You know, the thing that really ticks me off about these forums is that everyone is so quick to label someone a 'hater' just because they ask critical questions..
GOOROO is clearly not hating on Adrift's style or performance - he's merely commenting that the accepted industry standard is to hang one's lamps in a symmetrical linear fashion so as to harness every possible lumen (you're paying for it, why not!). I too have been following this thread since its conception and was also wondering why you chose your hoods, and secondly why you chose to hang them like that.
Definitely not disputing your results, but I would have to agree that getting them all dialed in symmetrical may have a marginal influence on yield. Obviously, with your current setup there is plenty of overlap between hoods, and if one lamp is tilted 5 degrees or something that deflected light will end up hitting other plants, but in the end you simply cannot argue against mathematics and physics. There IS no more efficient configuration than having all your hoods aligned perfectly - even a few degrees tilt here and there or a diagonal light footprint WILL cost you in the end, albeit maybe only a few grams or a few dollars in unused lumens.
Adrift, bro, love your style and results and been watching you since the beginning, but please think about this one before you respond. GOOROO's observation is a valid one. Sure, you may still say fuck it I don't want to change anything, and that's fine, but keep in mind that he wasn't asking you to change anything - he was simply pointing something out that he saw in your room.
Isn't that the point of these discussions after all, to get critical feedback and to share and discuss ideas and techniques? If you are not open to engaging in a discussion with GOOROO then why post on Icmag at all? I'm just trying to get you to keep an open mind here and not be so quick to refute someone's observation. Sure, it's a menial point. Sure, changing your hoods will have no dramatic effect on your yields. However, mathematically it would still be the most efficient use of your hoods. THAT'S the bottom line, and that cannot be denied.
Hats off to you as always, and keep it rocking' in there! Don't mind my intrusion, but I always like to clear shit up when the water gets murky. This was defiantly one of those moments that needed to be addressed, so I hope you don't take offense to my posting..
Cheers!
GOOROO is clearly not hating on Adrift's style or performance - he's merely commenting that the accepted industry standard is to hang one's lamps in a symmetrical linear fashion so as to harness every possible lumen (you're paying for it, why not!). I too have been following this thread since its conception and was also wondering why you chose your hoods, and secondly why you chose to hang them like that.
Definitely not disputing your results, but I would have to agree that getting them all dialed in symmetrical may have a marginal influence on yield. Obviously, with your current setup there is plenty of overlap between hoods, and if one lamp is tilted 5 degrees or something that deflected light will end up hitting other plants, but in the end you simply cannot argue against mathematics and physics. There IS no more efficient configuration than having all your hoods aligned perfectly - even a few degrees tilt here and there or a diagonal light footprint WILL cost you in the end, albeit maybe only a few grams or a few dollars in unused lumens.
Adrift, bro, love your style and results and been watching you since the beginning, but please think about this one before you respond. GOOROO's observation is a valid one. Sure, you may still say fuck it I don't want to change anything, and that's fine, but keep in mind that he wasn't asking you to change anything - he was simply pointing something out that he saw in your room.
Isn't that the point of these discussions after all, to get critical feedback and to share and discuss ideas and techniques? If you are not open to engaging in a discussion with GOOROO then why post on Icmag at all? I'm just trying to get you to keep an open mind here and not be so quick to refute someone's observation. Sure, it's a menial point. Sure, changing your hoods will have no dramatic effect on your yields. However, mathematically it would still be the most efficient use of your hoods. THAT'S the bottom line, and that cannot be denied.
Hats off to you as always, and keep it rocking' in there! Don't mind my intrusion, but I always like to clear shit up when the water gets murky. This was defiantly one of those moments that needed to be addressed, so I hope you don't take offense to my posting..
Cheers!
