here to help.
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09-03-2006, 05:57 PM	#3
duggy grr. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: RightAcrossFromSmitty's Posts: 199	Actually, watt for watt, HPS will be cooler than CFL. Get yourself a 70Watt HPS (Home Depot, 60 bucks or so). Don't buy any 'plant' lights. gr duggy __________________ Micro Team #12 duggy's Super Stealth Grow Desk
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09-03-2006, 08:45 PM	#4
DankSwayzee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	do they sell the ballasts for the hps lights as well at home depot? I looked but had no luck. It isn't very hot right now with 84 cfl watts total going through. Thanks for the welcome.
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09-03-2006, 08:53 PM	#5
thecrackaddict Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 64	www.e-conolight.com has a 70 watt hps for 38 dollars plus shippiing
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09-03-2006, 09:07 PM	#6
pieceofmyheart Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my secret garden Posts: 1,854	https://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...SRC&lpage=none Here is what I have, got it at Lowes, ballast and all included. You do have to take it out and rewire it to place the ballast outside your grow box. I wonder if someone has pics and how to on that????? I would not be good at explaining it, trust me. lol
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09-03-2006, 09:34 PM	#7
DankSwayzee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	They have those flood lights at home depot as well but as soon as I saw that they didn't come with a plug already attatched, I backed off. With no electrical knowledge, I don't want to risk something like a short and then a fire.
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09-04-2006, 12:23 AM	#8
pieceofmyheart Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my secret garden Posts: 1,854	It was easy though, if I can do it, you can. I'll try and find soem pics and instructions on it.
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09-04-2006, 04:00 AM	#9
Reinhold Guest Posts: n/a	yeah POMH thatd be sweet if you could find some info on that cause I'd like to know too. peace.
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09-04-2006, 04:37 AM	#10
Mr_Micro Orbital Jellyfish for the Flying Saucer Men Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 353	I as well have wired up some of those 70 watt e-conolights and I can tell you that it is incredibly simple. I have zero experiance in anything electrical (outside of this wiring project) but I can assure you that as long as you can tell the difference between a white and a black wire then you have nothing to worry about. Heres a little guide with pictures to wiring up the light https://www.drugs-forum.com/growfaq/1151.htm However you should know that it will be a lot easier than described in this guide. First off, the E-conolights do not come with a photo-sensor built in, so you won't have to worry about cutting and reconnecting those wires. Also, instead of using the Radio Shack project box the guide shows I recommend using a 4"x4" junction box from Home Depot to hold the ballast assembly. It's pre-drilled for the rommex connectors so you won't need a drill for the project. I did this whole project with a pair of pliers, a few screw drivers, and a pair of wire snips. I was also able to get all the parts at home depot. It might look a little complicated but trust me on this one, it is extremely easy even for someone with zero electrical experiance. Last edited by Mr_Micro; 09-04-2006 at 04:39 AM..
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