Stretching

farmingfisherman

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I have no experience with autos so there is that. I did look at the light you listed and I would raise it to at least 30 inches if not higher. You plants are pretty delicate and should be treat as such. If you can dim the light then it might be possible to lower the light but it generally easier to raise and as needed.
Also the carbon filter isn't really needed till the lady begins to develop her scent. I'd save it till then and invest in a small oscillating fan like a honeywell or something like it. Maybe use the clip fan on a upper vent to draw warm air out of the tent since you have it.
 

PadawanWarrior

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They stay between 71°-75°. I'm just worried with the lights off it will drop lower
I leave my lights on 24/0 during veg, and then switch them straight to 12/12.

Those temps won't cause them to stretch. If anything they're a little low than they should be for LED's. It took me a bit to figure out these LED's. They're intense. If yours is at full power 12" is probably way to close.
 
I leave my lights on 24/0 during veg, and then switch them straight to 12/12.

Those temps won't cause them to stretch. If anything they're a little low than they should be for LED's. It took me a bit to figure out these LED's. They're intense. If yours is at full power 12" is probably way to close.
I had it at 24 inches as recommended by instruction by the light. And when on full blast it would hit the 90s. So I dimmed the lights. So I should have the temps in the low 80s being that its LED. I really appreciate all the help
 

PadawanWarrior

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I had it at 24 inches as recommended by instruction by the light. And when on full blast it would hit the 90s. So I dimmed the lights. So I should have the temps in the low 80s being that its LED. I really appreciate all the help
I use a free lux app for my cellphone to get an idea of the light intensity. I would download one and check it out, 12" is awfully close.

And ya, with LEDs high 70's to low 80's is the sweet spot, but my temps are lower sometimes. They just grow a little slower with cooler temps.
 

farmingfisherman

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I had it at 24 inches as recommended by instruction by the light. And when on full blast it would hit the 90s. So I dimmed the lights. So I should have the temps in the low 80s being that its LED. I really appreciate all the help
Might be good to get another clip or other kind of fan that you can fix so it blows onto the light itself. The cooler it runs the longer it is likely to last.
 

farmingfisherman

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Another thing investigating the light you are using. It looks like you can mount the drivers outside of the tent and also run one board possibly at a time. I would think if you are only growing a couple of plants that would help with both the heat buildup and the intensity.

 

PadawanWarrior

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Another thing investigating the light you are using. It looks like you can mount the drivers outside of the tent and also run one board possibly at a time. I would think if you are only growing a couple of plants that would help with both the heat buildup and the intensity.
Mounting the drive outside the tent is a great idea if you want to lower the heat. Good call. I didn't think to mention that.
 
Most certainly dim or raise the light all the way up if you want to run it at full power.
Another thing investigating the light you are using. It looks like you can mount the drivers outside of the tent and also run one board possibly at a time. I would think if you are only growing a couple of plants that would help with both the heat buildup and the intensity.

Ok Thanks for that info
 
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