So I found this old ass PhotoTron a while ago. Today I decided to put one of my seedlings in there to see how it does. I added (2) 27w CFLs to the tank so that should help a little bit. I have a 65w GrowCFL coming any day now. Here are some pics.
Good thinking. I know these phototron things suck so I want to supplement the light as best I can. I am going to put the other two CFL's in after I get another adapter.
So funny when I was like 14 I wanted a Phototron so badly, lol. I remember mowing lawns trying to save up. Wish I knew then what I knew now, hahahah. Never bought one they were so f'ing expensive. I'm 38 now how old is that thing bro? Thanks for the memories hope all grows well!
just be glad your not one of the foks who bought one..the guy flipped to the feds and sold his sales list, rather then do time.. ( least that is what I heard). and to the OP...yeah the added CFLs will help....just remember that they will add heat .. and phototrons have no way built in to em to vent heat besides passivly along the windows.... but for the most part you will be fine... hopefully enough to invest in a better tent/light for flower next time so you can retire this beast to veg only...and then to the living room for a conversation piece.
Me too. I remember lusting over the full page adds in High Times back in the '80s, dreaming of the day that I too could own a bud machine. Later I learned that wrapping a cab with see through glass isn't the best idea...not to mention the savings to be had with building your own. Yeah, it's been a blast from the past.
Ive had a few great grows in a phototron http://forum.grasscity.com/general-indoor-growing/255100-trouble-uploading-pix.html
Here are some picture updates, I belive this is day 11. Notice how the inter-node growth is already shooting out! Check out my super ghetto reflector Temporary. Super rigged air circulation system also