Ok agitated with timers

Alwayslearnin

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I had just a couple cheap timers and as one could imagine what a bitch to get three timers that aren't digital to sync up with a specific on off cycle. Now I know there are rigs that will eliminate that issue but for now I just can't afford more than basics. I did however spring for digitals yesterday got them all set following the directions like a good boy. And low and behold two out of the three came on as programmed one had to be turned on. so I read some more and a dressed the problem, so I thought I went to bed got up 45 mins late ran out to make sure and again one went off on time and two did not.
If one of the things I learned is I'm a dumbass, but at least I know this. that being said I will get to the bottom of it but my concern is that they have only been in the flower stage for 11 days, so will they switch back to veg after 45 min beyond the 12 off cycle was suppose to start? As far as getting the timers synced I just need to not be stoned tired, and aggravated when I need to correct something. much better off to go at things when calm rested and before a full day of smoking buds.
sometimes it can be tough being a single parent, dealing with a kid who is having issues beyond his understanding while the other is too young to help. Not to mention dealing with an long time opiate pain management program (20yrs of it) that because of the stupidity of politicians who think they need to be parents to all they deem incapable to take meds without abusing, selling or taking too many. Is now rapidly approaching a deadline set by the state of maine that will only force more heroine use expedentially!!
Which is why I am doing this and there is no garentee it will ever help me as much as my meds do, I know about the theory of pot helping with pain but it don't help that much! however I'm am greatful the the powers that be gave 16,000 people ( what seems a ridiculous low number number considering) the chance to go back to dealing with intense crippling pain that these meds have helped with keep a quality of life they wouldn't have had otherwise. All because they think by making opiates all but banned it will put a stop to the heroine epidemic? That insane to say the least!
Anyway I could go on forever on that subject but I won't cause that isn't what this site is about. I just wish if stupid people insist on breading that we all stop putting them in posititions of power that intelligent people should be in. That and if there are any others in the same boat please get ahold of these people and tell them to leave doctoring to doctors and stick to politics. again I'm sorry just had to get it out.
 

Jimdamick

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You shouldn't worry that much about a precise correlation between timers, as long as the 12 hours is maintained. Why 3 timers? 1 or 2 should be enough. What is the reason?
 

boilingoil

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Invest in one good timer. I run a double pole timer so i can run flip-flop between my two flowering rooms.
30 amp contactors.
 

Nugachino

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I'm also curious why so many timers. If it's just to run one room's lights. Why not have the timer at the beginning of the circuit. Rather than 3 down the line.
 

Alwayslearnin

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Wow eloquently put guys, I have the "no brainer" mechanical ones. I agree 100% that digital ones are too much $ for what they are suppose to be. What I mean is more reliable my ass! the problem I have with the mechanical ones is I was simply pissed off that the power went out due to some drunk fuck hit the power line pole that supplies power to where I live and if I didn't hook my generator up (at 11:30pm) and pissed the neiborhood off in the process I probably wouldn't have been so aggravated.
But the digi's came on at 6 and off at 6 yesterday and they were on tonight as well so I guess unless they fuck up I'll just leave them as is. the only difference is the mechanical ones I have are in pieces due to my diaper baby tantrum and the digi's are all I have.for now anyway. thanks for the input.
 

mo841

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How about pluging a long plug bar into the timer so you can plug your lights into the plug bar and just have that whole bar on one timer
 

Nugachino

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How about pluging a long plug bar into the timer so you can plug your lights into the plug bar and just have that whole bar on one timer
That's what I suggested.

Unless those lights are running different "rooms". There's really only the need for one.

I stopped using my mechanical timer after figuring out how to program the light cycles into my cob light. So much less head fux than trying to get a bulky timer to play nice with your other pluggables.
 

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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I fucking hate digital timers .... I use mechanical with easy to set PEGS ... No brainer.
Plus most of these are pretty cheap now because they are a christmas light item. ...
I buy these on sale AND WHEN THE HOLIDAY IS OVER ( clearance ).

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I stick them on everything. Have one on my fan. Run it 20 min every hour. Hope letting Co2 rain down on plants is good. I don't have a clue. Do it anyway.
 

Alwayslearnin

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I stick them on everything. Have one on my fan. Run it 20 min every hour. Hope letting Co2 rain down on plants is good. I don't have a clue. Do it anyway.
Since I'm a noob, I have no idea what to expect as far as how much and when my girlson are gonna stretch? Here they are as of last night on day 10 of flowering. I don't suppose you would have an idea as to what I should expect?
 

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mo841

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I always grow mine to 3 ft then switch. Better to have them to tall than to short. You won't know untill you get one grow done of that strain
 

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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Since I'm a noob, I have no idea what to expect as far as how much and when my girlson are gonna stretch? Here they are as of last night on day 10 of flowering. I don't suppose you would have an idea as to what I should expect?
Judging from the pics. I'd say, a pretty decent harvest of, hopefully, pretty dank bud, would not be to much to expect. 1 plant may show a sign of neut. burn, hope U noticed. The grow is going to have a tight canopy. Be on the lookout for " Too crowded spots" If a Neut. prob. pops up don't wait to long too send pics. Usually Nitrogen or Cal.- Mag. issues at your stage. Good luck.
 
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