This is the first article of a two-part series that aims to take a closer look at lamps, considering aspects such as design specifications, maximum achievable coverage of light and tips for usage. Right now though the focus starts with recommended hanging heights of High Intensity Discharge lamps (think SOLAAR, Grolux, Sodium Lamps, Metal Halide Lamps, etc) and Fluorescent Lamps (e.g T5HO Sunblasters and Eco-Lights). Hopefully this should prove to be of use, as it is something that you need to consider throughout an entire crop!
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April 9, 2013
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A Lesson In Lamps: Hanging Heights
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April 9, 2013
Expertise:
A Lesson In Lamps: Hanging Heights
This is the first article of a two-part series that aims to take a closer look at lamps, considering aspects such as design specifications, maximum achievable coverage of light and tips for usage. Right now though the focus starts with recommended hanging heights of High Intensity Discharge lamps (think SOLAAR, Grolux, Sodium Lamps, Metal Halide Lamps, etc) and Fluorescent Lamps (e.g T5HO Sunblasters and Eco-Lights). Hopefully this should prove to be of use, as it is something that you need to consider throughout an entire crop!
Posted in Buyers Guides, Equipment, Expert Tips, Grow Lights, Grow Lights, Instructions, Lighting, New Growers by GroWell Team | Comments (2)
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November 14, 2012
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LED Grow Lights Test 4: Vegetative Growth
Forget Europe’s win over USA at this year’s Ryder Cup! As far as mighty comebacks go, turning the ugly cuttings that were grown under an old LED light into good-looking plants using nothing but the latest technology would surely rival amongst the most jaw-dropping of achievements! This latest test was almost over before it began due to the condition of the plants but a healthy dose of perseverance, expertise, well-timed changes and plain old luck helped produce somewhat of a minor miracle! Discover how much of a difference the new LED light made when compared against the previous model and a competing 600 Watt HID unit!
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October 12, 2012
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LED Grow Lights Test 3: Transplanting and Vegetative Growth
The evidence is there for all to see now. LED Grow Lights can be used to keep store bought plants alive over a number of weeks and will even root cuttings, albeit with questionable results on both fronts! Still, by having established clones from the previous test to hand, an opportunity arose to try and continue growing the plants through the vegetative and flowering stages up until the point of harvest. This time a more powerful LED unit enters the arena, and since it claims to perform to a higher standard than 600 Watt HID lights, we’ve started a side-by-side comparison grow!
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September 12, 2012
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LED Grow Lights Test 2: Rooting Clones
The first LED Grow Light test established that you can use a UFO model to keep plants alive at the most basic level during the vegetative stage. It's now time to investigate whether or not the same light successfully roots cuttings. Whilst plant health will be observed and commented on, the main aim involves the production of roots.
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August 9, 2012
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LED Grow Lights Test 1: A small matter of survival
The first in our series of tests on LED grow lights set out to identify whether one of the popular systems could keep several established plants alive and healthy during the vegetative stage. To make it interesting the 90w UFO LED grow light that was used for the trial went up against a similarly efficient 125w blue Eco-Light, inviting comparisons between each unit’s ability to successfully maintain a store bought basil, parsley and chilli plant. Although the test only took place over a two-week period, the results still proved very insightful. Question is; have they paved the way for further studies? Take a look and discover the answer!
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July 16, 2012
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LED Grow Lights – Do they actually work?
Evidence. It’s what we all need to see when claims start to circulate regarding something revolutionary, something game-changing, something that on the surface of our understanding sounds far too good to be true! And yet, more often than not, word of mouth can spread like wildfire without actual proof of results ever being present, a facet of modern times largely down to the fast and open nature of the Internet. For most members of the indoor gardening community, the repeated boasts of “superior technology” and “enhanced plant growth” made by manufacturers of LED grow lights certainly seem attractive and plausible. But where are the reports on research and testing, the side-by-side comparisons with existing lamps, the clear, concrete, undeniable evidence? Have a look... we can't find any! Keith sets out to throw light on this issue in a series of articles examining the effects of using various LED units to raise plants at different stages of the life cycle. Join him on his journey!
Posted in Buyers Guides, Equipment, Expert Tips, Grow Diaries, Grow Lights, Product Spotlight, Soil by GroWell Team | Comments (37)
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January 13, 2012
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Flexible Reflectors - Adjusta-Wing vs White Adjusta-Wing
It was unique. It was impressive. It was the most flexible reflector ever launched – a premium product that still to this day attracts serious and professional growers pursuing outstanding results. Now though, the Adjusta-Wing is faced with fresh competition for the title of “ultimate” reflector. Following the recent introduction of the equally limber, less expensive White Adjusta-Wing, the numerous benefits of the flexible reflector have opened up to an entirely new audience. However the question is, will the original model continue to reign supreme? You’ve got one way of finding out – read our comprehensive review!
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April 28, 2011
Close Encounters! Air cooled lighting at its best
There is no stopping the rise of Air Cooled Lighting Systems! Here we take a look at the best Air Cooled Lighting Systems available...
Posted in Buyers Guides, Grow Lights by GroWell Team | Comments (0) and was tagged with air, cool, cooled, heat, light, lights, reflector, reflectors, summer, temperature
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April 20, 2011
What’s in a light? What you need to know about light levels
It’s generally accepted that more light = more growth and to a point that’s completely true. What it doesn’t tell you is that there are lots of different types of light and your plant only uses certain spectrums.
Posted in Buyers Guides, Grow Lights, Lighting, New Growers, Your First Grow by GroWell Team | Comments (1) and was tagged with flowering, grolux, grow lamp, grow light, growlamps, growlights, light, lights, lumen, lumens, lux, spectrum, vegetative
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April 19, 2011
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Building Your 1st Indoor Grow Room
OK, you’re convinced. You want to set-up a grow room and you want to start growing indoors – but where do you start? It can be very confusing when you're starting out. Take a tip from us – a well planned grow room will make your life a lot easier.
Posted in Buyers Guides, Fans, Filters & Environment, Grow Lights, Grow Tents & Sheeting, Lighting, New Growers, Setting Up, Systems, Ventilation, Your First Grow by GroWell Team | Comments (40) and was tagged with begin, beginner, chamber, grow, grow room, growroom, hobby, new, novice, room, start, tent
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