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Jeeyah · 04-02-2011, 03:52 AM

Just went vertical. Working great so far. I went to Home Depot to get glasses, and they only have big astronaut helmets and masks. I don't order online. Does anyone know of any stores where you can just buy with cash?

Definitely necessary. Peeked in last night, forgot sunglasses, and accidently looked right at the 1k. Awww. Not painful, but it's kind of scary seeing a yellow bar for 5 minutes straight.

gardenbug · 04-06-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeeyah

Just went vertical. Working great so far. I went to Home Depot to get glasses, and they only have big astronaut helmets and masks. I don't order online. Does anyone know of any stores where you can just buy with cash?

Definitely necessary. Peeked in last night, forgot sunglasses, and accidently looked right at the 1k. Awww. Not painful, but it's kind of scary seeing a yellow bar for 5 minutes straight.

Welding supply place should have them. I shut off the light if going in the room, if just peeking in I use normal sunglasses. My plants also block about 50% of the light so with the sunglasses it works fine.

Jeeyah · 04-12-2011, 02:55 AM

Finally got some shade 5 sunglasses for $9. Just tested them out. They work great.

With vertical I noticed you have more plant canopy space. Instead of 1-4 plants. (Per light). You might want 6-8. lol

Thanks!

BlueGrassToker · 04-12-2011, 11:46 AM

I concur on the damage that HID can cause to eyes. I got cataracts in both eyes and I am certain the HID's helped things along. I went completely fog blind in one eye and had to have the operation. The other eye will be within the next two years for sure as it is now blurring up.

At 49 I was told my cataract had progressed such that it looked like it was on a 90 year old man...or at least that's what the docs said. They would always show my eyes to students whenever I was in.

Here is the skinny....sunglasses of any shade will work. Even clear glasses will help to eliminate any UV rays from harming your eyes. Although not a bad idea, there is no real reason to obsess over using welding goggles. They simply are not needed. Just a cheap pair of Polaroids from the drugstore will do the trick...or high dollar Revo's for that matter.
Wraparounds and those with side shields (old folk type driving glasses) are best.

The sun is far more intense and puts out far more damaging rays than any HID can.

ajc0k · 04-24-2011, 09:17 PM

Being an ignorant idiot at times i wore regular shades in my grow room for 3-4 months my first run, running god damn sun pulse mh bulbs in a 4000 watt stadium set up. My vision has degraded insanely fast. All those 15 second peaks of the grow room have taken their toll..I'm near-sighted. Now, whenever i go in i turn off 3 of the 4 lights off and dim the last one to 50%, throw on my cheap goggles from home de pot.
I feel like it's getting worse. Without my glasses I can't see further than 10 ft away. I used to only wear glasses for driving at night. Wearing glasses my entire child hood and getting 20-20 after 12 years was a complete waste now. IS THE EYE DAMAGE PERMANENT?? I want to stabilize my vision for a few years with glasses then get lasik.

devilgoob · 05-02-2011, 02:57 AM

loads of help! of course everyone knows light can damage your eyes and that light is bright, but do they know it can damage your eyes also? NO.

not being facetious, you really did help me and I promise to pass it on.

Mr Celsius · 05-11-2011, 06:35 AM

Glad that this information is reaching people that need it.

I haven't been growing for a little while now, but I'll always be reminded of the effect that those damn bulbs caused.

All good my friends, keep growing... just safely.

bobblehead · 05-11-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gardenbug

Welding supply place should have them. I shut off the light if going in the room, if just peeking in I use normal sunglasses. My plants also block about 50% of the light so with the sunglasses it works fine.

Sorry to rip on you bro, but your statement is so ignorant...

Haven't you ever heard that you can get a sunburn even on a cloudy day? That's b/c of the UV rays. You're "guesstimation" of the plants blocking out 50% of the light is ludicrous.

Spend $10 on welding goggles. It's only your vision...

The Revolution · 05-11-2011, 01:49 PM

Good thread!

HushemFlupskluk · 05-17-2011, 03:21 PM

Thanks!

