TnTLabs
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so wanted to get some feedback from guys who are running bigger setups...
let me try and explain my issues: im not a big fan of them as its way cheaper to DIY, but in one spot we have these timer boxes, 6-8 lights per box, with a timer on the front...
from a electrical point of view, its advisable to have a minute or so in between ignition of each box.. to not overload the power lines, as the ignition of the bulbs pulls the most current... i understand that...
but would that time difference if its lets say under 5 minutes cause stress to the plants??
also if for example i want to spray a room and do so 10min before the room would fire up, by switching on the box with the lights dimmed, would this cause stress as they would have normally been woken up 10 min later....
or for example if i finish some chores and turn off the lights 20min later? would this cause problems for the ladys time cycle??
also would dimming cause stress?
i know the plants need about 10-15min to induce sleep and a minimum of 10hrs to stay in flower, so i always presumed it wouldnt be a big problem to do as i do
sure, a lot is strain dependent, but we are seeing a few nanners here and there on some new crosses and i have cancelled out all other variables (i think)...
i have always had a plant here and there throw a few nanners, but nothing major and not really noticeable.. i thought it to be the plant... but maybe its grower error??!
in nature they never get exactly 12hrs and each day is shorter / longer, but sure we are in a controlled environment and the plants adapt..
i guess most will say leave the timer alone and just work in that time frame... easier said then done.. but thats more or less the only thing i can place that could be causing the problems
many thanks in advance
let me try and explain my issues: im not a big fan of them as its way cheaper to DIY, but in one spot we have these timer boxes, 6-8 lights per box, with a timer on the front...
from a electrical point of view, its advisable to have a minute or so in between ignition of each box.. to not overload the power lines, as the ignition of the bulbs pulls the most current... i understand that...
but would that time difference if its lets say under 5 minutes cause stress to the plants??
also if for example i want to spray a room and do so 10min before the room would fire up, by switching on the box with the lights dimmed, would this cause stress as they would have normally been woken up 10 min later....
or for example if i finish some chores and turn off the lights 20min later? would this cause problems for the ladys time cycle??
also would dimming cause stress?
i know the plants need about 10-15min to induce sleep and a minimum of 10hrs to stay in flower, so i always presumed it wouldnt be a big problem to do as i do
sure, a lot is strain dependent, but we are seeing a few nanners here and there on some new crosses and i have cancelled out all other variables (i think)...
i have always had a plant here and there throw a few nanners, but nothing major and not really noticeable.. i thought it to be the plant... but maybe its grower error??!
in nature they never get exactly 12hrs and each day is shorter / longer, but sure we are in a controlled environment and the plants adapt..
i guess most will say leave the timer alone and just work in that time frame... easier said then done.. but thats more or less the only thing i can place that could be causing the problems
many thanks in advance