is there any tape that you could use for light leaks on grow tent?

chewberto

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I have a gorilla grow tent and there are some small leaks coming through.. what can i use to cover the zipper seams all the way around that wont ruin the tent or leave residue? Also i want to do co2 so a good seal? Other suggestions are welcome as well?
 

NavySEALsVet

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Yea bro do that like measure the size of leaks and cut the poly that size then put it over the leaks and on each end barely put a small piece of tape to hold the poly so your tent material dosent get messed up.
 

chewberto

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Yea bro do that like measure the size of leaks and cut the poly that size then put it over the leaks and on each end barely put a small piece of tape to hold the poly so your tent material dosent get messed up.
thanks for putting it into a clearer perspective for me, i was thinking huge sheets lol...ripped
 

RetiredMatthebrute

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i dont think you have to worry about Co2 leaking out of the small holes in the zipper, sure it will leak but probabally not enough to matter.

my 2¢
 

RetiredMatthebrute

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if you have a regulator and meter and all that tech shit its going to measure the PPM and keep the room at that PPM anyways, sure some Co2 might get out which in a sense is a waste but one tank should last you a long ass time regaurdless and they are dirt cheap to refill
 

chewberto

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if you have a regulator and meter and all that tech shit its going to measure the PPM and keep the room at that PPM anyways, sure some Co2 might get out which in a sense is a waste but one tank should last you a long ass time regaurdless and they are dirt cheap to refill
Ive been told that it wont last very long, 20lb tank 2 weeks or so is what they tell me, i have a 5x5x8 tent i really wouldnt mind leakage anyway since my veg room is outside the tent, but light leaks i definitely dont want...
 

chewberto

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if you have a regulator and meter and all that tech shit its going to measure the PPM and keep the room at that PPM anyways, sure some Co2 might get out which in a sense is a waste but one tank should last you a long ass time regaurdless and they are dirt cheap to refill
And yes tech shit im getting a regulator and controller,
 

Number216

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You could try weather stripping. It worked wonders for my cab.

EDIT: Nevermind. I just read you have a tent. Im thinking those are a bit different. Never seen one.
 

NavySEALsVet

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thanks for putting it into a clearer perspective for me, i was thinking huge sheets lol...ripped
Your welcome bro.and Omg lol I was thinking the same but I was like naw I'm.trippen but I.told myself is that crystal meth then I go naw I'm trippen but your right it is lmfaooo
 

RetiredMatthebrute

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not sure ig you have acess to a sewing machine or not but you couls always sew up a piece of canvas with some velcro on it that fits around the zipper then sew on some velcro to the tent and then you have a way to light proof it.

to be honest with you though i think your just looking into this way tooo much, i have flowerd my plants out with no issues with light leaks hitting them during night time hours and it never seemed to phase them at all, they do have to have a certain amount of light hitting them to make them go back into a vegatative stage. moonlight is a perfect example, have you ever been outside at 2 am and you can see everything clear as day?
 

chewberto

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not sure ig you have acess to a sewing machine or not but you couls always sew up a piece of canvas with some velcro on it that fits around the zipper then sew on some velcro to the tent and then you have a way to light proof it.

to be honest with you though i think your just looking into this way tooo much, i have flowerd my plants out with no issues with light leaks hitting them during night time hours and it never seemed to phase them at all, they do have to have a certain amount of light hitting them to make them go back into a vegatative stage. moonlight is a perfect example, have you ever been outside at 2 am and you can see everything clear as day?
Thanks... i actually thought about some sort of velcro cover but i didnt want to sew into the tent... i need a cloth tape or something buut i may just do some touch ups...
Any little beans in your grow ever?
 

nick88

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Get a roll of Gorilla tape brand duct tape.. It's black and will not let go once it's on
 
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