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Lighting question - 24" Tek Light T5

Started by 328iGuy, August 02, 2008, 12:26:21 PM

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328iGuy

Hey All

Just picked up my 24" Tek Light this morning w/ 4 bulbs.

Please let me know if this setup is alright as I just put the bulbs in but not sure which is recommended to be on what switch and how long each switch should be on per day or when to turn off/on et on the timer.

Right now on the setup is this

Switch 1 (middle 2 bulbs)      -         Midday + Aqua Blue+
Switch 2 (front + back bulbs)   -      Aquablue+ and Pure Actinic

Is this an alright combo and if so what should my timer setup be?

Thanks

greddy

Pending what amount of time you run your lights (8-12 hrs) I would have the  #2 come on first to simulate early morning, then 30min to an hour after have #1 come on..and revese it in the eve.  I like leaving my actinics on longer during the eve cause the blue makes everything glow nicley and looks great.  The tek light units are really nice Im sure you will be pleased.  Also the pure actinic will make things glow intensely ! good times.... I have a 6 bulb 48in tek light and it comes on at 3pm (actinics)then around 3:45 the daylight turns on. Around 11:30pm  the daylight turns off and the actinics stay on for another hour.  Hope this helps.