Ok...heres the deal. Been growing indoors the past decade, and really have not had a vacation during that time where Ive gone away and left my grow unattended.
Taking a break from growing is not an option...but I really need to get away and the only thing keeping me from doing so is fear of something such as a fire or electrical problem happening. I usually make sure I am home at lights on to make sure everything is kosher. Doesnt always happen, but 80% of the time I am able to do that.
I am basically running a 1000 watt hps on a dimmable ballast in a 5x5 tent with a fan running for exhaust.
I really need to get away...Should I just switch it down to 500 watts and leave he fan running 24 hours (fan is not hooked up to a timer), or just gamble and keep the lights off for the 2-3 days away (current grow is about 3-4 weeks into flower) ?
Taking a break from growing is not an option...but I really need to get away and the only thing keeping me from doing so is fear of something such as a fire or electrical problem happening. I usually make sure I am home at lights on to make sure everything is kosher. Doesnt always happen, but 80% of the time I am able to do that.
I am basically running a 1000 watt hps on a dimmable ballast in a 5x5 tent with a fan running for exhaust.
I really need to get away...Should I just switch it down to 500 watts and leave he fan running 24 hours (fan is not hooked up to a timer), or just gamble and keep the lights off for the 2-3 days away (current grow is about 3-4 weeks into flower) ?