Details of Reflective-Hydroponics-Cabinet-GYO1009
March 19, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Growing LampsBrand
GYO Supplies
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($79.00)
Growing Lamps – Features
Take total control of your plant’s environment all year round with this free-standing grow tent. With an assembled footprint of 120cm x 60cm (48″ x 24″), it takes up little space. This non-toxic tent allows you to grow in any way you choose, enabling you to manipulate the growing environment to achieve the optimum climate for your plants.
Technical Specification:
* Assembled size: 120cm x 60cm x 150cm (approx. 48″ x 24″ x 60″)
* Composite Canvas/Mylar: .55mm (.022″)
Vent Duct Holes:
* Roof: ø 100mm (4″)
* Top back: ø 100mm (4″)
* Bottom right: ø 100mm (4″)
Features:
* Non Toxic, 100% reflective silver-colored inner MYLAR lining
* Tough, black-colored polyester canvas outer shell
* Sturdy metal frame structure, with plastic push-lock corners
* Light-tight construction prevents disruption of plant’s light cycle
* Easy, tool-free assembly
* Removable, water-resistant floor tray in case of spillage
* Vent duct holes
* Ventilation windows
* Sewn-in zippers
* Suitable for both hydroponics and soil-based cultivation
Non Toxic, 100% reflective silver-colored inner MYLAR lining” x 60″)
Tough, black-colored polyester canvas outer shell
Sturdy metal frame structure, with plastic push-lock corners
Light-tight construction prevents disruption of plant’s light cycle
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Growing Lamps – Reviews
I am very pleased with this tent. It’s sturdy, made of great materials, and is quite reasonably priced. It does suffer from light leakage, and the placement of the ventilation is a bit awkward, but it works great and seems like it will last a long time.
To echo was a previous reviewer mentioned, it can be tough to manage heat in this tent. I initially had a 150w HPS light in the tent with absolutely no heat problems whatsoever, but when I upgraded to a 400 watt light the temps climbed to 90F. With adequate ventilation that problem can be overcome, and I’d definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a tent with this kind of footprint. I only gave four stars due to the fact that ventilation options are more restricted in this brand than many other brands, but everything else about it is top-notch.
Tommie of OKC
This is what i was looking for, has 3 different exaust ports, one on top, one on back, and one on the side. Aslo has 2 fresh air intake vents, one on the back, and one on the side. I can only tell there is a light on inside if the room is dark, then i can see a little light through the fresh air intake, or through a zipper.
Uses metal poles, nicer then PVC versions.
In all, a great product for the price.
E. Brock
This tent is heavy duty material and nice construction.. The only downfall is the vents are tough to get the proper airflow and keep things cool inside. Other than that this tent is spot on for keeping things clean and contained.
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Glentronics PL 1 Intelligent Plant Light
February 5, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Glentronics
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PL-1
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($35.82)
Glentronics PL-1 Intelligent Plant Light
Growing Lamps – Features
The Intelligent Plant Light contains a computer chip that automatically changes the amount of light your plants get with each season
Plant light; automatically changes amount of light depending on season
Just set season once; internal computer chip starts daylight cycle, simulating nature’s clock
9-watt, full-spectrum fluorescent bulb mimics sun’s rays for optimum growth
Patent-pending design; sensor indicates when plant needs water
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Growing Lamps – Reviews
When I bought this lamp (for a mini rose), it seemed to have every option covered. When I got it, I found a couple of faults, one a major problem: the minute you plug it in, the timer assumes it is dawn, around 7 AM (Midwest time), and it starts its daylong timing from plug-in.
When you plug it in at 4 PM (as I did), the lamp still thinks it’s dawn! I gave this to my mother who cannot reach down to unplug and plug in the lamp at dawn. Stupid error on lamp maker’s part. They should have included a way to set the time, not only the season.
Second: The water probe needs to be almost falling out for a plant like the rose. If set in all the way, it calls for water ONLY when the soil is completely dry (cacti?)…another not too intelligent way to operate on what are obviously small potted plants. This might be ok for a huge pot, but not on the mini rose.
We’ve kept the lamp and I cross my fingers that it works as stated, re: adequate amount of light. I like the all-in-one features: the adjustable height, the fact that it is a fluoro, with true daylight color, the water tray with pebbles to raise up the pot, and the color and size which seem to blend in almost anywhere. The little yellow rose looks nice when lit…now if only I can get back to Mom’s house at dawn to reset the timer (unplug and replug) so that she can see the plant all day!
Otherwise it seems to be pretty convenient for someone who does not have a green thumb, or has a “black thumb” as the blurb on the package says.
One more thought: this lamp is very hard to find on sale anyplace other than amazon…all (99%) roads lead back to amazon. I wrote to the mfgr about this and was given a very limited list of geographic locations for purchase, none of which was even close to where I live (CT). It was on wait-list at amazon!
Gnome DePlume
I really didn’t expect it to do too well as I planned on using it for emergency revival of my two sickly bonsai. I got it set up in my office (no windows at all) and placed my two sad trees under it.
One is a serissa, surviving its dim place in the house, the other is a small ligustrum which has been dropping leaves over the last 3 weeks. On friday I watered them, turned on the light (set for winter) and set the lamp 3 inches over the ligustrum (the taller of the two).
Monday I came in and the ligustrum already has new growth… I’m happy and the bonsai are happy.
TXSun
I have replaced the florescent bulb twice after the original one quit working. I believe that the bulbs would work if the device that charges the florescent worked, but the light just flickers without turning on fully. I’ve now spent money twice to fix a problem that remains unresolved. So, the plant light worked great until the bulb went out. Then you might as well purchase a new light, otherwise good luck trying to get it fixed.
J. Mundel