Running lights with timers?
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Some European growers might meet the glow issue.
It is easy to solve the issue. Need to use a bipolar cut-off timer.
It is easy to solve the issue. Need to use a bipolar cut-off timer.
Coeus
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im newish here what is a bipolar cut-off timer i googled it but nothing came apart from the disorder bipolar help me understand some more
A timer that cuts off both wires.im newish here what is a bipolar cut-off timer i googled it but nothing came apart from the disorder bipolar help me understand some more
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Switcher56
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There is a video on the tube that explains what it is and why it happens.
I'm in long distance relationship with my grow at the moment and visit it twice a week. Always had it on timers as I literally have no other option. Not had an issue due to lights. Using dual spectrum HPS. There is a bit of glow before they fully come on or go off. The way I was explained - the lights need a little time to warm up/cool off
Switcher56
Comfortably numb!
If I had the link, I would have posted it. No?There is no link.
Mr Mars, do you recommend contactors for your lights, or can a domestic timer manage easily?
I have remained cautious through Electronic HID ballasts to LED drivers. Using the same solid switchgear HIDs demand.
Tech: I can't decide if it's AC-1 or AC-12 standard. Though common sense says the more typical AC-3 should cover it. Using 5a kit is overkill.
I have remained cautious through Electronic HID ballasts to LED drivers. Using the same solid switchgear HIDs demand.
Tech: I can't decide if it's AC-1 or AC-12 standard. Though common sense says the more typical AC-3 should cover it. Using 5a kit is overkill.
My crazy has a creative side. I feel for my girls as if they are people, a bit gay for them
I'm psychic, I can read minds.
You're talking about the video linked below I think.
This video explains why it's possible that Led's can keep glowing slightly when one of the phases is interrupted and the other not.
That's why you need a bi-polar cut-off timer.
https://youtu.be/caxb9N1N9Fc
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what colour are they glowing? just white?
Switcher56
Comfortably numb!
You the man CVH! Thank you
I don't have any issues with my tents, it's the LEDs in my rec room that glow after the lights are off. It never use to happen when I was running incandescent in there
Electricity isn't my forté. A friend of mine explained how some lighting circuits (read using normal bulbs (incandescen(s))) are wired. The skinny... is how/why the contractors do it to save money on wire. I didn't get it back then and still don't. I ran several simple circuits in my life and, always placed the switch on the hot wire, which I was told it is supposed to be on (hot wire).
? is, does anyone here know how to rectify this/my problem?
PS: The rec rm circuit is the only place where this is happening throughout the house.
