lights checker pattern concept, need input.

[smurfin'herb]

Im deciding whether to run two rooms on a flip flop schedule, or to just make it one big room and run the lights in an alternating checker pattern. I cant run all lights at once. Im trying to get input from people who have experience with this checker pattern style. Im looking for info on how much it effects both yield/quality. Also looking for info as to what how often you should alternate your lights. I think i remember reading a mag article that said to do it every 2 hours but i would like some more first hand knowledge. Thx in advance. -s'h

 

[kifmaster]

Flip flop 2 rooms. Yield will be better. The best nug i see, comes from gardens where stationary 1kw are being used. Checkering or light movers seem to cause problems for many growers. Imo KISS. Flip flop 2 seperate rooms, this also gives you the convenience of staggering.

In general 2 12x24 grow rooms will yeild more than one 24x24.

Reflection off of walls and ease of controlling a smaller environment consistently.

 

[cody2white]

Id flip two rooms too. Kiss

 

[smurfin'herb]

Alrighty. Looks like i gotta wire up some dampers and Y-duct. I Only have two fans right now.

 

[Phaeton]

Flip flop 2 rooms. Yield will be better. The best nug i see, comes from gardens where stationary 1kw are being used. Checkering or light movers seem to cause problems for many growers.

Would this also apply to spinning the plants? 1/2 turn every watering, not like a merry-go-round.
I get smallish buds and never have not spun the plants, worried about shadows and all. Nuggs like steady directional light?
:kitty:

 

[dank.frank]

Have fun with the spinning...hehehe!

Flip-flop for certain.


dank.Frank