can veg and bloom leds be turned on at same time
2035855
the flowering cycle switch is turned off during the veg cycle and then turned on (both will be on) for the flowering cycle.
2035856
Hello! Yes, both switches and spectrums can be activated at the same time. In fact, once your plants are acclimated to the intensity of the light and have a solid root structure, feel free to activate the flower spectrum even though you may still be in vegetative mode. You'll only increase the overall intensity and performance. One note though: These lights are BRIGHT and you'll need to acclimate them carefully to the increased intensity. Start a slight distance away and move closer 2x a day or so. WATCH them to see what they tell you! If they shy away from the light, back off the distance a bit until they're happy. These lights are no joke! Hello! Yes, both switches and spectrums can be activated at the same time. In fact, once your plants are acclimated to the intensity of the light and have a solid root structure, feel free to activate the flower spectrum even though you may still be in vegetative mode. You'll only increase the overall intensity and performance. One note though: These lights are BRIGHT and you'll need to acclimate them carefully to the increased intensity. Start a slight distance away and move closer 2x a day or so. WATCH them to see what they tell you! If they shy away from the light, back off the distance... » Read More Hello! Yes, both switches and spectrums can be activated at the same time. In fact, once your plants are acclimated to the intensity of the light and have a solid root structure, feel free to activate the flower spectrum even though you may still be in vegetative mode. You'll only increase the overall intensity and performance. One note though: These lights are BRIGHT and you'll need to acclimate them carefully to the increased intensity. Start a slight distance away and move closer 2x a day or so. WATCH them to see what they tell you! If they shy away from the light, back off the distance a bit until they're happy. These lights are no joke! « Show Less
2057131
yes I use one.... great light for veg or flower.. i use it for both just order 3000K bulbs for flower.. one of the best things is about this fixture I hang them vertical
2119199
yes. you have the choice of using both lights at the same time, or just one if you want too.
2120146
I bought a timer that I plugged the light into.18 hours for veg and 12 for flower. You bought a good light mine is still going strong a year later. hope this helps enjoy.
488424
You MUST use a bulb with a lot of red in it. If you use cfl's, stick with warm white (sometimes called soft white). The important thing to look at is the color temperature. For flowering you want a 2700K bulb. No higher than 3000K. Avoid middle of the road spectrums altogether. Anything with "daylight" on it probably won't work for flowering OR vegging. Just remember that vegging is blue (5500K or higher) and flowering is red (3000K or lower).
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Hi, according to dirt genius the 280w uv led light is for flowering ,and the 280w HO is for vegging. Hope this helps.
648799
Absolutely. The issue is getting the two to turn on at the same time with the timer. My solution was to cut the GFCI's off and install my own plug, then plug those two into a Christmas light timer to come on for a few hours at dusk. I assume no risk for this suggestion! It should also be noted that they sell an 'all-in-one' sand pump and chlorinator unit.
1284256
I have not tried it, but I believe you can. All items plugged in will turn on at the same time.
41709
Twelve continuous hours of dark in every 24 hour cycle is what will make your plants bud. They will flower under this bulb, but it's more geared towards vegging. You want to use the FLD125 2700K for flowering. I couldn't find the wing with a 2700K bulb, or even the wing alone, so I just took the 6500K bulb out for use in my vegging section (without a wing) and put in a 2700K bulb in my flowering section. I have some seriously happy girls. The wing is well-made and worth every penny. (especially if you're graduating from aluminum foil)Happy growing! Dan
1391586
No there's one plug two switches on the light bar itself one switch for moonlight and the other for light. Both can be active simultaneously so in my opinion a simple plug and play timer would not work correctly for turning off light then turning on moonlight and vice versa
1457323
I really don't understand your question. The LEDs won't give you enough light for normal lighting. You should use the white and blue Florescent together for plant growth and day time lighting. I only use the LEDs for a night light.
397865
No. The timer is seperate. I purchased two of the light fixtures and they work great with my timers.They only have one plug so the blue and white light cannot be alternated.
1955779
Can I use these in conjunction with my t5 fluorescents at the same time in the same grow tent during the flowering cycle.
54584
My plants have have thrived with my double bright LED. My roommate who used to have a planted tank is impress with how the plants are doing. I wouldnt know about the reef capable LED
1036509
use the mh... this bulb is more than capable... but Id go with a cheaper MH bulb for veg since light is less critical in the veg stage
1791825
Although you can switch from another light source to LED for flowering, you will get better results if the plants are already accustomed to growing with LEDs. If you will only have G8LED lights in your flower cycle, it is best to have them in your veg cycle as well so that your plants are accustomed to growing with this kind of technology. This is less of an issue if you will combine the G8LED lights with other light sources such as T5s or HPS bulbs during the flowering stage.
1970437
The type of lighting and how long it is on plays a big roll in plant health. You shouldn't have to use more than one type of Plant Food.