Looks like the warm weather came back this week .....
So an update for those wondering how Quantums fair during warm weather....
I personally don't use AC at all ( but that is due my grow space needs ) ... For those that power their rooms like the sun then that will bee something to look at. I like growing simple - no humidifiers , space heaters , dehumidifier or excessive CFM fans .
However ... Your mileage will vary based on YOUR situation....
One grow is " open space " room , others are tents . One tent is still not put back up yet , 42x30x72 .... It was one of the first I bought back some years ago and has started to show bad pinholes that was getting worse over time. So that may get shit canned.
So .... Any recommendations on tents ..... Mucho welcome.
Anyways my Quantums are pretty happy with oscillating air only ...
They run close to ambient air temps even on 18 hour runs. I have clip fans available if I want to run over boards - but they are just warm to touch and not that uncomfortable to touch. One rig is running cobs also - and that is where the heat comes from ( pin radiator heatsinks ) .... But STILL manageable.
Last two days - about 80-82° ( full 18 hour - mid day temp ) - RH has been low but plants are happy. For me 77- 84° is the sweet spot for my indoor girls. Last week indoors was low 60° and the dreaded purp stem set in - slowing the phosphorus uptake ( small brown spot ) ..... So I scratched in some bone meal and blood meal ( for more green ) and they smiled back at me.
Even with 400 ppm tap water ... I still am able to keep it " relatively " balanced.
The airpots need constant watering as they drink up quickly - every other day.
So the 3x3 is pulling the " bullpen " duty for a bit. White Dwarf has pushed into flower and will get some BLOOM Nutes in a week or so. Dwarfy isn't really what tend to grow but it was a freebie and why waste the bean ?
Blue Dream is looking well and will get some CS on her later. ( beats buying more beans .. Lol ). TOOF Decay is potted just like I do all others ... No more transplanting and shit ... Just grow god damn it. The Bagged one is the Di Venus and will go to edibles and other things.
The other room is running comfortable too...
3 panel Quantums @ 340watts ( for now )
Same thing scratched in topsoil with bone and blood .....
Tiny Guard Dog on duty .....