Wake n Bake, Nothing Better!

curious2garden

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I don't know but I have my 1000 watt HPS air cooled hoods vented right into an old chimney and it stays about 80f in the room when lights are on, this time of year, with no AC. Normal temp in the basement is about 70f, so only raisers the temp 10 degrees....and in the winter it's nice!!

Another scorcher here....all 3 AC units jamming on high, and I overslept, so no farmers market or fresh tomatoes for me. Might have to go looking elsewhere!
I couldn't run what I do without an air cooled hood.
 

curious2garden

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My deep dark fantasy is to have a room that has independent environmental controls to the rest the house. Preferably a mini-split AC-dehumidifier combination. I have to run a balance between the plant's preferred environment and the wife-ometer setting.
I've been planning to put in a 4 room mini-split for awhile. The only thing stopping me is crawling around in the attic. I've planned it for November this year. We'll see if I actually do it. After replacing my forced air unit's capacitor I hauled some boards up and am getting ready for the slog. It will be easier when it's cooler.
 

RetiredToker76

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Okay I've got a question what's the pool on me burning the s*** out of my plants with this light for the first time up to and can I get in on it
Honestly, low to no chance of you doing it to the point of measurable crop damage. I ran paranoid the first time with the LEDs and never really let it out of the gate, yielded a sad 7 ounces. The second crop I took off the brakes completely and blasted the hell out of my plants, had some dark "bars" that lined up perfectly with the red diodes, so I dialed it back and have basically stayed there, yielded 14oz, the grow after that was my 1g short of a lb.

That's kind of my personal philosophy with all things new in my grow. Start with a bit of precaution and hold back until you know your system. Then once you've gotten a slight handle on it, it never hurts to put the pedal down and test the limits of your hardware. Then dial it back to where it's ideal.

I doubt you'll burn them beyond maybe slightly crispy leaf edges, then you'll dial it back and be in a comfortable position.
 

Jeffislovinlife

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Honestly, low to no chance of you doing it to the point of measurable crop damage. I ran paranoid the first time with the LEDs and never really let it out of the gate, yielded a sad 7 ounces. The second crop I took off the brakes completely and blasted the hell out of my plants, had some dark "bars" that lined up perfectly with the red diodes, so I dialed it back and have basically stayed there, yielded 14oz, the grow after that was my 1g short of a lb.

That's kind of my personal philosophy with all things new in my grow. Start with a bit of precaution and hold back until you know your system. Then once you've gotten a slight handle on it, it never hurts to put the pedal down and test the limits of your hardware. Then dial it back to where it's ideal.

I doubt you'll burn them beyond maybe slightly crispy leaf edges, then you'll dial it back and be in a comfortable position.
Thanks for that and I won't even hold you responsible for what comes next lol
 

Chunky Stool

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Honestly, low to no chance of you doing it to the point of measurable crop damage. I ran paranoid the first time with the LEDs and never really let it out of the gate, yielded a sad 7 ounces. The second crop I took off the brakes completely and blasted the hell out of my plants, had some dark "bars" that lined up perfectly with the red diodes, so I dialed it back and have basically stayed there, yielded 14oz, the grow after that was my 1g short of a lb.

That's kind of my personal philosophy with all things new in my grow. Start with a bit of precaution and hold back until you know your system. Then once you've gotten a slight handle on it, it never hurts to put the pedal down and test the limits of your hardware. Then dial it back to where it's ideal.

I doubt you'll burn them beyond maybe slightly crispy leaf edges, then you'll dial it back and be in a comfortable position.
My black dog LED will definitely bleach bud tips when too close. Gotta keep it at least 24” from canopy.
I’m setting up my indoor space right now to flip a few outdoor plants early. Gonna try running a hybrid setup with LED and DE HPS.
 

BobBitchen

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Okay I've got a question what's the pool on me burning the s*** out of my plants with this light for the first time up to and can I get in on it
Honestly, low to no chance of you doing it to the point of measurable crop damage. I ran paranoid the first time with the LEDs and never really let it out of the gate, yielded a sad 7 ounces. The second crop I took off the brakes completely and blasted the hell out of my plants, had some dark "bars" that lined up perfectly with the red diodes, so I dialed it back and have basically stayed there, yielded 14oz, the grow after that was my 1g short of a lb.

That's kind of my personal philosophy with all things new in my grow. Start with a bit of precaution and hold back until you know your system. Then once you've gotten a slight handle on it, it never hurts to put the pedal down and test the limits of your hardware. Then dial it back to where it's ideal.

I doubt you'll burn them beyond maybe slightly crispy leaf edges, then you'll dial it back and be in a comfortable position.
I had some minor bleaching on the top cola's running ~90%.
Turned it down to about 60% and things are better.
I have the 650R Diablo in a 4x4 .
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