60 yr old 1st grow need opinions

Diamondz

Diamondz

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So this week 3 Day 15 I just built my first grow tent after having the plants in closet for 14 of those days. We are going to keep an eye on girls to see if my new investment pays off. Not sure if girls will flourish at this point waiting so long for right condition they should be much bigger in 3rd week and maybe the BAGSEED is just WORTHLESS ? Think I did an OK job at setting everything up but I wonder about a few things I need to ask you all.
1. Do I have too much stuff in tent and over doing it?
2. My veg switch seemed weak (1000W Giixer LED) not sure of wattage form wall? Maybe light is shit? dunno;can I use full spectrum during full grow?
3. How do I know what temp and RH were through the lights off cycle? Not sure if humidistat/temp monitor are working correctly.
4. If YOU had a 32x32x63 grow tent how would YOU set controls on auto heater and auto humidifier to get the desired or average temps and humidity to settle with as minimal fluctuation as possible?
Anyway I am pretty freaking with my setup but its all in vain if it does not produce bud for me right? Thoughts from all needed and welcome before I lose another plant to failing. It just seems to me the plants should be bigger in 3rd week???
 

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Whitewidowuk

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Diamondz said:
So this week 3 Day 15 I just built my first grow tent after having the plants in closet for 14 of those days. We are going to keep an eye on girls to see if my new investment pays off. Not sure if girls will flourish at this point waiting so long for right condition they should be much bigger in 3rd week and maybe the BAGSEED is just WORTHLESS ? Think I did an OK job at setting everything up but I wonder about a few things I need to ask you all.
1. Do I have too much stuff in tent and over doing it?
2. My veg switch seemed weak (1000W Giixer LED) not sure of wattage form wall? Maybe light is shit? dunno;can I use full spectrum during full grow?
3. How do I know what temp and RH were through the lights off cycle? Not sure if humidistat/temp monitor are working correctly.
4. If YOU had a 32x32x63 grow tent how would YOU set controls on auto heater and auto humidifier to get the desired or average temps and humidity to settle with as minimal fluctuation as possible?
Anyway I am pretty freaking with my setup but its all in vain if it does not produce bud for me right? Thoughts from all needed and welcome before I lose another plant to failing. It just seems to me the plants should be bigger in 3rd week???
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Here’s a pic off my set up for babies
 

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Boatguy

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Diamondz said:
1. Do I have too much stuff in tent and over doing it?
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No. Looks like the average tent setup. Have seen some way more cluttered
Diamondz said:
2. My veg switch seemed weak (1000W Giixer LED) not sure of wattage form wall? Maybe light is shit? dunno;can I use full spectrum during full grow?
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It'll grow a plant fine. Running it full spectrum start to finish is a good plan
Diamondz said:
3. How do I know what temp and RH were through the lights off cycle? Not sure if humidistat/temp monitor are working correctly
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I have the same style but i keep it higher in the tent. About midway between the canopy and the light. My humidity usually spikes at lights off because the exhaust only kicks on at higher temps.
Diamondz said:
4. If YOU had a 32x32x63 grow tent how would YOU set controls on auto heater and auto humidifier to get the desired or average temps and humidity to settle with as minimal fluctuation as possible?
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You will probably need a dehumidifier more than an humidifier. Heater set to 70, exhaust thermostat set to 82..... Just how i keep mine and it seems to work.
 
Diamondz

Diamondz

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Whitewidowuk said:
Do you have a humidifier reader you want to put them in a dome.. for at least 2 to 3 weeks with lid on.. they only need a small light for first stage off life ..
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Yea the humidifier has timer, humidistat and auto function. My growometer reads 72F and RH is 48-50%.
 
Diamondz

Diamondz

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Boatguy said:
No. Looks like the average tent setup. Have seen some way more cluttered

It'll grow a plant fine. Running it full spectrum start to finish is a good plan

I have the same style but i keep it higher in the tent. About midway between the canopy and the light. My humidity usually spikes at lights off because the exhaust only kicks on at higher temps.

You will probably need a dehumidifier more than an humidifier. Heater set to 70, exhaust thermostat set to 82..... Just how i keep mine and it seems to work.
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Thanks Boatguy, you put forth some great advice and personal experience. so trade out the humidifier with my dehumidifier?
Exhaust thermostat??? I don't believe I have that. Running vivosun 4" 203 cfm fan with variable controller. Im sure the variable speed can act like thermostat but without kicking on and off with fluctuating highs and lows. Its low med and high maybe suggest which setting is best? But I also have the heater with thermostat
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Boatguy

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Diamondz said:
Thanks Boatguy, you put forth some great advice and personal experience. so trade out the humidifier with my dehumidifier?
Exhaust thermostat??? I don't believe I have that. Running vivosun 4" 203 cfm fan with variable controller. But I also have the heater with thermostat
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https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lux-5-2-Day-Outlet-Programmable-Thermostat-WIN100-005/204356315
I have one of these. Exhaust fan cycles as needed
In your small space, if filled, humidity is going to be a problem. I have had water running down the walls of my tent. Even in winter here low humidity hasnt been a problem
 
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