Timer failed, had 20 mins too much light in flowering...

olafthegreen

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Hi all,

My timer failed and the plants (in 6th week of flowering) got 20 mins too much light this morning. I'm currently running 12h15 of darkness.

Am I best of moving the lights on back 20 mins to compensate for today and then moving them back to normal tomorrow, or keeping the new schedule, or just not worrying?
 

olafthegreen

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That first child is always the most worrisome. By the 20th you let them fend for themselves.
This is the perfect analogy! First kid totally overprotected, each consecutive child receives less and less concern, until you realise they are actually bloody tough and they can get on with it themselves.

I'll try treating my babies less like babies and more like teenagers now then :-) Thanks guys.
 

ttystikk

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This is the perfect analogy! First kid totally overprotected, each consecutive child receives less and less concern, until you realise they are actually bloody tough and they can get on with it themselves.

I'll try treating my babies less like babies and more like teenagers now then :-) Thanks guys.
It's good to check on things when you're expecting the timer to kick. 20 minutes doesn't matter but consistency is a good thing.
 

olafthegreen

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Yeah thats solid advice.

I've been doing that every day, I just overslept this once and things went wrong! It had done before but I'd hoped it was just a one off.

I find these mechanical timer things a bit rubbish, think I'll have to splash out for a digital one.
 

TacoMac

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Hi all,

My timer failed and the plants (in 6th week of flowering) got 20 mins too much light this morning. I'm currently running 12h15 of darkness.

Am I best of moving the lights on back 20 mins to compensate for today and then moving them back to normal tomorrow, or keeping the new schedule, or just not worrying?
2 days is a problem. 20 minutes...ummm...it's a fucking plant. Not a child.
 

olafthegreen

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2 days is a problem. 20 minutes...ummm...it's a fucking plant. Not a child.
It's all about the learning for me. Better ask and not worry I recon. You guys all know way more about this stuff :-)

I'm pretty attached to these plants now, maybe sounds like hippy bs, but I'm really enjoying watching them grow and take shape. They kind of all have a different personality, and when I fuck up - which I have done many times on this first grow - light distance, nute strength, fan position, I feel bad for them.

You must admit seeing your plants lovely, happy and healthy is a bit of a buzz.
 

SleepyHead336

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Check amazon for "CANAGROW 7 Day Weekly Heavy Duty Smart Indoor Timer"
cost around $10, digital and supports up to 15amps/1800w

For Mechanical, check out "Fosmon Dual Outdoor Timer Outlet"
cost around $12, has 2 inlets, 7in main plug, built tough, and also supports 15amps
 
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