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  1. Doug Dawson

    Review of the ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro 2023 edition LED lights

    Hey @ViparSpectra , thanks for allowing me to use these lights for a grow. After using 2 of the XS1500 daisy chained together I must say I am a fan. First some info. The lenses worked quite well and made it super easy to clean up. Here they are hooked up using the daisy chain feature...
  2. Doug Dawson

    Growing under two ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro 2023 edition LED lights

    Hey there RIU. @ViparSpectra has recently provided me with 2 of their new XS1500 lights to put in my 2x4 tent and this is where I will be showing them. I have cleaned out my 2x4, removed the ViparSpectra P2000 that was in there and installed the 2 new lights. They have been daisy chained...
  3. Doug Dawson

    BOG Sour Bubble flowering under a Mars Hydro FC 8000

    The build quality of this light is very good. It went together easy and should do a fantastic job in the 5x5 space. Thanks for a quality product @MarsHydrofactory. This product can be found here for those looking to purchase. USA&Worldwide: https://mars-hydro.com Canada: https://marshydroled.ca...
  4. Doug Dawson

    BOG Sour Bubble vegging under a Mars Hydro FC 8000

    Here there RIU. Time to try some plants under the Mars Hydro FC 8000. Will be growing BOG Sour Bubble. Last attempt to F2 these found the 3 males throwing pistils around the same time they started dropping pollen so I killed them and grew the plants out for smoke. Now it's time to try again. Set...
  5. Doug Dawson

    #Marshydro FC 8000 Unboxing and setup

    Hey there RIU. Received a new 5x5 tent and FC 8000 and it's time set it up. The FC 8000 is an 8 bar LED with 800 watts of power. Let's take a look at what's in the boxes.
  6. Doug Dawson

    Sour Bubble from the man, the legend, BOG. These will be grown under a Mars Hydro FC6500 in a 4x4 tent.

    Hello RIU, so I am going to start a jornal and grow some BOG Sour Bubble seeds. During this I will also be making some BOG seeds. Going to be growing in a Mars Hydro 4x4 tent with a Mars Hydro FC6500 light. 7 Sour Bubble seeds are soaking now, tent is set up. AC Infinity 6" carbon filter set up...
  7. Doug Dawson

    Testing a Mars Hydro 4x4 tent with a Mars FC6500 light

    Good morning RIU. I have a new tent and light from Mars Hydro and have decided to do a little test of the gear prior to my grow. What we will be looking at is the Mars 4X4 tent and FC 6500 Bar light. This is a 650 Watt 8 bar light using Samsung 301B and Osram diodes. I will set the tent up, set...
  8. Doug Dawson

    Viparspectra XS2000 test

    Good evening RIU. This is going to be a thread to test the new Viparspecra XS2000 light. Going to put this light into a 2 x 4 tent and flower a couple Paonia Purple Paralyzer plants for a seed run under it. This light will produce 30 watts per square foot in that space. Specs are below. Note the...
  9. Doug Dawson

    HAPPY 420 RIU

    Hello all, just wanted to wish you all a happy 420.
  10. Doug Dawson

    Mars Hydro TS1000 complete grow kit

    Hello RIU. So I have been asked many times about grow kits and Mars Hydro lights. It bothers me that I can only guess about them or go off what others say so I decided to prove one way or another if they will do the job. I have gotten a Mars Hydro TS1000 complete grow kit. This comes with a 2x2...
  11. Doug Dawson

    We need all your positive thoughts, prayers and energy.

    Hello fellow RIU people. I just got some news that one of the community members daughter is in the hospital. I want to wish her well and get everyone to throw some good energy her way. Come on RIU, let's wish this young lady a speedy recovery. I don't have any details nor do I want to name the...
  12. Doug Dawson

    How have you changed?

    Hello all, just a fun thread to see how everyone has changed over the years. I will start off, here is a pic of me this summer at 49 as well as a pic from when I was very young. Wow our parents dressed us in interesting ways, lol. Post up some before and current pics if you like.
  13. Doug Dawson

    Special thanks to all those who servered and those who continue to.

    On this Rememberence Day / Vetrans Day I just want to say thanks. This is the pic I always think of on this day. Thanks Grandpa and all those like you. All of your sacrifices will not be forgotten.
  14. Doug Dawson

    Big thanks to RIU and those who dwell here

    Hey all, just wanted to do a quick post to express my appreciation for this site and its inhabitants. I joined RIU early this year and have been so happy I did. As a long time smoker and now grower I was thrilled to find a place like this full of folks willing to share their knowledge and help...
  15. Doug Dawson

    HLG 30 UVA SUPPLEMENT

    Hello all. Just put an HLG 600 in a 4x4 tent and have 4 plants underneath it. I am wondering if anyone has tried the HLG UVA supplemental light and if so what did it do for you? I just ordered this bolt on addition to my light but wonder if anyone has used one?
  16. Doug Dawson

    HLG 600 RSPEC, hope I did right

    Hello all, just sitting here smoking some God Bud and hoping I made the right call. Been looking at lights for a while now and was aiming at the Spider Farmer 4000. I am using a MH/HPS 1000 watt system but was looking to help with heat issues. I have had many pointing at HLG but the price tag...
  17. Doug Dawson

    Do you use supplemental UVB light?

    Hello all. Do you use UVB supplemental light? What do you use, how many watts, for how long? I am thinking of adding uvb to my 4x4 tent and looking for input.
  18. Doug Dawson

    What do you think about these lights?

    Hello all, I am looking to purchase some lights and wonder what you think of this one for a 4x4 grow space? At least I can purchase this one locally and it seems to have all I need. Any input on this? The spectrum looks good for flower and veg and the unit will provide 30watts per square foot...
  19. Doug Dawson

    HLG Canada Code anyone?

    Hello all, I keep hearing about HLG lights and wonder if anyone has a discount code for HLG Canada? The RIU10 does not work, the HLG 600 Rspec comes to $1,342.44 so I am hoping to find some kind of discount code?
  20. Doug Dawson

    Seedsman to Canada

    Hello all, just a quick note about ordering Seedsman seeds to Canada. I placed my first order with them July 24th and they finally arrived today so it took 5.5 weeks. That is very slow but they did arrive. I was a bit dissapointed to find they had removed the seeds from the breeder packs and...
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