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Jeeyah Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New England Posts: 282	Just went vertical. Working great so far. I went to Home Depot to get glasses, and they only have big astronaut helmets and masks. I don't order online. Does anyone know of any stores where you can just buy with cash? Definitely necessary. Peeked in last night, forgot sunglasses, and accidently looked right at the 1k. Awww. Not painful, but it's kind of scary seeing a yellow bar for 5 minutes straight. __________________ COB LED Grow Lights Last edited by Jeeyah; 04-02-2011 at 05:29 AM.. Reason: grammar
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Jeeyah Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New England Posts: 282	Finally got some shade 5 sunglasses for $9. Just tested them out. They work great. With vertical I noticed you have more plant canopy space. Instead of 1-4 plants. (Per light). You might want 6-8. lol Thanks! __________________ COB LED Grow Lights Last edited by Jeeyah; 04-12-2011 at 02:56 AM.. Reason: added shit
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04-12-2011, 11:46 AM	#114
BlueGrassToker ............sittin here on this sack o' seeds Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the pines Posts: 308	I concur on the damage that HID can cause to eyes. I got cataracts in both eyes and I am certain the HID's helped things along. I went completely fog blind in one eye and had to have the operation. The other eye will be within the next two years for sure as it is now blurring up. At 49 I was told my cataract had progressed such that it looked like it was on a 90 year old man...or at least that's what the docs said. They would always show my eyes to students whenever I was in. Here is the skinny....sunglasses of any shade will work. Even clear glasses will help to eliminate any UV rays from harming your eyes. Although not a bad idea, there is no real reason to obsess over using welding goggles. They simply are not needed. Just a cheap pair of Polaroids from the drugstore will do the trick...or high dollar Revo's for that matter. Wraparounds and those with side shields (old folk type driving glasses) are best. The sun is far more intense and puts out far more damaging rays than any HID can.
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04-24-2011, 09:17 PM	#115
ajc0k Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 452	Being an ignorant idiot at times i wore regular shades in my grow room for 3-4 months my first run, running god damn sun pulse mh bulbs in a 4000 watt stadium set up. My vision has degraded insanely fast. All those 15 second peaks of the grow room have taken their toll..I'm near-sighted. Now, whenever i go in i turn off 3 of the 4 lights off and dim the last one to 50%, throw on my cheap goggles from home de pot. I feel like it's getting worse. Without my glasses I can't see further than 10 ft away. I used to only wear glasses for driving at night. Wearing glasses my entire child hood and getting 20-20 after 12 years was a complete waste now. IS THE EYE DAMAGE PERMANENT?? I want to stabilize my vision for a few years with glasses then get lasik. __________________ CA PROP 215 1k 9 Kens GDP RDWC- In Progress 2nd grow-4000 watt coco stadium
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05-11-2011, 06:35 AM	#117
Mr Celsius I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 2,087	Glad that this information is reaching people that need it. I haven't been growing for a little while now, but I'll always be reminded of the effect that those damn bulbs caused. All good my friends, keep growing... just safely. __________________ A plea for your Health (look at this) HP Stadium Organic Pest Control Organics for Beginners BigTokes ~ Basic Water Chemistry!! ALL ABOUT BONSAI MOMS/MUMS Yayyy! My first colloidal silver generator The 6k Stadium that foil tape built Nature is like a brilliant opponent in chess: "We know that his play is always fair, just and patient. But also we know, to our cost, that he never overlooks a mistake, or makes the smallest allowance for ignorance." - Thomas Henry Huxley "Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power." -P. J. O'Rourke
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05-02-2011, 02:57 AM	#116
devilgoob Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,092	loads of help! of course everyone knows light can damage your eyes and that light is bright, but do they know it can damage your eyes also? NO. not being facetious, you really did help me and I promise to pass it on.
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05-11-2011, 01:49 PM	#119
The Revolution Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,202	Good thread!
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05-17-2011, 03:21 PM	#120
HushemFlupskluk More = more Join Date: May 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 317	Thanks!
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