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Im excited to give GLT a try on my next run of fems I have germinating. With my new controller from Photontek, I have the ability to manipulate the light intensity to peak for a certain duration during the 12hour portion of the veg light cycle, and to turn on again for just one hour after 5.5hrs of complete darkness.
My question is, Does the light intensity matter during that single hour of light? Can I run my X1000W Pro at a lower intensity during that period to reduce electrical expenses?
Another feature the controller has is a Sunrise and Sunset mode, where I can control the duration it takes for the light to illuminate to my desired light intensity. (o-30min duration)
With these parameters in mind, Im my goals is to find the sweet spot between plant health and yield vs. electrical costs... I live in Arizona where I am battling a constantly hot and dry climate so I plan to have lights turn on around 6pm or so. Ive also switched to a cheaper price plan from my electric provider. Im hoping this will bring costs down as well...
I plan to reduce electric costs in flower by flipping to flower after 24hrs of darkness, flowering 11/13 for first four weeks then cut back fifteen min from the morning and night at the beginning of each week after that.
Last question, not directly related to GLT but I have heard some people will flip their lights to 18/6 for the last ten days (max number of days no more than that) then take clones before chopping. Anyone ever do this??
Thank you for your time.
My question is, Does the light intensity matter during that single hour of light? Can I run my X1000W Pro at a lower intensity during that period to reduce electrical expenses?
Another feature the controller has is a Sunrise and Sunset mode, where I can control the duration it takes for the light to illuminate to my desired light intensity. (o-30min duration)
With these parameters in mind, Im my goals is to find the sweet spot between plant health and yield vs. electrical costs... I live in Arizona where I am battling a constantly hot and dry climate so I plan to have lights turn on around 6pm or so. Ive also switched to a cheaper price plan from my electric provider. Im hoping this will bring costs down as well...
I plan to reduce electric costs in flower by flipping to flower after 24hrs of darkness, flowering 11/13 for first four weeks then cut back fifteen min from the morning and night at the beginning of each week after that.
Last question, not directly related to GLT but I have heard some people will flip their lights to 18/6 for the last ten days (max number of days no more than that) then take clones before chopping. Anyone ever do this??
Thank you for your time.
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