[BlackWidow]

Hello
Its my first grow i am growing unknown weed in my closet with 250w hps.
my problem is that due to the heat of the lamp (I guess) the closet doors got warped ]= brand new closet i got just for growing.
the warped doors are now causing light and air leeks from my closet
I was wandering if any 1 else had this problem of light leek and is this criticle ?

btw my plants are looking nice [=
ill upload some pics tomorow

help will be appriciated [=

[Name]

light leak is not a big problem. only one bad thing it can cause that someone will se ur closet and will say " hey dude wtf is that ?" but if this is not a prblem for ya than light leak wil not do anything bad for ya

[five0addict]

if your getting hot enough to warp your cab you need more ventilation. you plant needs fresh air 70-80degrees

[ECUG]

Light leaks cause unwanted plant stress, this is especially important during the flowering stage. If during the night cycle of the plant, light is given, it can, and often does, cause unwanted side effects such as going hermi. Also, five0addict is right, if it can warp the doors, I am assuming they are plastic, that means its pretty hot in there. That is not only bad for your plants, your closet is also dangerous for fires. I would work on cooling things down immediately then worry about the light leaks, good luck and stay safe.

[BlackWidow]

hi guys

first off all thanks for the replys.

the problem of "wtf is that" already happend to me \=

i dont know wtf to do about the light leek my plants are looking wounderful and i cant make them flower cuz of the light leek...
the closet is wooden btw not plastic.I have vantilation and fans so around the plants its not hot.

any tips will be greatly appriciated

[Guest423]

Originally Posted by Name

light leak is not a big problem. only one bad thing it can cause that someone will se ur closet and will say " hey dude wtf is that ?" but if this is not a prblem for ya than light leak wil not do anything bad for ya

this might be some of the worse advice i've ever heard on here.

[jaypee89]

You might want to try cutting a couple holes at the top of you're closet. Pretty sure you know that heat rises yeh?

Cuts some holes (or one bigger hole) and I think you should be alright. (would'nt hurt to put a little fan in there as well)

As for the light leak, i dont know what to say heh....get some clay and jam it in the cracks?

[I2KanGrow]

HiYa BlackWidow:

If the warpage isn't too extreme, why not pick-up on some adhesive-backed foam door insulation @ your local building depot...



Just run a layer (or 2, if you have some serious warpage) around the perimeter of your door frame, on the doorstop, like this...


The door will compress the insulation ... but should also plug up the light leaks!

I also agree w/ JayPee - you need some ventilation up high!!

Good Luck.

[BlackWidow]

thanks for the replys

kangrow :

sounds like a good tip but will this foam prevent light leaks as well?
i'v got ventilation system and fan in my closet dunno how the doors got this way...crappy closet i guess

i didn't got pic number 2 and i am trying to figure out how to do it
maybe if you can help me man
i am afraid lol my plants are getting bigger and bigger
an i am living with my family and they are starting to ask questions about the lights coming out of my closet ]=
i tried to cover the inside gaps with aluminum paper but it didnt help

[five0addict]

dude i cant belive you dont know what weather stripping is.

oh and your jig is up, they know what you are doing.