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Lighting question
What’s up everyone new member and first timer. Question on lighting. So is there 3 extra lights(UVA,UVB,FAR RED)to help with the full spectrum light so a total of 4 lights all together? Also I understand the FAR RED stays on all day with full spectrum light but turns off 15 minutes after full spectrum shuts down, is this correct? How long to run UVA with full spectrum? Confused about the UVB part on how much light and how often to run it? I know UVB burns just confused on how to use it effectively. Thank you for your time
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Far red is commonly built into lights.
IR and UV can be built in but it’s more likely that IR is built into the lights and will more than likely cause tent heating issues for you.
You’re better off with the UV and IR as separate units so if the IR needs it can be staggered to prevent overheating.
The UV can be used appropriately for a tiny bit before/after lights out. Staged usage of a week on/week off.
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Unless you have total environmental control, asking how to dial in UV, far red and shit like that is pointless.
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What do you mean by total control? Humidity and temperature control?
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Yes, temperature, humidity and CO2 levels are environmental basics.
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I added UVA-II lights from AC Infinity. No idea what they do or don’t do, yet. But I’m going to have samples to compare with in about 4 months and 3 weeks.
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