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Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-22-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,571
Posted By Ocelaris
I think David has some good points, I'm a bit...

I think David has some good points, I'm a bit biased, so his is probably the most reasoned arguements.

Unfortunately, regardless of which lighting technology you use, NO light is immune to the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-22-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,677
Posted By Ocelaris
I'll start by saying I don't know the product by...

I'll start by saying I don't know the product by Orchid Limited, but this thread is very old and technology may have changed somewhat, but I'm not aware of efficiency improving that much, and the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-22-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,571
Posted By Ocelaris
"Cold" is relative, LEDs aren't warmer or colder...

"Cold" is relative, LEDs aren't warmer or colder than any other form of lighting, incandescent, HID, or fluorescent... you can change the color (except for incandescent) based on the chemicals.
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-23-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 29,081
Posted By Ocelaris
A 40watt T12 bulb is like 2500 lumens at 0', so...

A 40watt T12 bulb is like 2500 lumens at 0', so the math is there (if you want to plug the formulas into an excel spreadsheet), but this is a rough estimate... Basically if you get over a foot away...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-10-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,571
Posted By Ocelaris
Yeah, looks great! Thanks for sharing, I spent...

Yeah, looks great! Thanks for sharing, I spent all evening going over possible solar panel setups, but It's still pretty pricey! Let us know how the lights work.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-09-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,571
Posted By Ocelaris
I would definetly like to see that. It just makes...

I would definetly like to see that. It just makes me wonder the solar panel cost vs. how long it would take me to pay that back if I had AC powered lights... at .24 cents /kw hour, everything...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-09-2009, 09:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,571
Posted By Ocelaris
How much did that solar panel/battery setup put...

How much did that solar panel/battery setup put you back? I'd love to power some night lights with a real solar cell... instead of those dinky ones they have on the lights themselves, never quite...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-23-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By Ocelaris
Looks great! I have one too :) I love the blue...

Looks great! I have one too :) I love the blue lip.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Ocelaris/Orchids/05-18-08/Orchids-5-18-08_03Large.jpg
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-15-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,810
Posted By Ocelaris
Also check out the glass vase method, soaking...

Also check out the glass vase method, soaking daily, and plenty of light.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 06-22-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,191
Posted By Ocelaris
And make sure when you "spray" you're thoroughly...

And make sure when you "spray" you're thoroughly soaking... it's more important to drench than to mist. misting it's self isn't going to transport the nutrients through the velum. It's like a sponge...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-19-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By Ocelaris
Exactly! That was my point, that by calling the...

Exactly! That was my point, that by calling the calvin cycle "dark" it was a misnomer, called wrong, incorrect, dubiously labeled, misleading etc...

people hear "dark" and they think obviously,...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-19-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By Ocelaris
Photosynthesis...

Photosynthesis (http://www.chemistryexplained.com/Ny-Pi/Photosynthesis.html)
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-18-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By Ocelaris
There are vigorous debates about whether leaving...

There are vigorous debates about whether leaving the lights on or off is required.

The facts surrounding the confusion lies in the "light cycle" vs. "dark cycle" of photosynthesis.

The light...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 05-31-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,169
Posted By Ocelaris
I bought one from some generic orchid store...

I bought one from some generic orchid store online, it serves it's purpose, and definetly something you want if you're not quite sure if you're providing enough/too much light. If you've never had...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 05-31-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,594
Posted By Ocelaris
There are a few heated debates ongoing. I hope...

There are a few heated debates ongoing. I hope this being your first post is not just bent on stoking those flames. Especially since 2 threads below yours, there was ALREADY a "LED" thread... please...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 05-31-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,208
Posted By Ocelaris
Great story! Be sure to keep us updated, We all...

Great story! Be sure to keep us updated, We all have greenhouse dreams, and it's fun to play along with home!
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-30-2008, 11:48 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 522,084
Posted By Ocelaris
Wow those look great, how often do you soak them?

Wow those look great, how often do you soak them?
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-29-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,978
Posted By Ocelaris
Very well could be a Keiki if it has roots...

Very well could be a Keiki if it has roots growing all around it at a much more rapid pace... only time will tell!
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-29-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,384
Posted By Ocelaris
I would keep some Physan-20 or RD-20 (general...

I would keep some Physan-20 or RD-20 (general disinfectant) on hand and in the bucket... Just to make sure the plant has the best chance in the water.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-28-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
Posted By Ocelaris
Yeah, Vandas aren't usually among the top 10...

Yeah, Vandas aren't usually among the top 10 varieties for vivariums unless they are really large. The problem with Vandas is that their root systems tend to be equal or greater in length than the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-28-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,978
Posted By Ocelaris
I have noticed when there is a leaf missing, the...

I have noticed when there is a leaf missing, the roots tend to shoot out of there almost instantaneously... maybe for some reason it didn't care for that spot and headed back in... but the flower...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-28-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,278
Posted By Ocelaris
Let me be the first to say how beautiful those...

Let me be the first to say how beautiful those flowers are! I must have one when we're done moving! What do they smell like, anything like the grapey smell of tessellatta?
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-28-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,384
Posted By Ocelaris
I place the vandas in 5 and 3 gallon buckets...

I place the vandas in 5 and 3 gallon buckets daily, but never kept them there longer than an hour... My $.02 is that they will probably not get enough air and rot... but I have heard that "new roots"...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
Posted By Ocelaris
whoops! was tired, should've read twice...

whoops! was tired, should've read twice...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
Posted By Ocelaris
I don't think Ray was implying that high nitrogen...

I don't think Ray was implying that high nitrogen fertilizer makes the plants NOT bloom, this is a misleading statement. He was just saying that UREA based nitrogen fertilizers are unusable by...
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