Stoney McFried's diary of a level two plant slayer(a grow journal)

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Stoney McFried

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Seriously, my humidity has been running around 80, but I open the door and it gets down to 50.It's just because my swamp cooler still has a bit of water in it, and it's evaporating slowly.However,since there are two fans on her, she's ok.Going to add a third later, too.
tipsgnob said:
I wonder if high or low humidity makes a difference in the temps?
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theloadeddragon

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tipsgnob said:
I wonder if high or low humidity makes a difference in the temps?
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humidity will make the temperature rise or lower dramatically faster do to water vapor in the air. Things that are moist are more sensitive to temperature changes. Like the soil in your pot for example.
 
Twistyman

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Stoney McFried said:
I have the 150 watt hps and cfl's...my problem is, I'm thinking it will take SO long that heat is gonna be a BIG issue.It gets really hot and humid around here in the summer.
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Stoney:hug:... do what I have to do... use T5's for summer growing... they are very cool and well worth the price... 2 x 24" T5....$120.
 
Stoney McFried

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Right, I know.My temps stay steady, my humidity is what fluctuates.Weird.My soil is good, but I did sprinkle some more cinnamon about until the humidity is better.
theloadeddragon said:
humidity will make the temperature rise or lower dramatically faster do to water vapor in the air. Things that are moist are more sensitive to temperature changes. Like the soil in your pot for example.
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I've spent so much on growing supplies, first because I was such a noob, and then because I wanted to do it right..My old man would pop a gasket at another 120.I just have to make it work,lol.
Twistyman said:
Stoney:hug:... do what I have to do... use T5's for summer growing... they are very cool and well worth the price... 2 x 24" T5....$120.
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theloadeddragon

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humidity is a funny thing to work with... I have found that a big bowl of ice with a sponge on top is perfect for the slow addition of humidity, and an A/C or extra circular fan (or combination of both) is good for reducing it. Combining both methods (both increasing and decreasing at the same time) usually produces a controlling effect, so you can tinker with it and find the right settings for yourself (I.E. the bowl with ice cubes sits next to a circulation fan, and the A/C runs for 15 minutes out of the hour in my room maintaining the desired humidity).
 
Stoney McFried

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If ac in there were an option, I'd be on it.Trying to figure out venting through my bathroom cabinet next door.
theloadeddragon said:
humidity is a funny thing to work with... I have found that a big bowl of ice with a sponge on top is perfect for the slow addition of humidity, and an A/C or extra circular fan (or combination of both) is good for reducing it. Combining both methods (both increasing and decreasing at the same time) usually produces a controlling effect, so you can tinker with it and find the right settings for yourself (I.E. the bowl with ice cubes sits next to a circulation fan, and the A/C runs for 15 minutes out of the hour in my room maintaining the desired humidity).
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Stoney McFried

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Yeah, I don't.But I'm gonna try to get one.I don't know why I didn't think of using the bathroom cabinets for stealth before.I mean, close the doors and the vents aren't visible.Duh, stoney.
theloadeddragon said:
If you don't already have one, an exhaust fan would probably reduce your humidity by 15-25% depending.
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Thanks and they are looking nice stoney. Is that the 150 u where talking about?
Cant wait to see them in a few weeks. Looks like everything is going well.
 
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