flipping lights in the same room

[nogutsnoglory]

Has anyone ever flipped lights in sequence in the same room or heard of anyone doing this? Trying to cut down on heat, still have the same foot print, and have as good or close to the same yield. If it is a good idea im wondering how often to flip, every hour, 2 hours or 3 maybe? I know running this system would cause a lot more wear on the bulbs im not worried ab it. Any input is greatly appreciated,

 

[VonBudí]

flip flop lighting or checker-boarding

FLIP FLOP IN 1 ROOM
Use Half the Electricity to Achieve competitive Harvest- Yield of Dreams

 

[justanotherbozo]

Has anyone ever flipped lights in sequence in the same room or heard of anyone doing this? Trying to cut down on heat, still have the same foot print, and have as good or close to the same yield. If it is a good idea im wondering how often to flip, every hour, 2 hours or 3 maybe? I know running this system would cause a lot more wear on the bulbs im not worried ab it. Any input is greatly appreciated,

...have you considered using a light mover that may allow a permanent reduction in the number of bulbs you'd need to cover the same canopy?

if you check the DIY link-o-rama i'm sure there are a few DIY light mover projects listed and there are many units available commercially if you have the cake, ...if you need the link, let me know, sometimes finding things around here can be a pain if you aren't familiar with the site.

peace, bozo

 

[Hydrosun]

Has anyone ever flipped lights in sequence in the same room or heard of anyone doing this? Trying to cut down on heat, still have the same foot print, and have as good or close to the same yield. If it is a good idea im wondering how often to flip, every hour, 2 hours or 3 maybe? I know running this system would cause a lot more wear on the bulbs im not worried ab it. Any input is greatly appreciated,

Strain dependent. If the love intense light give them 6hrs filp flop, if they are less apreaciateve of light 3 on 3 off for your 12 hr room. if your timers allow 2 on two off is awesome.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Thanks for all the use full info, much appreciated!

 

[JVonChron]

http://www.horticontrol.com/howitworks.html

doesnt answer your question on interval time, but does give different layouts/schemes for exactly what your talkin about.

 

[hvac guy]

Horticontrol is a joke. If you have an even number of lights/ballasts you can easily flip half the lights in a room. Only flip one ballast, two lights at a time, if you sync the ballasts/flip with a PLC, you can power off the ballast for a few seconds to a few minutes, switch over to the cold bulb while the ballast is off. I've built several of these style of controllers and they work flawlessly.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Hey hvac sounds like I need to contract you out to do the electrical build out on the new project! thanks man.