Light/darkness when did you start

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Nazarngodofpot

Member

• Jun 18, 2013

• #1

Okay so i know when to start 12/12 18/6 20/4 and all that but im wondering since im doing it old school and not on a timer whens the best time of day like 2 pm 12am-pm 12pm-am or whatever to start 20/4 or 18/6 so ill be awake to actually switch it. By my calculation the best one so far is 20/4 starting at 12am-pm to 8pm for light then dark starts that goes to 12 am-pm again for 20 hours on light abd 4 hours off light but will someone help me out here lemme know what time and that you do it /started it

 

slim83

Well-Known Member

• Jun 18, 2013

• #2

I run mine 7pm - 7am so my lights are of during the day to avoid heat issues and if you don't minde me asking why aren't you using a timer they just make life a lot easier and only cost $5 at Walmart.

 

Lo Budget

Well-Known Member

• Jun 18, 2013

• #3

I run mine from 10pm to 10am, but I use a timer. Electricity is cheaper at night & temps are cooler.

 

K J

Active Member

• Jun 19, 2013

• #4

Whatever time of day you want to get up and turn them off and on

 

zubey91

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2013

• #5

I do 7-7 as well works out since i have to be up at 630 everyday and you stay close to it being on when light out and dark when dark out

 

prosperian

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2013

• #6

Your asking for problems trying to do it manually. Save yourself from a huge headache and get one of these.

I flip my 18/6 with a start time at 6pm off at 12:00p so I have night time cooler temps through most the cycle.

 

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Nazarngodofpot

Member

• Jun 20, 2013

• #7

Yah im getting a timer soon and thanks guys im running my from 10pm to 4pm on and 4pm to 10pm off but your right a timer would help considerably