Lights for clones

Basic Growing Info
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Hi guys, which lights would be better for clones in propogator from this list??

http://www.hydroponics.co.uk/online-store/propagation-products/propagation-lighting

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really depends on your needs and space… how many clones in how big of a space ?

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A big propagator with about 60 clones

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Depends on foot print…

For long shelf I’d go with T5 fluoro fixture, these are cheapest…

For propagator maybe small CFL with shade would lit the area better…

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Ditto. t5s are great and when cloning really don’t need many bc of the amount of lumens they emit.

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Ive used then 125w cfl and hood. It was my first light. Grew amazing veg and flower wise. Pulled 3 ozs under it.

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Cfls work great for cutting propagation . I would recommend focusing on humidity and temp and keeping those parameters consistent over worrying about your light source.

But, I know buying grow gear is super fun so let us know what you choose :slight_smile:

Stay hazed
Jake

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I use these amongst others @Kingtut , the 4 way can be made into a 2 way by removing 2 of the bulbs. The 2 way has to have both bulbs running, the 4 way can have 2 or 4 running, so 55 x 2 =110 w or 55 x 4 = 220 w

http://www.hydroponics.co.uk/starlite-propagation-canopy.html#.WeB9bf6WzIU

I normally sit 1 prop under it long ways with 20-30 clones in chequer’s board style, or place 2 props under it side by side and turn them width ways.

Hope this helps :wink:

Alternatively look up the SOL strips thread, diy veg lights, theres a link in herbies garden thread to it some where.

https://overgrow.com/t/herbies-garden/4061/31?u=herbie

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I firmly advise 200W bulbs as minimum for CFL, the 100W/150W ones are very disapointing and below what can give a classic T5 propagator or domestic CFL of 30W splitted in array.

I’m fan of this tech but for clones i use T8 when i can. Domestic T5 when i’m broke ^^

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I agree, t5 is the way to go.

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Couldnt of said it better then @Blowingupjake ive noticed quicker roots with less light.

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I have used T5s, T8s and CFLs for rooting clones and sprouting seeds.
They all work fine.

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For my surprise, new T5 are less effective than old T8, they also get much warmer :confused: therefore i recommend to use T8 6000k-8000k for clones or CFL

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I have CFLs, but thinking might others be better , thanks for opinions , I think going to use CFLs :slight_smile: