12/12 question

chucktownskunk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 12, 2009

• #1

after setting to 12/12 lets say 8pm to8am is there any way i can switch the lights to turn off at 8am until 8pm or will mess my plants up?

 

Roseman

Elite Rolling Society

• Jan 13, 2009

• #2

you use a cheap TIMER, about $9, at Lowes ro Home Depot. You have to keep the 12 hours constant.
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these are at Lowes and Home Depot

 

chucktownskunk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #3

i know but i work during the day and when i get home at night i want to tend to them is there anyway i can trick them and switch the light to come on all night and i have the timer set to come on all day and its a hassel to wake up early when i can try to switch the light

 

Roseman

Elite Rolling Society

• Jan 13, 2009

• #4

Set the time to come on when you get home, and turn off 12 hours later. That's pretty simple.

 

mimmen

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #5

I think what he is asking is if he can change the hours, since he has already put them into 12/12.

 

chucktownskunk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #6

thank you mimmen thats what im trying to say

 

LUDACRIS

New Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #7

chucktownskunk said:

after setting to 12/12 lets say 8pm to8am is there any way i can switch the lights to turn off at 8am until 8pm or will mess my plants up?

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just do it.
keep the lights on constanly untill you want your dark period to start.
its really that simple.
i did the same thing to suit me.

 

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skunkyLEMon420

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #8

Buy a timer, they are cheap and effective. Make sure your room is completely dark when you start your flowering period.

 

chucktownskunk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #9

somebody shoot me thank you Ludacris + rep for you and nothing for skunky cuz you cant read I HAVE TIMERS 5 of them

 

Twistyman

Well-Known Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #10

If you're asking if you can change am to pm cycle... yes, just extend dark period...

 

Farmer Rich

Active Member

• Jan 13, 2009

• #11

Ludacris is right on... just flip to where they make sense for your schedule. Also running at night can help keep the temps lower, especially if your using ambient air to cool the space.