InMyPocket Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Looks good, also must be a nice feeling to be able to forget about light leaks from holes in the tent!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Ive just noticed a blue led comes on, on the main extraction temperature controller when the fan kicks in to full power, I'm guessing blue is a no no? I know green & red are ok but not sure about blue Cheers Lamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giventofry Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Lamster67 said: Ive just noticed a blue led comes on, on the main extraction temperature controller when the fan kicks in to full power, I'm guessing blue is a no no? I know green & red are ok but not sure about blue Cheers Lamster I wouldn't let any light onto flowering plants mate, No matter what colour. Awesome build !!! Fry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Giventofry said: I wouldn't let any light onto flowering plants mate, No matter what colour. Awesome build !!! Fry I've covered it with a bit of duct tape but thinking more about it, the main extraction only kicks in to full power when the temps go over 27 with the lamp on so shouldn't be an issue, assuming we don't get a 30deg + heatwave again Cheers Lamster Edited July 3, 2021 by Lamster67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweeeb Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 This is a brilliant build very well put together. Tidy should do you right. I’m currently setting up a small tent in a shed. it wasn’t working out in the loft for me. Just too many issues and the shed option just makes more sense. I’m just here borrowing ideas But couldn’t not compliment it pal finished article is superb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu914 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 7:22 PM, Lamster67 said: I know green & red are ok but not sure about blue Not in flower during the dark period bud, they won't flower without total darkness... Mine have just stalled because of a couple of tiny lights, one red led on a power gang and the other a backlight on a meter. Neither can be seen easily when lights are on and I never noticed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 11 hours ago, dweeeb said: This is a brilliant build very well put together. Tidy should do you right. I’m currently setting up a small tent in a shed. it wasn’t working out in the loft for me. Just too many issues and the shed option just makes more sense. I’m just here borrowing ideas But couldn’t not compliment it pal finished article is superb. Why thank you sir One tip is to make sure your intake is from a cool shaded area....I've managed to dial in a steady 25/26 with the lamp on....the insulation keeps it in the sweet zone along with the fans etc cheers Lamster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 11 hours ago, stu914 said: Not in flower during the dark period bud, they won't flower without total darkness... Mine have just stalled because of a couple of tiny lights, one red led on a power gang and the other a backlight on a meter. Neither can be seen easily when lights are on and I never noticed. I've taped them up, though i have red digits on the inkbird controller....it doesn't seem to have caused any problem Cheers Lamster 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu914 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, Lamster67 said: i have red digits on the inkbird controller....it doesn't seem to have caused any problem I'd cover them up all the same bud...just been and looked at mine and after covering the leds a couple of days ago they've kicked into flower. I've now changed the power gang to one that has no lights so that problem won't come up again. Just a thought...there might be some strain dependency as well... Mighty fine build btw... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Military Grade Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 7:22 PM, Lamster67 said: I know green & red are ok I've seen a couple of people say their buds closest to the red light on fans/multi plugs shoot out nanas. Probably not worth the risk fella. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 20 hours ago, Military Grade said: I've seen a couple of people say their buds closest to the red light on fans/multi plugs shoot out nanas. Probably not worth the risk fella. All taped up but going to manufacture a hinged dished cover at work to go over all the leccy bits Cheers Lamster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweeeb Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 05/08/2021 at 10:02 AM, Lamster67 said: Why thank you sir One tip is to make sure your intake is from a cool shaded area....I've managed to dial in a steady 25/26 with the lamp on....the insulation keeps it in the sweet zone along with the fans etc cheers Lamster not a problem dude you’re very welcome!! so do you run a passive intake? Or is it active? (intake fan?) Im basically putting a tent in a shed at the moment I’ve spent pretty much all of the OT I’d saved for this I’m just waiting on some bits arriving and the missus has put a halt to project funds for now the shed is feathered edge boards and not shiplap so the gaps are all around the sides I was thinking this may be enough to get fresh air in. Do you think a passive grill would be best? Thanks again pal! No doubt I’ll be back for more information theft Dweeeb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) @dweeeb I've got 2 passives from inside & the active vent acts as another passive when the fans off with the active intake & the main extraction also kicking into full power at 27 it rapidly cools the groom If you could have your tent inside an insulated space you'll have a much better chance to keep the temps down....it gets really warm inside my shed when the suns beaming down on it so run the lamp at night...the insulation also ,hopefully, will mask the heat signature from the lamp from prying eyes from above... Cheers Lamster Edited August 8, 2021 by Lamster67 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweeeb Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 08/08/2021 at 7:27 PM, Lamster67 said: @dweeeb I've got 2 passives from inside & the active vent acts as another passive when the fans off with the active intake & the main extraction also kicking into full power at 27 it rapidly cools the groom If you could have your tent inside an insulated space you'll have a much better chance to keep the temps down....it gets really warm inside my shed when the suns beaming down on it so run the lamp at night...the insulation also ,hopefully, will mask the heat signature from the lamp from prying eyes from above... Cheers Lamster thanks bud. I’m looking at getting kingspan boards or matching your insulated idea and just extract straight out I’m looking at running a cfl in veg up to a 600hps to flower. So temps are going to be an issue in flower I’m still no where closer with power so not really started at all but want to Get it right so when the tents up it’s good to go. And I Hear what you say about the eyes in The sky That’s one of my concerns too. safety first Jonny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamster67 Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, dweeeb said: a 600hps to flower. So temps are going to be an issue in flower With the right extraction & running the lamp over night you'll easily get the temps under control, i use an air cooled reflector & can't recommend them enough. My main extraction rarely kicks in to full power because all the heat from the lamp is getting vented outside....in the winter I'll switch the intake from outside to inside the shed & vent the warm air from the lamp into the shed instead of outside Main extraction will always vent outside to keep the humidity down. Cheers Lamster Edited August 11, 2021 by Lamster67 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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