Oregon Gardener
Well-Known Member
Hey New Folks, I have found a ton of useful information on this site. However, I did a quick search for safety and didn't find anything. Therefore I decided to post some really stupid things that I have either done or seen in a grow room. I just wanted to share
Hopefully some other folks will share their experiences. For those with no growing experience I hope this helps save someone from pain or injury. First off, if you have never operated lights, the High Intensity Discharge Lights ( H.I.D's) in my posts are not the best way to go. There are places in this forum that have experts to help you choose another light system. But if you have to, Here is the first safety issue I want to mention. Turn your fans off when spraying. Liquid on the hot glass will cause them to explode! An enclosed hood is more money and harder to keep clean, but much safer, especially if like to smoke weed, and I doubt you'ed be here if ya didn't. Additionally, Regardless of what type of system you run, you could get squirted in the face, and not the good kind like ya want.
Bottom line, don't pee in the wind. Safety glasses will not protect you from liquid. Next, Never stick a screwdriver in an electrical socket (or let someone else) to see if it's live. Ya I know what your thinking, but I've seen it done. LoL. I didn't start laughing until after I knew my buddy was still alive! Anyway use the right tools for the job.
Hopefully some other folks will share their experiences. For those with no growing experience I hope this helps save someone from pain or injury. First off, if you have never operated lights, the High Intensity Discharge Lights ( H.I.D's) in my posts are not the best way to go. There are places in this forum that have experts to help you choose another light system. But if you have to, Here is the first safety issue I want to mention. Turn your fans off when spraying. Liquid on the hot glass will cause them to explode! An enclosed hood is more money and harder to keep clean, but much safer, especially if like to smoke weed, and I doubt you'ed be here if ya didn't. Additionally, Regardless of what type of system you run, you could get squirted in the face, and not the good kind like ya want. Bottom line, don't pee in the wind. Safety glasses will not protect you from liquid. Next, Never stick a screwdriver in an electrical socket (or let someone else) to see if it's live. Ya I know what your thinking, but I've seen it done. LoL. I didn't start laughing until after I knew my buddy was still alive! Anyway use the right tools for the job.
