Guest Default Attribute Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Hey, I have limited space to start seeds and have to choose between a 2ft 2 tube t5 unit or one of those 25w secret jardin led strips, what would be the best option for starting seeds under for the first week or so ? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilgePump Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I'd go with the T5 bro , I assume it's 48w. The IR heat will be useful. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpoolbouncer Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I'm still a fan of t5 for mums, cutting, seedlings and young plants. It's a nice kind light 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Default Attribute Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Cheers! T5 it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen-ken Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 T5 all day The Secret Jardin are wank I brought a Migro Veg fixture when he still made them and I wish I hadn't .....Ive got used to using it now and it is superior, but I had to add all sorts for kit to make that happen (heaters/humidifier etc) The old T5 board I had was a better 6500K spectrum and as @blackpoolbouncer said...'Its a nice kind light' 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linch Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Anyone used one of the TLED units? 6000k spectrum and looks like it's just under half the power of the T5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Seeing as there's a few T5 aficionados in here, a question: for a propagator that's about 60x40cm, would the 2-tube fixture be sufficient or should I grab the 4-tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampa Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 T5 in winter/autumn and 25watt led batten from screwfux in summer. I have two of the 25 watters and even they can be too much if not careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lister420 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 21 hours ago, Gaijin said: Seeing as there's a few T5 aficionados in here, a question: for a propagator that's about 60x40cm, would the 2-tube fixture be sufficient or should I grab the 4-tube? 2-tube is sufficient enough but I've got the 4-tube and find that extra width usefull as the seedling canopy matches the width after about 14 days.especially if you've got 2+ seedlings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdog Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 i bought one of them 100w led bars from diyled and it's bloody good, i use an old heated prop base to keep them warm the bar is a bit long, 1.2m, i had to cut a hole in the side of the kitchen unit to get it in the cupboard but perfect otherwise, and very adjustable 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 @Lister420 cheers mate. I think I'll go with the 4-tube. Better to have more than needed rather than not enough @ratdog I bet your place looks real interesting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdog Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Just now, Gaijin said: @ratdog I bet your place looks real interesting just think ricky's trailer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 oh my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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