Settings for Mars FC4800 going into flowering

raynbec

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What is recommended height and % intensity you guys use for flowering? Rn im at 18-22" and 50% and dont want to burn the plants but feel like i could get a little more out of them
 
I didn’t get the results I was looking for with my Mars TSL2000 until I cranked it up to 100% and raised it 30” above canopy. The small, struggling plants instantly starting living the good life
 
leaf temps
So with my current temp at 72F and RH at 55% I appear to be within check for VPD although I could lower is 5% to improve?
 
Here is a pic of the light in question. I did end up raising it to 24" and turned it to 75% on dimmer. As this is a commercially used light was curious how the would have it set in a legit grow
 

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My fc4800 does include IR and UV
Yes, but an insignificant amount of IR compared to hid, not enough to raise leaf temp reletive to air temp. They add a few IR diodes so they can advertize IR. Check the air temp in the chart Osbuds posted. :wink:

It looks like you are off to a good start, higher air temp with corresponding vpd will reward you with faster growth. Then add a carbon filter because there will be more odor. And get a fan in there for air circulation.
Oh, and 100% on the light for flower. They'll get droopy by the end of day if it's too much.
 
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So i ended up lowering my RH to 45% so VPD should be better now, I hear you in the IR, you think its worth to get a seperate ir light? I will look into raising temps too, Carbon filter and inline I do have, its an ac infinity t6 with 6" carbon filter ducted outside the tent. I will try 100% on lights, thanks for the knowledge bro! Much obliged
 
I don't know about an IR light, some run LED and HPS. Reduding exhaust flow is a primary way to raise temp and humidity. Does your t6 have the temp/humidity controller? I run my exhaust fan with an inkbird humidity controller. Another inkbird controlls the window AC, the temp prob is in the tent. A few weeks ago it was controlling a heat mat.

What is your room temp and humidity? I've used bedspreads over the tent to bring up temperature and made a cabinet of 1" foam insulation board for use in a really cold room.
 
I think I might just have to get a small heater for outside, Its in my basement and stays around 65-68 ambiant temp. I got my fan hooked to the humidity meter included in my fan setup
 
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