mouse1818
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I've been reading some articles on controlling marijuana odor and I came across negative ions. I happen to have a Himalayan crystal salt lamp that releases negative ions when turned on.
A salt lamp is simply a chunk of mined salt that has been hollowed out to allow room for a lightbulb or tiny candle. The light glows through the medium of the salt crystal, which can range in color from a dark salmon pink to a pale orange. Salt crystals for salt lamps are mined in Russia and central Europe as well as in the Himalayas. Salt lamps make attractive accent lights. Their main attraction, however, is that the heating of the salt causes the crystal to release negative ions (often called simply 'ions').
Here is what Ed Rosenthal says about negative ions:
Negative ions are oxygen molecules which have been loaded with an extra electron. They float in the air and when they encounter a positively charged molecule (which is missing an electron) the electron jumps, neutralizing both molecules. Positively charged particles include dust, bacteria, fungal spores and odor molecules. Eliminating these air-borne particles and causing them to precipitate is helpful to the growing environment. According to studies performed during the 1970s, both animals and plants performed better in a negative ion rich environment.
Negative ion generators use a miniscule amount of electricity to charge the air. They are harmless to use and eliminate odors which are not too intense. They should not be used in the grow room during the last two weeks because they will reduce the taste and fragrance of the buds. Instead, they should be placed outside the grow area so that any odor which escapes is eliminated.
Natural Salt lamps are for indoor use. Crystal Salt is hygroscopic it draws moisture from the air. In case of increased humidity, the lamp should be turned on. The heated salt lamp will dry itself off.
So with all this information I'm going to place my 7 lb Himalayan salt lamp just outside my grow closet cuse my humidity isn't high and see how it works. Anyone else try something like this? Btw you can buy himalayan Crystal salt lamps for real cheap from here: http://www.himalayansaltshop.com/.
Every time I take a shower I turn on my salt lamp instead of regular lighting and it feels so relaxing. Even If you don't use the lamp for cultivation i would buy one anyways cuse they have so many benefits to life forms.
A salt lamp is simply a chunk of mined salt that has been hollowed out to allow room for a lightbulb or tiny candle. The light glows through the medium of the salt crystal, which can range in color from a dark salmon pink to a pale orange. Salt crystals for salt lamps are mined in Russia and central Europe as well as in the Himalayas. Salt lamps make attractive accent lights. Their main attraction, however, is that the heating of the salt causes the crystal to release negative ions (often called simply 'ions').
Here is what Ed Rosenthal says about negative ions:
Negative ions are oxygen molecules which have been loaded with an extra electron. They float in the air and when they encounter a positively charged molecule (which is missing an electron) the electron jumps, neutralizing both molecules. Positively charged particles include dust, bacteria, fungal spores and odor molecules. Eliminating these air-borne particles and causing them to precipitate is helpful to the growing environment. According to studies performed during the 1970s, both animals and plants performed better in a negative ion rich environment.
Negative ion generators use a miniscule amount of electricity to charge the air. They are harmless to use and eliminate odors which are not too intense. They should not be used in the grow room during the last two weeks because they will reduce the taste and fragrance of the buds. Instead, they should be placed outside the grow area so that any odor which escapes is eliminated.
Natural Salt lamps are for indoor use. Crystal Salt is hygroscopic it draws moisture from the air. In case of increased humidity, the lamp should be turned on. The heated salt lamp will dry itself off.
So with all this information I'm going to place my 7 lb Himalayan salt lamp just outside my grow closet cuse my humidity isn't high and see how it works. Anyone else try something like this? Btw you can buy himalayan Crystal salt lamps for real cheap from here: http://www.himalayansaltshop.com/.
Every time I take a shower I turn on my salt lamp instead of regular lighting and it feels so relaxing. Even If you don't use the lamp for cultivation i would buy one anyways cuse they have so many benefits to life forms.