LUX is fine for HID, MH & HPS but you really want the PAR meter (which actually measures PPFD) for LED's since LUX meters are not an effective way to measure LED output.
I use the AirKing 6" clip-ons I've had for years running pretty much 24/7.
This!! I have yet to find a decent one that hasn’t broken, or doesn’t sound like it’s on the verge of breaking the whole time.
My research led me to these... (and then I noticed them in your tent Krip!) I cant get them here in Aus tho.I use the AirKing 6" clip-ons I've had for years running pretty much 24/7.
It doesn't oscillate, though!
Good eye!
Same here Duggs - I’ve been through a few. Recently while I was on a searching mission I came across this thread by @TurboBucket . He made a great innovation to get 2 good small oscillating fans going and attached to the wall/post. I can’t get them here, but I’m sure you could where you are. It looks a really good set-up.
I particularly like the steel front grill so it was an easy feature to spot.Good eye!
Hey that sounds good. I’m picking up my so. Around June 14th if you’re gonna be around maybe. I think I’m going to head down the week prior and pack his crap in my truck. I’ll let you know, cause I have a Durban cut for you. I also gotta catch up wit @BTzGrow and drop that 4x4 tent off.Archie, I’ve got that same meter if you want to borrow it next time you’re down this way. Be careful though that meter cost me tons of money by showing how much better expensive lights are over cheap ones.
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Let’s get us a plant outside then!I shouldn’t be surprised this works, it’s just I struggled to get them above dirt it feels like haha. Just letting nature have its way germinating the seeds is, it makes me nervous.I think the earlier you harden them off the better. I’m pretty sure the longer they go without ever seeing the sun the more they need hardening. I’ve had seedlings sprout in the full July sun without any issues at all (except squirrels).
I’ll be trying that next year AG!
Hey Shed! Thanks for the confirmation brother!Got here late again, but the second they break ground is when mine go outside in the sun. No hardening off needed. Assuming the sun is out of course
Thanks Krip! I have the claimed PPFD from Perfect Suns website but dialing in all my lights could be valuable, for sure!LUX is fine for HID, MH & HPS but you really want the PAR meter (which actually measures PPFD) for LED's since LUX meters are not an effective way to measure LED output.
Ahh sorry Duggs, I had a week like that last week. Nothing seemed to go in my favor lol.Of course...the one I/we want is more$$...Pfft!
That cheap ass fan i bought just crapped out the other day....doesn't oscillate anymore...pc. of Chi....garbage.
Bin a long week....3 days....
So my Perfect Sun needs a PAR meter but my 3500kspectrum AutoCOBs could be dialed in with a LUX meter, it sounds like.
FYI...I've never owned a PAR or LUX meter and never used one to measure my lights, although, they can be helpful. IMHO, I just like to keep the lights as close to the top of the canopy as possible WITHOUT seeing any negative reaction from the plants. If plants start looking stressed, I raise the light a little.
That’s what I usually do too. I usually put my light as high as it will go and then move the plant up or down depending on what it likes.FYI...I've never owned a PAR or LUX meter and never used one to measure my lights, although, they can be helpful. IMHO, I just like to keep the lights as close to the top of the canopy as possible WITHOUT seeing any negative reaction from the plants. If plants start looking stressed, I raise the light a little.
Ahh good points! I wouldn’t mind just testing it out so I can see where my light falls off and stuff.
Plants don't need a lot of light to veg. It just needs to be close enough that they don't stretch.
