GR’s Stacked 315W CMH Vertical, G13 Haze, 2017

WattSaver

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Hey GR just read through your journal, very detailed, easy to follow along with, but to copy WOW!! You known this comes from a person who is dedicated to the least effort in a grow.
I don't thing you realized the power you created, so it's either less veg or build some bigger screens.
I'll be following to the end,,, all the best to ya.
 

WattSaver

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I also want to ask you about the 315 CMH bulbs. They must run fairly cool as close as you keep the girls from them. Are they Philips? and what color?
I'm on my last pair of 400w Philips 4K CMH I'm thinking of buying a couple of conversion kits.
 

gr865

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I also want to ask you about the 315 CMH bulbs. They must run fairly cool as close as you keep the girls from them. Are they Philips? and what color?
I'm on my last pair of 400w Philips 4K CMH I'm thinking of buying a couple of conversion kits.
Yeah Watt they are close, some have grown into the lamps, minor problem. Had them around 10" from light to plant, about 15" to the screen. Work on the plant this AM and moved the back to around 14" from the light, 19" to the screen.
Just did a minor defo about 3/4 of a 5 gallon bucket, going to post pics and update later.
I love these lights, ran one horizontal with my SS400 LED, two plants and pull 15 zips
I think you will be pleased.
GR
 

jonsnow399

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Yeah Watt they are close, some have grown into the lamps, minor problem. Had them around 10" from light to plant, about 15" to the screen. Work on the plant this AM and moved the back to around 14" from the light, 19" to the screen.
Just did a minor defo about 3/4 of a 5 gallon bucket, going to post pics and update later.
I love these lights, ran one horizontal with my SS400 LED, two plants and pull 15 zips
I think you will be pleased.
GR
Got a ballast coming on a slow boat from China! lol. I haven't ran cmh before but I have run vertical hps, they run much cooler vertical without reflectors.
 

gr865

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Day 16 12/12

Weekly update:
We removed them from the tent and few branches had grown into the lights. So today was a supercropping and minor defo day, I say minor but I cut/pulled about 3/4 of a 5 gallon bucket full. No issues to report, just overgrown, I know all the shit I am putting them sweet ladies through is adding time to my harvest.

Before
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After
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After all was done
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Fitting them back into the tent.
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The remnants of the defo
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Next week will be the third week of 12/12 so I will be doing a fairly heavy defo and probably need to do a bit more SC.

GR
 

WattSaver

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Yes bare bulb is the way to go
Philips is a great bulb the new 315 is the same as the old school color-master 400 in that they are safety bulbs. Which means they are rated for open fixtures. If they do explode all the gunk is contained and not all over your plants. Most hps & mh bulbs are not safety rated.

I have a few I'd let go...

Otherwise you might have to go directly to Philips.
Here's an conversion kit so you can use your current hood http://growershouse.com/ceramic-science-315w-cmh-light-conversion-kit there are most likely more options.
or you can buy a 315 ballast and use one of Philips mogal based bulbs
http://download.p4c.philips.com/lfb/f/f0fa3f02-4d08-4498-ba8e-a56b00eb8611/f0fa3f02-4d08-4498-ba8e-a56b00eb8611_pss_en_aa_001.pdf
 

gr865

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Hey Watt, sorry Buddy I did not give you the color of my bulbs. They are both 3100, Phillips Elite's. They are plenty bright!
I bet your job has you in some great scenic locations. We hope to get back that way in the spring of 18', got big trip planned for the fall, to Costa Rica for a month plus.

GR
 

jonsnow399

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Philips is a great bulb the new 315 is the same as the old school color-master 400 in that they are safety bulbs. Which means they are rated for open fixtures. If they do explode all the gunk is contained and not all over your plants. Most hps & mh bulbs are not safety rated.



Here's an conversion kit so you can use your current hood http://growershouse.com/ceramic-science-315w-cmh-light-conversion-kit there are most likely more options.
or you can buy a 315 ballast and use one of Philips mogal based bulbs
http://download.p4c.philips.com/lfb/f/f0fa3f02-4d08-4498-ba8e-a56b00eb8611/f0fa3f02-4d08-4498-ba8e-a56b00eb8611_pss_en_aa_001.pdf
You can get mogul here
https://customhydronutrients.com/315-watt-mastercolor-cdm-elite-mw-mogul-base-p-611.html
there are others.
 

gr865

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Well I don't want to be rude, but this is my journal about my grow for the folks that want to follow it. You are more than welcome to stick around and view or better yet contribute to the conversation, just don't try to sell shit here. :peace:
Thank you,

GRbongsmilie
 

jonsnow399

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Well I don't want to be rude, but this is my journal about my grow for the folks that want to follow it. You are more than welcome to stick around and view or better yet contribute to the conversation, just don't try to sell shit here. :peace:
Thank you,

GRbongsmilie
Damn dude, this is a forum NOT a grow journal, I'm posting info relevant for people wanting to know where to get vertical cordsets for vertical growing. You think I have stock in these companies or something? Not to be rude , but I don't need your permission to view or post in this thread, but you don't have to worry about me posting here again.
 

gr865

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I think I hurt that nubies feelings.
This is in the vertical forum but am I wrong that this is a journal?
GR
 

sunni

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Damn dude, this is a forum NOT a grow journal, I'm posting info relevant for people wanting to know where to get vertical cordsets for vertical growing. You think I have stock in these companies or something? Not to be rude , but I don't need your permission to view or post in this thread, but you don't have to worry about me posting here again.
This is a grow journal in a forum
He asked you not to post be nice
 
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