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Hi There. I am trying to cut down PG&E costs and I was told I am paying a much higher rate by running my lights in the day time. I want to start running them at night. Is it better to leave them on an extra 12 hours or off an extra 12 hours to get the lights on the right cycle? Will it have...

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Hi There, I am wondering if anyone uses the PG&E Care program? My bill is pretty high. My husband got laid off 6 months ago. With my income, we qualify. I have a mm card and keep everything within my limits. I am wondering if it would be a red flag to sign up for the CARE? I am red articles on...

I have decided to upgrade to 2 1000 watt HPS lights. I am trying to decide if I should spend the extra money (which is a considerable amount) on buying air cooled light reflectors. Right now i am using 4 400 watt HPS "bare bulb" with a open reflector and heat has never been an issue in my grow...

I am not sure on the difference, but I use the t8's for vegging and they work great. I found them on ebay too. I am no lighting expert, but I have been happy with them.

I am stumped too. we live in the house and our monthly total is 700- 800 a month. Before the grow op, it was between 200-300 a month. hmmm very suspicious I say.....

How many extra watts are you pulling and what is it costing you? The power bill is a killer. throw in a heater, venting & a dehumidifier we are talking an extra 600 a month YIKES.....I am wondering if it is just due to the lights we are using?? It sounds like there are better options .....

Thanks for the info. Do you think there is a big savings in electricity? My power bill is an extra $500 a month running 4 400 watt lights 12/12. Does the brand of light make a difference or is it really the bulb?

We tried them and now they are sitting on a shelf collecting dust. We used htem to veg and it just kept them alive, they were not really growing like the ones under the t-8s.

I currently have 4 400 watt HPS lights. I am thinking about upgrading to 1000 watts. I am wondering what the benefits of a digital ballast are? Also, is there a big difference in output, etc in the different brands or is a 1000 watt light fixture the same across the board and it is really the...

We had a big gnat problem - 18 on the fly paper in one day! We simply covered the top 1/2 inch of the soil with clean/washed sand (the gnats lay their eggs in the dirt). You can get it at your local home supply store. Keep pest strips up to catch and adult gnats and turn off your fan for a...

I just read your book - excellante!

fdd2blk, I know you hate the purple this and that. I think you mentioned it tasted grandma-ish or something to that effect- like it tastes as you would imagine the color purple tasting. I have not tried it, but that is what is really popular in my area. So, I had to ask. I am going to try it...

Hey Everyone. I have heard a lot about purple buds lately. I am trying to decide between ordering The Purps beans or getting some Grape Ape clones from a friend. Anyone tried smoking/growing either? I am curious about them. I was able to find info on the purps, but not too much about Grape...

Florida Girl. Thanks!!! Yeah he does but his brother is an idiot. I would not recommend him to anyone! But thanks again for the kind words and welcome to RIU!