How to stop light from getting in for 12 12

[Cvntcrusher]

I have a 48x48x80 grow tent. When I go to flower, how am I supposed to stop light from getting in? My exhaust fan let's light in. That's it. I can take care of my intake. .. but idk how to keep exhaust and block light from getting in

 

[IndoBlazing76]

How about using some ducting to come from that port and then you can bend it away so no light enters your tent. You can even use the ducting to go towards an open window to vent out any smells/heat.

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Ducting isnt an option atm.

 

[IndoBlazing76]

Ah OK, you only need a small section to drop down the side of your tent though to stop light entering through that port though.

 

[coreywebster]

Well you need a proper extraction fan tbh.

But in the absence of doing things correctly you can build a light trap.
Though you will probably have to add another fan in the box so it actually moves air.

How are you getting away with what your running now? Does it not get hot in there?

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Ah OK, you only need a small section to drop down the side of your tent though to stop light entering through that port though.

Yeah I could just point the outside down...

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Well you need a proper extraction fan tbh.

But in the absence of doing things correctly you can build a light trap.
Though you will probably have to add another fan in the box so it actually moves air.

How are you getting away with what your running now? Does it not get hot in there?

Stays 82-84 during the day
79-81 at night

 

[coreywebster]

Stays 82-84 during the day
79-81 at night

Fair enough.

What lighting you running?

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Fair enough.

What lighting you running?

2 1000W giixer
3 50W CFL
Atm. Have more but dont use atm.

Hey question. Should I keep a fan blowing AT my plant? Or would it be better to use it to help circulate the air.

 

[IndoBlazing76]

Yeah I could just point the outside down...

Totally so, I had to do that once and stopped the light coming in no problem. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[coreywebster]

2 1000W giixer
3 50W CFL
Atm. Have more but dont use atm.

Hey question. Should I keep a fan blowing AT my plant? Or would it be better to use it to help circulate the air.

Yeah always have a fan blowing lightly on the plant.

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Yeah always have a fan blowing lightly on the plant.

So I should use that 2and fan to keep blowing the plant instead of moving it back up top to blow air to the exhsyst?

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Yeah always have a fan blowing lightly on the plant.

 

[Cvntcrusher]

19 days old. 24/0 lighting. Two 2 hours breaks a day without light.

 

[KK26]

19 days old. 24/0 lighting. Two 2 hours breaks a day without light.

So. Its 20/4 but interrupted during this time twice for light/dark.

Not sure that is the best idea to be fair.

 

[Cvntcrusher]

So. Its 20/4 but interrupted during this time twice for light/dark.

Not sure that is the best idea to be fair.

Please explain. You dont think the breaks are benefiting?

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Do you guys think my plant would be fine without the CFLs adding heat? Or should I keep doing what I'm doing.

 

[Cvntcrusher]

Because if I could just run the LEDs at 80⁰ and my plant keep growing like this. I would. But I feel like taking away the CFLs will significantly slow growth. But will reduce heat by 5⁰ or a little less

 

[IndoBlazing76]

19 days old. 24/0 lighting. Two 2 hours breaks a day without light.

I dont really understand why you give them 2 breaks from light within a 24 hour period? If you're in veg then either keep them on 24/0 or 18/6 to mimic the longer summer days. I don't think those 2 breaks will help your plant and if anything it may confuse it.

 

[Cvntcrusher]

I dont really understand why you give them 2 breaks from light within a 24 hour period? If you're in veg then either keep them on 24/0 or 18/6 to mimic the longer summer days. I don't think those 2 breaks will help your plant and if anything it may confuse it.

Okay cool. I shall keep on 24hr