<![CDATA[12/12 Flipflop Lamps]]>I've been pondering on the idea of changing up the lighting schedule for my large indoor garden, perhaps a unique approach to the flowering stage. I'm not certain if this is a fleeting, impulsive idea or a strategy that could be effective.

At present, I'm using a 500w and a 600w light. However, I've been noticing an upward trend in temperature, peaking at 88°, which isn't ideal for my plants during their bloom phase. This sparked an idea.

Would it be feasible to operate one light for a 6-hour duration and then switch to the other for the remaining 12-hour cycle?

My plan is to use the 500w light for the first half and then switch to the 600w for the remainder of the cycle. The latter light provides a broad and intense coverage, making it an excellent choice for the final part.

This would mean that one side of the garden would receive a reduced light intensity for half of the cycle. Do you foresee any potential issues with this approach?

I'm simply exploring alternative strategies to manage the high temperatures until autumn arrives, and these ideas just sprung to mind. I'm curious to hear other people's perspectives.

]]>https://harvest.delivery/topic/36/12-12-flipflop-lampsRSS for NodeMon, 18 May 2026 12:06:23 GMTSat, 24 May 2025 19:46:34 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 12/12 Flipflop Lamps on Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:52:52 GMT]]>Is it possible to draw in air from the outdoors? Despite my hectic schedule, I had plans to connect a fan to an electric damper, which is then linked to a temperature sensor/controller. The idea is that it would pull in air from outside when the temperature rises too high, of course, after it has passed through the HEPA filter. Just a suggestion.

]]>https://harvest.delivery/post/492https://harvest.delivery/post/492Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:52:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 12/12 Flipflop Lamps on Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:13:13 GMT]]>You've got a great system in place. I'm making adjustments as I continue to work on it, and I'll eventually get the hang of it.

I'm considering incorporating a forced air inline fan to increase the flow of fresh air.

Some complications might be due to my 4x8 space receiving ventilation from a 4x4 and a 2x3 space. This arrangement worked fine in the cooler months but appears to require some modification for the warmer season.

]]>https://harvest.delivery/post/1076https://harvest.delivery/post/1076Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:13:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 12/12 Flipflop Lamps on Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:13:25 GMT]]>Thoughts:

I'm currently using 1280 watts of all HLG lighting in one 4x8 area and 1500 watts in another. The latter also includes some top-tier 5-channel DIY Cree/Cob programmable LED grow lights, boasting 640w of HLG/Samsung Lm301b diodes. However, I've noticed that my plants are more inclined to grow towards the HLG Quantum Boards. I have the necessary parts to exclusively use HLG lighting in both areas and the walk-in closet nursery.

Focusing on the 4x8 area with 1500 watts, I maintain a temperature of roughly 25.5 to 27.7 degrees Celsius, while the temperature in my home is kept at around 20 degrees Celsius. Each 4x8 area has between 5 to 6 twenty-four inch fans, sourced from a local store, that operate continuously on a low setting. Additionally, there's an 8 inch active air inline fan set at mid-power range, which is synchronised with the lights.

For those seeking cost-effectiveness and robust buds in the long haul, enhancing ventilation might be the best solution. Personally, I anticipate only conducting indoor cultivation during the cooler months of the year in the future.

]]>https://harvest.delivery/post/783https://harvest.delivery/post/783Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:13:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 12/12 Flipflop Lamps on Sat, 31 May 2025 23:48:30 GMT]]>You require at least 960 watts. Is it possible to operate both, but with a 20% reduction in brightness?

]]>https://harvest.delivery/post/413https://harvest.delivery/post/413Sat, 31 May 2025 23:48:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 12/12 Flipflop Lamps on Sun, 25 May 2025 10:02:43 GMT]]>That's the reason why, when I cultivated in the 5x5 tent with 1300 watts, I only needed to operate the lights at 50 percent capacity, preventing the transformers from overheating. If you operate those LEDs at full capacity, the transformers tend to heat up.

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