Advantage/Disadvantages running lights on 24hr a day for Veg.

IslandGreenGuy

IslandGreenGuy

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Are there any disadvantages to running my lights for 24hrs a day during veg? Other then the Electric bill. Any Advantages???:mrgreen:
 
IslandGreenGuy

IslandGreenGuy

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I am only considering it, because I don't want to invest in a heater for basement grow room. When the lights go out The temp gets down to almost 50 for the last hour and half or so of night. I go dark at around 12:00 noon, so that the temp is at it's warmest. I will not have to worrie about this for long, as it will be getting much warmer around here. But for now, I would like to maybe run 24hrs on. Does anyone think it will hurt the plants, or maybe even help them grow faster?
 
LeRoy JaBluntski

LeRoy JaBluntski

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I say switch it to 18/6 to give it a more realisitc cycle. This way the plant has time to rest and generate the sugars it needs when the light goes out. Keeping it on 24/7 is only a waste of energy and will not make it grow significantly faster.
 
IslandGreenGuy

IslandGreenGuy

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Right now I have a 400watt MH set up. I have another 400watt Hps with a MH conversion bulb on hand, which I will be adding for flowering along with 6 36" floros to run along the side of my grow space. I just added a carbon filter and another air intake. I have a few fans set up to keep the heat down, and build up the stems.
 
ViRedd

ViRedd

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There has been a lot of experimentation on this issue on another site that's frequented by expert growers. Based upon their consensus, I tried 20/4 for vegging on the grow I just harvested. Tightest nodes I've grown yet ... with the resultant fat, chunky colas too. :)

Vi
 
IslandGreenGuy

IslandGreenGuy

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ViRedd said:
There has been a lot of experimentation on this issue on another site that's frequented by expert growers. Based upon their consensus, I tried 20/4 for vegging on the grow I just harvested. Tightest nodes I've grown yet ... with the resultant fat, chunky colas too. :)

Vi
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I like those results. What equiptment you running?? I may just stick with old 20/4 and take a chance. I added some more insulation, so the only ouside air getting into the room is from my intake fans.. The temp stays above 58 now. About 5 degrees warmer then it was.. I can live with that.
 
grandprix8152000

grandprix8152000

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i veged mine in 24 hours of light it didnt harm the plants or anything and i didnt get more males to female ratio i got 50/50 3 males 3 females
 
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Chemical Ali™

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swim,

ran his 24/7 for 4 weeks with similar problem, basement was cold. And his G-13 nothern light's crossed with skunk grew with outstanding measure! Swim is also rolling on a 1000watt MH

IMOUT®
 
letsgrow

letsgrow

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If only swim would post pics....It could potentially change many doubters on 24hr lighting. I am currently running 400w hps and 400w mh 24hrs with great results although she is only 4 days old today since seeing light.
 
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