Monday, June 17, 2013

Let there be "more" light

With the addition of 2 tomato plants I figured more light would be advisable.  The first time I did tomatoes in hydroponics they did not bloom.  I believe this was due to two factors.  Not enough light and not being pollinated correctly indoors.

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A second reflector hood was added with two more 100 watt CFL bulbs installed.  They are 100 watt equivalent but use 23 watts each.  A nice thing about this arrangement is that I can have the lights at two different heights.

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There are two 6500K, one 2700K(right back, yellowish glow), one 3500K(left back).  I went with a 3500K this time due to the 2700Ks only coming in a 4 pack.  So we will see what a 3500K will do.  Also with the two hoods and four CFLs I added a fan on the timer as well.  This is set for 12 hours on 12 hours off. 

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