light leaks in 6 hours darkness period ( currently 18/6 vegatative growth )

[charlesweedmore]

hi folks,
i just switched PL-L lamps to 600W dual spectrum hps and 24 hours to 18 hours.

i run the hps 18 hours and 6 hours darkness.

i have homebox grow tent.but i noticed that there is very much light leaks from passive air intake /air flaps of homebox to inside of homebox for 6 hours darkness period.

is it a problem ?
i read that light leaks in flowering cycle can caused to hermie issues.

is it true for growth period as well ? if so i will run 24 hours my hps lamp.

thanks

 

[jdubz206]

it shouldn't cause any problems...my veg area doesn't even have walls...it's splat in the middle of my basement...personally, i'd go grab some tape and patch up the light leaks...

 

[charlesweedmore]

thank you

 

[Budhog]

Yeah, it isn't so much important during veg, just make sure to plug the leaks before flowering